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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


The yellow activity level, before and after revision. Northwestern updated the webpage with a revised definition during the first week of in-person classes and activities.

Northwestern revises Campus Activity Levels framework after returning to in-person classes

January 27, 2022

Northwestern revised its definition of the Campus Activity Levels framework after resuming in-person classes, changing the protocol about the current level of COVID-19 on campus.  First introduced...

A cartoon of two unhappy-looking, masked students. They both are wearing hats and winter coats, and the background includes cartoon coronavirus symbols.

Students protest, petition against decision to return to in-person learning Tuesday

January 18, 2022

Despite reporting 686 new positive COVID-19 cases last week, Northwestern will resume in-person classes and activities Tuesday. In a Friday email to NU students, Vice President for Operations Luke Figora...

A tan building is in the background as students stand in line in front of it. Other students cross the street at the walk signal.

NU transitions to “yellow” activity level as COVID-19 cases decline, new testing requirements announced

January 14, 2022

Campus activity level has moved to “yellow” after a decline in Northwestern’s positivity rate and 25% fewer reported positive tests than last week. Out of about 14,000 tests taken this week —...

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NU to start in-person instruction Jan. 18 after record number of COVID-19 cases

January 11, 2022

While about 10% of Northwestern undergraduate students have tested positive for COVID-19 since December, the University still feels prepared to resume in-person classes and activities Jan. 18, Vice President...

Three syringes displayed horizontally.

International students struggle with NU’s booster shot requirement

January 5, 2022

When Weinberg freshman Defne Deda learned about Northwestern’s new COVID-19 booster shot requirement, she immediately searched for a Pfizer vaccine appointment in her home country, Turkey.  Deda...

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