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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


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...

New York University economics Prof. William Easterly gives a talk at Harris Hall on Thursday night. The lecture, part of the One Book One Northwestern program, discussed the problems with the organization of economic development around the world.

Economist, author talks international development, aid policies

May 22, 2014

An economist and author spoke Wednesday on human rights and foreign aid in a talk titled, “The Tyranny of Experts: Economists, Dictators and the Forgotten Rights of the Poor,” based on his book of...

A member of the audience asks a question during a talk given by Ben Shapiro at Harris Hall on Wednesday night. Shapiro, brought to campus as the College Republicans’ spring speaker, spoke on the silencing of conservative opinion in modern media.

Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro discusses political debate tactics

May 21, 2014

Northwestern University College Republicans brought conservative commentator and author Ben Shapiro to speak Wednesday night about ­­­­the silencing of conservative opinions. The lecture, titled...

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