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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


Ibrahim: The fight for Palestinian liberation unifies marginalized populations

July 13, 2021

Marching through the city of Chicago on May 16, a sea of about 25,000 people engulfed Michigan Avenue, completely shutting down the streets for the Nakba 73 protest, advocating for Palestinian liberation.  Palestinians...

University President Morton Schapiro. When asked about police violence against student protesters, he said students also engaged in violent tactics.

Administration does not commit to defunding UP in Community Dialogue

November 19, 2020

Two days after the release of the University Police budget report, senior administrators responded to student questions and concerns in a virtual dialogue. Administrators made no commitments to defund...

 Ziwe Fumudoh. Fumudoh interviewed Communication senior Rishi Mahesh and spoke to Northwestern students over Zoom last night through an event hosted by A&O Productions.

Comedian Ziwe Fumudoh interviews student comedian Rishi Mahesh

October 15, 2020

“How many Black friends do you have?” comedian, writer and show host Ziwe Fumudoh (Communication ‘14) asked Communication senior Rishi Mahesh as an opening question during Wednesday’s remote event...

 A quote from the letter written by black student organizers. Within four days of the publication, the letter had over 300 signatures from student and local organizations and about 6,700 signatures from students, alumni, staff, faculty and community members.

Students call on University to divest from police forces and invest in Black communities

June 10, 2020

Black undergraduate and graduate students jointly released a June 3 petition calling on the University to sever ties with all affiliated policing and military entities and to redirect the funds to institutions...

Monique Heart, one of the performers at Dillo Day’s second stage. While previously co-sponsored by WNUR, For Members Only is co-sponsoring this year, and selected five artists including Heart.

FMO brings all-black lineup to Dillo second stage in first year of co-sponsorship

May 27, 2019

Months ago, historical co-sponsor WNUR pulled out of running Dillo Day’s second stage and For Members Only, NU’s black student alliance, was looking for a concert co-sponsor after their Associated...

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