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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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Lucy Yang and Chloe Cohen working on a poster for the Chicago Marathon. Lucy Yang said it can be difficult to find and retain engaged members who do not already identify with the marginalized group in need.

Student activists express challenges in bringing members of privileged communities on board

October 13, 2019

In 1960, four undergraduate students in Greensboro, N.C. famously staged the first sit-in, refusing to leave a lunch counter to protest racial inequality. In the months that followed, thousands of students...

Weinberg junior Mara Kelly is an intern with Marie Newman’s campaign. Kelly said she hopes to take the upcoming winter quarter off to work full time on Newman’s campaign.

Students said getting involved in 2020 campaigns over the summer helped them feel more connected

October 2, 2019

This summer, many Northwestern students got involved in the 2020 election cycle by working on national campaigns. Students said their work not only allowed them to get involved in U.S. politics, but it...

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