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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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University says PCR tests are only offered on a limited basis for those partaking in NU-related travel

May 13, 2022

Northwestern is only offering PCR tests on a limited basis to faculty, staff and students who are required to obtain a PCR test for University-related travel, University spokesperson Erin Karter told The...

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Unfulfilled demands: More than a year later, the fight for lost retirement contributions for faculty and staff continues

May 5, 2022

Early in the pandemic, art history Prof. Hannah Feldman said she and her coworkers struggled relationally, physically and psychologically. “Most of us, especially women, were doing a lot more emotional...

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NU admin has no plans to implement further mitigation measures as omicron subvariant cases rise

April 21, 2022

After last week’s uptick in cases — reaching the second-highest reported positivity rate of the pandemic — Northwestern does not intend to make changes to testing or masking requirements, University...

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NU COVID-19 positivity rate reaches second highest of the pandemic with limited testing, no mask mandate

April 15, 2022

Northwestern’s positivity rate reached the second highest reported throughout the pandemic at 5.91% in the absence of testing and masking requirements on campus. The highest positivity rate, 5.98%,...

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Two years of NU COVID-19 testing requirements and dwindling enforcement

April 11, 2022

Since students were allowed to return to campus in winter 2021, Northwestern has implemented a series of testing requirements which have changed according to the public health landscape and national guidance. Last...

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