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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Amherst College provost Peter Uvin discusses human rights and economic development Tuesday evening. The event was part of a lecture series for One Book One Northwestern.

Amherst provost speaks about intersection between development and human rights

February 11, 2014

Amherst College provost Peter Uvin spoke to more than 100 individuals Tuesday at Harris Hall about the development of poor countries and human rights principles as part of the Roberta Buffett Center’s programming...

Award-winning writer Tony Kushner discusses his college education in Medieval studies in front of a packed Harris Hall Tuesday evening. The event was part of the Northwestern University Contemporary Thought Speakers Series.

Award-winning playwright talks historical writing, famous works for annual speaker series

February 11, 2014

More than 300 people filled Harris Hall to capacity Tuesday to listen to Tony Kushner, a Pulitzer, Emmy and Tony award-winning playwright and screenwriter talk about the value of liberal arts, the integration...

Matt Multach speaks at a discussion hosted by NU Active Minds and the Northwestern Undergraduate Psychology Association. The Weinberg senior was one of four students who shared his experience with mental illness at a panel discussion Wednesday night.

Active Minds, NUPA host panel to tackle stigmas surrounding mental health

November 21, 2013

Four Northwestern students shared their stories of struggling with mental disorders at a panel on stigmas Wednesday night. The third annual panel, which attracted nearly 200 students to Harris Hall,...

Global student film festival returns to Northwestern

November 19, 2013

Alejandro Pallares had two tasks to accomplish the weekend before the Campus MovieFest deadline last year: do his laundry and make a movie. To save time he decided to do both tasks simultaneously. Pallares,...

Friends and classmates listen Thursday night as speakers memorialize the life of former Northwestern student Alexis Lasker, who committed suicide Saturday. The intimate gathering, organized by her close friends, drew more than 100 attendees in Harris Hall.

Friends, classmates honor life of Alexis Lasker

November 14, 2013

More than 100 people gathered in Harris Hall on Thursday night as deceased former student Alexis Lasker’s friends and classmates spoke about her life, her personality and the impact she had on the Northwestern...

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