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

The Daily Northwestern


Four Northwestern students speak about their experiences with mental illnesses at a panel held by NU Active Minds. The annual event aimed to destigmatize mental illness for students who may be afraid to seek help, the group’s president Amanda Meyer said.

Students discuss experiences with mental health at annual panel

November 13, 2014

McCormick senior Camaria Lehman took a medical leave of absence from Northwestern for mental illness in her junior year, but all of her friends thought it was because of physical illness. Lehman told...

McSA speakers discuss faith, social activism

November 7, 2014

About 150 people filled Harris Hall on Thursday night for the Muslim-cultural Student Association’s fall speaker event, during which two guest lecturers discussed the overlap between social justice...

Education experts speak Wednesday in Harris Hall about the impact of educational reform across different fields. The panel was hosted by Northwestern’s chapter of Students for Education Reform, which aims to inform students about changes in education policy and how it affects local schools.

Panel of experts discuss national education reform

October 30, 2014

Five education experts spoke in a panel discussion Wednesday evening addressing education reform, including establishing a standard curriculum for students. The panel, held in Harris Hall, drew about...

Steven Salaita addresses a crowd of about 200 in Harris Hall. Salaita, a professor who was fired from the University of Illinois over controversial tweets regarding the conflict in the Gaza Strip, delivered a speech about academic freedom and his views on the events of the summer.

Steven Salaita talks academic freedom after U. of I. controversy

October 7, 2014

Academic Steven Salaita, who lost a job offer from the University of Illinois in August after posting controversial tweets, spoke in defense of academic freedom Monday night in front of a packed auditorium...

Middle school girls from the Chicago area attend the International Gender Equality Movement’s leadership summit in Harris Hall. The summit on Saturday involved sessions on team building and simulations on issues about health, education and safety.

International Gender Equality Movement group hosts leadership summit for middle school girls

May 24, 2014

The International Gender Equality Movement held a leadership summit Saturday for 54 middle school girls in an effort to develop leadership skills and educate them about issues that girls in developing...

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