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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


Lake Michigan in November. According to Stefanie Levine, Lake Michigan’s water levels have risen six feet in the past three years and are near historic highs.

Northwestern tackles coastal stabilization project as lake levels continue to threaten shorelines

November 18, 2020

On Sept. 23, Northwestern students received an email from Facilities Management that the University would begin an emergency coastal stabilization project along the perimeter of the campus bordering Lake...

Members of the Facilities team pressure wash messages painted around The Rock.

Northwestern washes away sexual assault survivor’s story painted around the Rock

October 12, 2020

Content warning: This story contains mentions of sexual assault and rape. Earlier this week, The Rock and its surrounding area painted an account of a sexual assault that highlighted the University’s...

Northwestern partially closes Lakefill to start coastal stabilization project

Northwestern partially closes Lakefill to start coastal stabilization project

September 23, 2020

Northwestern is closing the eastern path of the Lakefill to start work on an Emergency Coastal Stabilization project, according to a Wednesday email. The project, which starts the week of Sept. 28,...

The Northwestern football team practices in the new Ryan Fieldhouse for the first time on Saturday. The 460,000-square foot facility will serve numerous purposes for Northwestern athletics and beyond.

Northwestern christens Ryan Fieldhouse practice facility

April 8, 2018

Football There are still a few kinks to work out in Ryan Fieldhouse: After the Wildcats had wrapped up their first football practice in the building, a fire alarm began blaring through the building....

Jean Shedd to step down as associate provost

March 8, 2018

Jean Shedd, the associate provost for budget, facilities and analysis, will retire at the end of the academic year, according to a Thursday news release. Shedd served for 42 years at NU and 19 as associate...

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