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

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The Eiffel Tower lit up following terrorist attacks in Paris that left 130 dead and many more wounded. Northwestern study abroad students reported mixed responses to University action following the attacks, which included counseling services, “interfaith reflection” and flexible work deadlines.

Paris study abroad students mixed on University action following terrorist attacks

January 20, 2016

Abby Albrecht said her day started off “amazing,” as she had set aside homework to explore the cobbled streets of Paris. She had no idea she would wind up walking into the scene of a deadly terrorist...

Jason Arkin took his own life on May 19. The McCormick junior was from Overland Park, Kansas.

Northwestern student who killed himself initially referred to CAPS waitlist

June 7, 2015

More than two years ago, Jason Arkin admitted he had “fleeting thoughts of self-harm” to a Counseling and Psychological Services staff member, but he was told there was a waitlist for individual counseling...

ASG continues push for credit requirements reduction

May 8, 2015

As the arrival of the new Weinberg dean approaches, ASG has issued a report calling on the school to reduce the number of credits students need to graduate, although it’s unclear whether the proposal...

The International Office is one of three locations that hosts “Let’s Talk,” an informal drop-in consultation service run by Counseling and Psychological Services. The program particularly focuses on students who are typically underserved by mental health programs.

Drop-in mental health program connects more students to CAPS

April 5, 2015

Several of the students who have used Counseling and Psychological Services' informal consultation program have been referred to Northwestern's traditional counseling services, a success for the program,...

Peer listening service to restart with fewer hours, plans to grow

October 16, 2014

The NU Listens pilot program will restart its call-in peer listening services Sunday night. The service, which allows Northwestern students to call anonymously to talk to a peer listener, will operate...

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