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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


Two wet beavers on edge of dam chewing on twigs.

Lakefill beavers unite Evanston residents on their daily pandemic walks

May 17, 2021

In the past year, residents have gathered on the Lakefill for an unexpected reason: a beaver family that lives on its shore.  As part of their leisurely walks or commutes to work, some community members...

Mike Polisky stands at the left half of the illustration, in black and white except for a purple tie. Behind him is the Northwestern stadium in gray. The background is purple with darker purple stripes.

‘A slap in the face’: Faculty criticize appointment of Mike Polisky to athletic director, call for transparency, accountability

May 5, 2021

When Northwestern named Mike Polisky its next athletic director on Monday, some faculty members moved to organize.  Six professors co-signed a Wednesday open letter to Provost Kathleen Hagerty, calling...

In Focus: After the firing of Northwestern's cheerleading coach, questions remain about the handling of racial discrimination within the program

In Focus: After the firing of Northwestern’s cheerleading coach, questions remain about the handling of racial discrimination within the program

February 4, 2021

Editor’s Note: Alyssa Johnson was a member of the Northwestern cheerleading program during the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons. She was contacted by the Office of Equity for their investigation on Pamela...

Armed NIPAS officers at an NU Community Not Cops protest. Human Services Committee members discussed the city’s relationship with NIPAS in a Monday meeting.

Students pepper-sprayed, one arrested during Halloween action to abolish NUPD

November 1, 2020

Evanston police and Illinois crowd control officers, deployed in riot gear with K-9 support, used chemical ammunition and made one arrest during Saturday night’s anti-policing protest led by NU Community...

The Weber Arch. The University announced five new testing centers in Evanston in a Tuesday email.

No tuition reduction, dorms to be at half capacity as University plans to allow all undergraduates to campus this winter

October 29, 2020

Northwestern announced plans Wednesday to allow all undergraduates on campus this winter after most underclassmen were barred this fall. But according to University spokesperson Jon Yates, dorm capacity...

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