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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


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First snowfall of the season brings NU students excitement, adjustment period

November 22, 2024

The Chicago area experienced its first snowfall of the season Thursday morning, with a predicted 1-4 inches in accumulations. McCormick freshman Mayte Cruz, who is from Nicaragua, encountered snow for...

A student sits on a couch and smiles as he reads a book in East Fairchild. There are three posters on the wall behind him.

Gallery: Communal spaces in on-campus housing

November 8, 2024

When students return to their dorms, they aren’t just looking for a place to spend the night. On-campus housing provides lounges as well as other communal spaces for students to study, converse, relax...

Downtown Evanston employees hand out Trick or Treat Stroll maps

Evanston holds annual Trick or Treat Stroll

October 27, 2024

Evanston held its annual Trick or Treat Stroll Saturday afternoon, when families traveled between 40 participating businesses to collect treats. About 400 participants went to Fountain Square to pick...

Students have been planning their costumes – ranging from the classics to repurposed outfits —  for this Halloween.

Students repurpose, find new Halloween costumes to celebrate festivities

October 21, 2024

With Halloween 10 days away, several students are in full planning mode for their costumes. Halloween celebrations will take place over the course of next week, including “Halloweekend” parties and...

Evanston’s Zombie Scramble start box in Ladd Arboretum.

Zombies bring Halloween spirit back to Evanston during annual Zombie Scramble

October 20, 2024

Adam Eberhardt, the program coordinator at Robert Crown Community Center and “hype man” of the city’s annual Zombie Scramble, counted down from five and opened the gates at the Ladd Arboretum. Hoards...

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