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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


A gray ballot box on a purple background, with the Northwestern ASG logo on the box.

Wade-Ogbonna slate announces prominent endorsements ahead of ASG election

April 29, 2021

Associated Student Government presidential slate Christian Wade and Adaeze Ogbonna received endorsements from prominent campus organizations, including NU Community Not Cops and Rainbow Alliance. Wade,...

Banner reading “There is no planet B,” with a drawing of the earth in the center. Banner also reads “Divest from death, invest in life,” “Stop Line 3” and “Abolish NUPD.” It is hanging on a black fence in front of the Deering Library.

Fossil Free NU calls for divestment, abolition and community reinvestment in “Beyond Earth Day” march

April 22, 2021

In an Earth Day march, Fossil Free Northwestern called on the University to divest from fossil fuels, reinvest in Black, brown and Indigenous communities and abolish University Police. About 60 protesters...

A student protester holds a bike while police officers watch.

NUCNC, Fossil Free Northwestern host protest for divestment from police, fossil fuels

October 24, 2020

Content warning: This story contains mentions of police violence, suicide and offensive language. After 11 days of protests calling for the abolition of University Police, NU Community Not Cops partnered...

 Students attempt to enter Lutkin Hall, where former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions was giving a speech on Nov. 6.

Year in review: On campus

August 16, 2020

In a year full of the unexpected, Northwestern students raised their voices in the face of adversity, called for accountability and adapted to new styles of advocacy amid a global pandemic. Jeff, justice...

In February, the Investment Committee of the Board of Trustees rejected Fossil Free NU’s divestment proposal. However, experts have doubts regarding the long-term viability of fossil fuels from both an economic and environmental point of view.

Following the rejection of Fossil Free NU’s divestment proposal, experts have doubts regarding the long-term viability of fossil fuels

May 22, 2020

In February, the Investment Committee of the Board of Trustees rejected Fossil Free Northwestern’s divestment proposal, saying the proposal did not meet the divestment criteria outlined in the Statement...

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