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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


Front view of a two-story house covered in snow

After a devastating winter storm, Texas natives at Northwestern struggle to keep up with classes

February 26, 2021

Communication freshman Lila Wu lost internet access for three days during Texas’s winter storm. Her only option besides missing class was to attend on her phone, using her cellular data for Zoom lectures....

While some progressive voters are not satisfied with Biden’s policies, they see Trump as a dangerous alternative.

Biden supporters weigh in on policies, Trump alternative

October 29, 2020

With the 2020 presidential election approaching amid growing momentum for the national Black-led movement for police abolition, there is a disconnect between the traditional Democratic Party members that...

Smith: Down-ballot voting is more important than ever

Smith: Down-ballot voting is more important than ever

October 13, 2020

I have been to the polls twice in my life. The first time was November 2004, when I proudly pulled the lever on my dad's vote for John Kerry. Stepping into that voting booth was a triumphant introduction...

U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-Western Springs), left, and two-time challenger Marie Newman. Newman defeated the incumbent Lipinksi in the Democratic primary for Illinois’ Third Congressional district on Tuesday. Newman spoke to the College Democrats on Thursday.

Marie Newman talks Medicare for All, election at Q&A session

May 15, 2020

Congressional candidate Marie Newman discussed progressive policy solutions during a Thursday Q&A with Northwestern University College Democrats. Newman is a Chicago native and former entrepreneur who...

The Chicago 400 Alliance is working to reform registration laws that require homeless convicted sex offenders to register every week in person.

Chicago air quality shows no striking difference amid shelter-in-place order

May 5, 2020

Lockdown restrictions around the world have brought about unprecedented reductions of air pollution and changes to the environment, but Chicago has yet to see any dramatic changes. Despite a consistency...

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