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The Daily Northwestern

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

The Daily Northwestern


Two men hug in the front lawn of the Black House. They are standing in front of rows of white folding chairs.

“Black House is back”: 1914 Sheridan Rd. reopens after more than two years of renovation

October 18, 2021

In 1968, Herman Cage (Weinberg ’69, Kellogg ’73) protested with more than 100 other Northwestern students, calling for a dedicated space for Black students on campus. When the Black House was finally...

An image of the Black House. The house is beige with a sign on the front porch that reads “Northwestern University.”

Black House to officially reopen in October after over two years of renovation

September 29, 2021

After closing its doors for over two years to renovate and pandemic-related delays, the Black House is slated to fully reopen in early October.  The University plans to celebrate the house’s reopening...

A building sits behind a black construction tarp fence. A sign on the fence says, “Building a Better Northwestern. 1914 Sheridan Road. Black House Renovation.”

Finding your community within Northwestern

August 16, 2021

Transitioning to college is hard, especially if you hold an identity that has been historically underserved, marginalized or oppressed. At an institution the size of Northwestern, there are several organizations...

An illustration of two cartoon-like students. One student has long brown hair and wears a long-sleeve red shirt while holding up a dark brown gavel. The other student has short, curly black hair and wears a long-sleeve orange shirt while holding a paper. Between the two students are three hexagons that are purple, green and light blue. The background of the graphic is yellow.

A Year in Review: Associated Student Government’s key legislation

May 27, 2021

In the past academic year, Associated Student Government passed key legislation that pertains to a variety of issues facing the Northwestern community.  ASG sought to address documented claims of racism...

Karina Karbo-Wright is tinted light purple and is shown chest-up wearing a tank top with flowers, a necklace and glasses. Her image is pasted on a green background with purple starburst shapes.

Karina Karbo-Wright leads social justice education within ASG

May 10, 2021

Weinberg junior Karina Karbo-Wright was initially hesitant to take on the Associated Student Government position of chair of social justice education and recruitment. Karbo-Wright said she did not want...

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