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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


Students had the chance to write down affirmations, or, if they wanted a more direct approach, smash a scale with a bat. Waivers required.

Body Acceptance Week smashes scales and stigma

October 29, 2023

Members of the Eating Recovery Center, Northwestern’s Health Promotion and Wellness and NU Counseling and Psychological Services greeted students outside the steps of Allison Hall, presenting resources...

One hand passes four pills to another hand next to a can of fentanyl test strips.

Mayfest, HPaW run out of fentanyl test strips, search for other options ahead of Dillo Day

May 16, 2023

Northwestern’s Health Promotion and Wellness department ran out of fentanyl test strips for students on May 13, one week before Saturday’s Dillo Day, according to Lesli Vipond, HPaW’s assistant director...

One hand passes four pills to another hand next to a can of fentanyl test strips.

Mayfest, HPaW to provide free fentanyl test strips ahead of Dillo Day

May 15, 2023

In an effort to mitigate risks regarding substance use, students will have access to free fentanyl test strips before Dillo Day. Some Mayfest Productions members will also carry naloxone, a medication...

A black poster on a white wall: “How safe is CBD? CBD has the potential to cause harm and result in unintended side effects” in large orange letters. Below, it lists: “These include: Drowsiness/Sleepiness, Mood changes, Diarrhea, How other drugs you take work, Decreased appetite, Liver injury.” At the bottom, “LEGAL DOESN’T EQUAL SAFE” is written in capital letters.

Health Promotion and Wellness aims to inform students about risks of CBD

April 24, 2022

Walking through the halls of University buildings, Northwestern students are now greeted by posters with a concise message from Student Affairs: “Legal doesn’t equal safe.” The posters list the...

Picture of a black sign in the show. It reads “Northwestern University Health Service, Counseling and Psychological Services.”

Northwestern announces partnership with TimelyMD to provide free, virtual mental health care services

April 19, 2022

Northwestern will partner with TimelyMD — a virtual health and well-being services provider for higher education — to offer students free support, the University announced Tuesday. TimelyMD uses...

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