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

The Daily Northwestern


Panelists discuss whether Northwestern should continue to invest in fossil fuels. Northwestern University Responsible Endowment Coalition hosted the event Thursday night in Harris Hall.

Panel discusses pros and cons of divesting from fossil fuels

February 20, 2014

The Northwestern University Responsible Endowment Coalition sponsored a panel Thursday on whether universities have an obligation to divest from fossil fuels. About 50 students attended the event in...

Former congressman Allen West discusses U.S. military action

November 14, 2013

Former congressman Allen West (R-Fla.) spoke Thursday about whether the United States should use military action to spread freedom. West’s talk, which took place Thursday afternoon, was sponsored...

Tenure study co-authored by Morton Schapiro sparks controversy

Tenure study co-authored by Morton Schapiro sparks controversy

October 8, 2013

As a rule, working papers do not receive much media attention. But a study by Institute of Policy Research Director David Figlio, University President Morton Schapiro and Kevin Soter (Weinberg '12),...

Mark-Hans Richer (Weinberg ‘89) speaks Wednesday while holding a Willie the Wildcat stuffed animal. Richer shared stories of his time at Northwestern, including his invention of the stuffed animal when he needed a gift to bring home to his sister.

Alumnus, Harley-Davidson rep shares memories from time at Northwestern

October 2, 2013

Students, faculty and alumni on Wednesday learned how a former history major who created a Willie the Wildcat stuffed animal became the senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Harley-Davidson. The...

Stein: Students must cultivate culture of concern for one another

Stein: Students must cultivate culture of concern for one another

May 6, 2013

I didn’t know Dmitri Teplov. He was in my Intro to Macroeconomics class, but I didn’t know that until Prof. Mark Witte brought up his death at the end of lecture Monday. I don’t fault myself for...

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