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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


A brick building that says “Northwestern Hillel.” A green inflatable alien sits outside next to a space-themed sign reading, “Dillo Shabbat 2023.”

Hillel fosters community, rings in Dillo weekend with Shabbat

May 21, 2023

Northwestern Hillel welcomed about 240 students to its annual Dillo Shabbat — this year, an alien-themed celebration of the Sabbath — on Friday. Attendees enjoyed falafel, pita and hummus as well...

Red brick building with an engraving that reads “Northwestern Hillel.”

‘An experience in collective memory’: Students find community in Passover celebrations

April 4, 2023

SESP freshman Aimee Resnick has been busy in her dorm’s kitchen since Sunday, cooking foods including two different kugels, lasagna, a vegetable stew and cake, and will finish this Wednesday evening....

Two women sit at a purple table, in front of a gray brick wall that advertises sustainNU.

Green Office Program encourages NU offices to adopt more sustainable practices

April 21, 2022

More than 56 offices and 1,000 Northwestern employees have engaged in the Green Office Program created by sustainNU to become part of a campuswide community of green leaders, SustainNU Program Coordinator...

Holiday Guide: A latke love for Hanukkah traditions

Holiday Guide: A latke love for Hanukkah traditions

December 1, 2021

Hanukkah is the Jewish holiday that celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem through light and oil. To commemorate this event, Jewish families light a menorah for eight nights and...

Hillel’s food service was the only Passover-appropriate, kosher on-campus dining option during the weeklong celebration. Students were able to pick up lunch and dinner to-go and free of charge.

Religious student groups find community in limited in-person gatherings

March 2, 2021

As COVID-19 restrictions loosen, some student religious groups are holding in-person events to welcome students to campus. To recreate feelings of community, Catholic, Muslim and Jewish students on...

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