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

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

The Daily Northwestern


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Moderna, Johnson & Johnson booster shots available in Evanston

October 27, 2021

Evanston is offering free booster doses for the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines, the city announced in a Monday news release. The decision came in light of the rapid spread of the...

Miranda: Northwestern failed me when I tested positive for COVID-19. The University also saved my life.

Miranda: Northwestern failed me when I tested positive for COVID-19. The University also saved my life.

October 8, 2021

I’m Alex Miranda, a Medill freshman, and I had severe mental health issues senior year of high school.  I came out as gay last December while in a toxic relationship. That dynamic, coupled with in-person...

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Northwestern reinstates indoor mask mandate, effective Aug. 4

August 3, 2021

Northwestern will reinstate a mask mandate for all indoor shared spaces on campus, the University announced Tuesday. The requirement, which will go into effect Wednesday, was based on current guidance...

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Illinois schools lift mask mandate for vaccinated individuals for fall

July 11, 2021

Vaccinated students and teachers will not be required to wear masks in Illinois school buildings this fall, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced Friday. The decision was based on updated...

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Illinois public school districts required to resume full in-person learning this fall

May 20, 2021

The Illinois State Board of Education will require all public schools throughout the state to resume full in-person learning for all student attendance days this fall, with some exceptions for remote learning,...

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