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The Daily Northwestern

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


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U.S. Supreme Court revives case against NU’s retirement plan

January 24, 2022

The U.S. Supreme Court revived a proposed class action Monday from Northwestern workers who claim the University violated federal law in its retirement plan. NU workers accused the University of placing...

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NU will not reinstate Credit/No Credit Policy despite omicron surge

January 23, 2022

Northwestern does not plan to offer the Credit/No Credit policy for Winter Quarter, despite an increase in COVID-19 cases from the fall and demands for the policy’s reinstatement from some students.  The...

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NUGW and GLAC continue to push for rights and benefits

January 19, 2022

While Northwestern graduate programs often come with health benefits, some programs leave student workers without dental or vision coverage, and many are left without retirement benefits. Emergency medical...

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Students petition for Compass workers to have access to N95 masks

January 18, 2022

Students started a petition Monday urging Northwestern grant Compass Group workers access to asymptomatic testing sites, take-home rapid test boxes and N95 and KN95 masks. As of Tuesday night, more...

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Evanston residents struggle to find COVID-19 tests amidst nationwide shortage

January 12, 2022

When Evanston resident Peter Baker and his family were planning to travel out of state for the holidays, they wanted to test for COVID-19 several times during their trip. However, his search for at-home...

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