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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


If approved by City Council in time, the demolition of Ryan Field could begin as soon as December of this year, with completion slated for summer 2026.

Northwestern Ryan Field rebuild hearing draws crowd of Evanston residents

September 7, 2023

Hundreds packed Evanston’s City Council chambers at Wednesday night’s Land Use Commission hearing as city, university and community representatives hashed out the details of Northwestern University’s...

Hand holding phone with “AlertNU” in bubble in front of blurry arch background.

Q&A: Luke Figora discusses University communication lapses during Clark Street Beach shooting

May 21, 2023

Content warning: This article contains mentions of gun violence and death.  On April 12, a shooting on Clark Street Beach left an 18-year-old dead and two 15-year-olds injured.  Students on campus...

Three vaccines against various blue backgrounds.

NU to discontinue COVID-19 protocols including vaccine requirement, isolation housing and on-campus testing

April 27, 2023

Northwestern will incorporate its remaining COVID-19 protocols into broader health operations beginning June 13, according to a University news release.  Starting this summer, the University will discontinue...

People sitting in a room, some of whom are watching a person speak, hold signs that read “Enough Tax Avoidance,” “NU Chair Peter Barris is Right: Protect us from unbridled development” and “NU venue! Use NU properly on the lake = better than Ravinia!”

University-City Committee attendees walk out of meeting after NU officials decline to discuss Rebuild Ryan Field

April 16, 2023

About 40 residents and Northwestern students — out of almost 50 attendees total — walked out of the Northwestern University-City Committee meeting Wednesday night after NU representatives repeatedly...

University Vice President for Operations Luke Figora and University Police Chief Bruce Lewis present updates to the Faculty Senate.

Community Safety Advisory Board gives updates on safety protocols at Faculty Senate

February 9, 2023

Vice President for Operations Luke Figora and University Police Chief of Police Bruce Lewis discussed new safety protocols and plans for a Community Safety Advisory Board successor program during the Faculty...

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