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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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Here’s how to prepare for and prevent health-related issues at NU

August 12, 2022

Dorm life creates a social environment unlike any other — students are constantly surrounded by their peers in lounge areas and even living spaces. Still, the close-knit network of peers in which you...

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Northwestern’s Body Acceptance Week promotes authentic lives over social media

February 24, 2022

Content warning: This story contains mentions of eating disorders. Northwestern’s Body Acceptance Week, organized by Health Promotion and Wellness, offers programming every year during the last week...

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NU Dining reinstates MOD salad meal exchange after student advocacy

February 10, 2022

Northwestern Dining reinstated salad meal exchanges at MOD Pizza on Jan. 31, with help from Bienen sophomore Allison Brook. Meal exchanges allow students to utilize credit from their meal plans up to...

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Accommodating dietary restrictions while living on campus

October 18, 2021

Housing assignments can often make or break students’ lives on campus, especially those with dietary restrictions, according to Lisa Carlson, Northwestern’s campus dietician. “The most important...

Apples from the Evanston Farmers’ Market.

In response to study, local wellness professionals emphasize healthy relationships with exercise

January 12, 2020

Stricter calorie labeling may not help Evanston residents achieve their New Year’s resolutions, according to local experts.  A December study showed food and beverage labels stating the number of...

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