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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 table with rainbow flag decorations and flyers promoting several offices, including the women’s Center.

Despite difficulties accessing resources, inclusion-focused offices continue operating after websites purged

April 14, 2025

When Weinberg freshman Holly Simon first arrived on campus, the Rainbow Bonfire was one of the first places they formed friendships. From meeting another student when they lost their way to the Lakefill...

Many other NU support sites have also eliminated their respective anti-discrimination statements and DEI web pages.

Northwestern to evaluate Gender and Sexuality Resource Center amid federal scrutiny

February 28, 2025

Northwestern’s Gender and Sexuality Resource Center’s web page has been updated to redirect users to NU’s Community & Belonging web page, as identified Friday. This page announces that NU...

Queering The Map launched in 2017 as a class project. It now hosts hundreds of thousands of anonymous queer experiences, including some on campus.

Queering The Map shows queer love on campus

June 19, 2024

Northwestern freshman Aaron, who wanted to use a pseudonym for safety, hovered his computer mouse over Shepard Hall on a map before dropping a pin with a message.  “I had my first kiss on campus...

Though the annual rainbow light display on Deering Library has been canceled, students can still participate in different Pride Month events on campus.

Pride Month despite the lights: How students will be celebrating without Deering display

June 1, 2024

As the school year comes to a close, a handful of Pride Month events organized by Northwestern students and departments offer celebration and reflection. While Pride Month is a time to acknowledge queer...

At a talk by Palestinian queer, trans activist Yaffa on Monday, there was art and books being sold, all proceeds going to people in need in Gaza.

‘If you remove queer Palestinians, there is no movement’: Yaffa discusses Palestinian, queer liberation

April 15, 2024

Executive Director of the Muslim Alliance for Sexual and Gender Diversity Yaffa spoke at Northwestern Monday about Palestinian and queer liberation. They discussed pinkwashing as a justification for colonialism...

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