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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


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...

Four protesters stand beside Weber Arch with signs reading “HONK! Against LGBT Grooming of Children” and “Protect Children in Schools and Libraries.”

Anti-LGBTQ+ group sparks tensions with NU students at The Arch

April 4, 2024

About 10 members from the Student Action branch of the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property, also known as the American TFP, gathered at The Arch Thursday to protest gender-affirming...

Hart is an award-winning sexuality educator who has taught an audience from elementary students to adults.

Activist, writer Ericka Hart talks intersectionality within Black liberation in State of the Black Union Address

April 4, 2024

Activist and writer Ericka Hart spoke about the struggle for Black liberation and the intersections between race, gender and student activism during For Members Only’s State of the Black Union address...

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