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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


Cui: Dealing with total abject failure

Cui: Dealing with total abject failure

May 13, 2014

During Spring Quarter of freshman year, eager to expand on my passion for philosophy, I took a class in moral philosophy. I had fallen in love with the idea that ethics could change the world. I spent...

Lin: Academic competency isn't indicative of success

Lin: Academic competency isn’t indicative of success

May 9, 2014

A few days ago I got my math midterm back. I received a substandard grade, despite my immoderate amount of studying. It was disheartening, and I was considerably upset. So instead of moving on, I bothered...

Goodman: NU students should take an academic 'chill pill'

Goodman: NU students should take an academic ‘chill pill’

February 27, 2014

I love going to a school where my peers are as driven and motivated as I am. I have friends who program their own websites, start organizations and even travel to Chicago every week to mentor underprivileged...

Vines: Too much importance placed on grades

Vines: Too much importance placed on grades

October 21, 2013

Almost every day, students across the country strive to get their hands on that amazing letter A. They go to school early, stay after to ask questions and spend hours each night studying. All to get one...

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