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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


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Northwebster: A dictionary for translating Northwestern’s dialect

August 12, 2022

We’re all too familiar with the feeling when you’re introduced to a new atmosphere and you’re using Google Maps to get around campus. And when you ask for directions, you get hit with jargon like...

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From your first day to finals: What you need to know about NU academics

August 12, 2022

Everyone knows about Northwestern’s beloved quarter system. But what does that mean for academics? From syllabus week through your first finals season, here’s The Daily’s guide to what it’s like...

Guest Column: ‘Exam relief’ programming may continue stressful finals habits

December 13, 2013

There is no question that Finals Week is a stressful time here at Northwestern. Everyone is all too familiar with the feeling that you should have done more reading, should have spent more time studying,...

Finals cancellation may have affected hundreds of students

June 18, 2013

Wednesday’s final exam cancellations due to inclement weather may have affected many as 800 students on the Evanston campus, according to the Northwestern Office of the Registrar. University registrar...

Freishtat: Why seeing Northwestern’s silver linings is a choice

June 18, 2013

My roommate and I sat trapped in our apartment during a thunderstorm, debating what I could possibly write for this column. As I distracted her from studying for her last exam — as I have done every...

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