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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


In Focus: Students demand Native American studies, recognition of Evans' role in Sand Creek Massacre

In Focus: Students demand Native American studies, recognition of Evans’ role in Sand Creek Massacre

March 1, 2013

Northwestern did not celebrate “Founders’ Day” this year. Instead, officials called  NU’s 162nd anniversary a “birthday,” in an attempt to appease a group of students who associate the...

International Student Association members present their appeal for funding for a medic for ISA World Cup as Associated Student Government Speaker Ani Ajith (right) looks on.

Chabad House dispute arrives at ASG Senate

February 21, 2013

The Tannenbaum Chabad House dispute that embroiled Northwestern in litigation this past fall reached the floor of the Associated Student Government meeting Wednesday night as the Senate passed a resolution...

Northwestern committee to investigate Evans’ role in Sand Creek Massacre

February 14, 2013

After student petitioning and meetings with administrators this quarter, Northwestern officials announced Thursday the formation of a committee to investigate the role of University founder John Evans...

Guest Column: Sand Creek Massacre a moral stain on Northwestern’s past

January 23, 2013

Each year on Jan. 28, Northwestern University gathers to honor its founders. On that date in 1851, the Illinois Legislature approved Northwestern’s Act of Incorporation. Soon it will be Founders’ Day...

Northwestern students seek creation of Native American studies program

January 7, 2013

As Northwestern prepares to celebrate Founder’s Day later this month, some students are calling on school officials to also recognize the violent history of John Evans, one of the University’s primary...

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