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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


Author Peggy Orenstein speaks at the McCormick Foundation Center Forum on Monday. Orenstein, who wrote “Girls and Sex: Navigating the Complicated New Landscape," spoke about sex and the unique obstacles teenage girls face.

Author Peggy Orenstein talks her new book, ‘Girls & Sex’

April 5, 2016

New York Times best-selling author Peggy Orenstein described the challenges girls face establishing their sexual identities as they enter high school and college at a talk Monday in the McCormick Foundation...

Angell: How we define feminism

Angell: How we define feminism

October 18, 2015

Let’s talk about the “F” word. No, not English’s “mother of all curse words,” but a word that has become almost as dirty: feminism. Why has the term “feminism” become so needlessly...

Comedian Amanda Seales discusses catcalling and everyday sexism at College Feminists’ Sex Week headliner event Tuesday. Seales, whose CNN appearance went viral after she challenged the notion that women should accept catcalling, approached the subject with humor.

Comedian discusses sexism and catcalling for Sex Week event

April 8, 2015

Comedian Amanda Seales, known for speaking out against catcalling and street harassment in a now-viral CNN appearance, discussed everyday sexism Tuesday night as the headliner of College Feminists’ Sex...

Folmsbee: Sexist shirt worn by scientist indicative of larger problem

Folmsbee: Sexist shirt worn by scientist indicative of larger problem

November 18, 2014

Last Wednesday, the European Space Agency landed a robotic spacecraft on a comet – the first time this has happened in human history. The Rosetta Mission remains an awe-inspiring milestone for astronomical...

Bascom: Taylor Swift is the feminist we've been waiting for

Bascom: Taylor Swift is the feminist we’ve been waiting for

November 16, 2014

Taylor Swift has taken the media by storm in recent weeks, gracing national headlines and talk shows to promote her new album, "1989." Her efforts have not been in vain — her latest work sold over a...

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