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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


Jeff Sessions resigned last week, which opened up concerns about the investigation into Russian election interference. Michael Conway, a Medill professor who served as counsel to the House Judiciary during the Watergate scandal, drew comparisons to President Nixon’s “Saturday Night Massacre.”

Medill professor says Sessions departure may lead to repeat of Nixon scandal

November 12, 2018

The removal of Attorney General Jeff Sessions may be setting the United States up for a repeat of the Watergate-era “Saturday Night Massacre,” according to a Northwestern lecturer. Michael Conway...

Protestors hold signs at a rally in downtown Evanston. Over 900 people marched through the city in protest of President Donald Trump’s firing of Jeff Sessions.

Hundreds march through Evanston, protest Trump’s firing of Sessions

November 8, 2018

Over 900 people marched through Evanston on Thursday in protest of President Donald Trump’s firing of Jeff Sessions, who on Wednesday resigned as Attorney General. The rally, which was held Thursday...

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) speaks at an event. On Wednesday, Duckworth released a statement condemning Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ announcement that he will oppose a Chicago police department decree that could reform the department.

Duckworth releases statement criticizing Sessions’ opposition of CPD reform

October 10, 2018

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) on Wednesday condemned Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ announcement that he will oppose a decree to reform the Chicago Police Department. The decree followed a 200...

Segal Visitors Center, 1841 Sheridan Rd. Northwestern canceled Wildcat Days in April for regular decision admitted students and prospective student programming through mid-April.

Northwestern says it won’t make changes to admissions after Trump administration rescinds Obama-era guidance

July 8, 2018

Northwestern will not change its admission practices after the Trump administration revoked Obama-era guidelines that encouraged the use of race in college admissions. The announcement is reassuring for...

Evanston Mayor Steve Hagerty looks on during a City Council meeting. Hagerty read a statement at Monday’s City Council meeting condemning President Donald Trump’s “zero tolerance” policy.

Hagerty, aldermen condemn Trump’s ‘zero-tolerance’ immigration policies

June 26, 2018

Evanston Mayor Steve Hagerty on Monday read aloud an official proclamation condemning President Donald Trump’s “zero-tolerance” immigration policy and urging for the reunification of separated families...

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