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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


Former mayoral candidate Jesus “Chuy” Garcia speaks with attendees of his Tuesday talk on Chicago politics, his mayoral run and and issues confronting minority communities. The Mexico native and career Chicago-area politician lost the Chicago mayoral election in a runoff with incumbent Rahm Emanuel (Communication ’85) last spring.

Jesus “Chuy” Garcia speaks at Northwestern about Chicago politics

February 24, 2016

One night in October 2014, Jesus “Chuy” Garcia paced the halls of his house, contemplating the seemingly unwinnable prospect of running for mayor of Chicago. But when his wife learned what was troubling...

Several Northwestern professors have been testing Canvas, a learning management system, as a potential Blackboard replacement. A committee of 25 faculty and staff members is in the process of searching for a replacement for Blackboard, which NU has used since 1999.

Canvas emerges as frontrunner in search for Blackboard replacement

January 17, 2014

Nearly 40 classes in eight undergraduate and graduate schools are testing the learning management system, Canvas, which is a top choice to replace Blackboard.   Canvas, the system used at schools...

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