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The Daily Northwestern

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


The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center.

Evanston, not Chicago: An introduction to the city NU is a part of

August 10, 2023

It’s easy for Northwestern students to tell a friend or a family member that they go to school in Chicago. The glamor of the nation’s third-largest city can become a simple shorthand to triangulate...

A graphic of historical figures in Evanston History, including Vice President Charles Gates Dawes, Francis Willard and others.

A look into Evanston’s famous historical figures

May 25, 2023

From a vice president to local activists, several historical figures have called Evanston home at some point in their lives. Here’s a look at some of these noteworthy people and how they have shaped...

A white building with a red roof stands during the daytime in the center of the frame with a lighthouse behind it.

Photo Gallery: Evanston landmarks represent a reminder of the city’s rich history

May 23, 2023

Email: [email protected]  Twitter: @DannyMOGrady04 Related Stories: — Captured: Dogs wag around Evanston — Captured: A tour of Evanston’s off-campus dwellings —...

Reichs has written more than 20 novels inspired by her work as a forensic anthropologist.

History Quiz: Let’s take a look back at some of Northwestern’s storied history

January 19, 2023
Try your hand at this week's news quiz to test your knowledge of Northwestern history.
A photo of the Frances Willard House Museum. A brown paneled house set in front of the night sky.

Frances Willard House Museum and Archives highlights historical efforts to further women’s education in Evanston

September 25, 2022

In 1859, Frances Willard graduated as part of the first class at North-Western Female College. She pushed for equal coeducation at unaffiliated Northwestern University before becoming the first dean of...

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