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

The Daily Northwestern


Events for EDAW aim to decrease stigma.

Student Affairs aims to raise visibility, foster community during Eating Disorders Awareness Week

February 26, 2024

Content Warning: This story includes mentions of eating disorders and suicide. Starting Tuesday, the Division of Student Affairs is hosting a series of events ranging from performances to trainings...

Students had the chance to write down affirmations, or, if they wanted a more direct approach, smash a scale with a bat. Waivers required.

Body Acceptance Week smashes scales and stigma

October 29, 2023

Members of the Eating Recovery Center, Northwestern’s Health Promotion and Wellness and NU Counseling and Psychological Services greeted students outside the steps of Allison Hall, presenting resources...

McDonough studied public health at Miami University of Ohio. Afterward, she moved to Boston, where she trained to be a dietitian and later secured her first job working in private practice.

‘I wish I could multiply myself’: Campus dietitian Madeline McDonough helps students manage dietary needs

October 26, 2023

When Weinberg junior Kydie Al Moutaa first started eating in Northwestern’s dining halls, she said she felt confused and overwhelmed by the dining options on campus. Used to eating meals cooked by her...

A window with multi-colored graphics of people and the words “Body Acceptance Week.”

Body Acceptance Week works to inform, provide resources on eating disorders and body image

March 5, 2023

Content Warning: This article contains mentions of eating disorders and body dysmorphia.  Northwestern’s Body Acceptance Week, which ran from Feb. 27 to March 4, offered NU community members a combination...

A food bar including foods such as chips and green beans. Displays on top show names of foods without calorie counts.

NU Dining removes calorie counts from dining halls in response to research, student feedback

February 26, 2023

Content warning: This article contains mentions of eating disorders. Students grabbing lunch from the dining halls may have noticed a small change starting earlier this month. On Feb. 2, Northwestern...

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