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

The Daily Northwestern


Burgwell Howard, assistant vice president for student engagement, and University President Morton Schapiro (left to right in the foreground) watch on as student commemorate Harsha Maddula, the missing student whose body was found in Lake Michigan on Thursday evening.

Hundreds reflect on ‘devastating’ death of Harsha Maddula

September 28, 2012

Hundreds of Northwestern students gathered tonight on Deering Meadow to remember the life of Harsha Maddula. University President Morton Schapiro expressed that he, as with many people in attendance,...

University Chaplain Timothy Stevens speaks to students and faculty at a vigil on Sept. 27. The vigil was planned before the press conference was announced..

Photo gallery: The search for Harsha Maddula

September 28, 2012

The six-day hunt for missing Northwestern student Harsha Maddula came to a tragic close Thursday evening, when investigators found the McCormick sophomore's body at Wilmette Harbor on Lake Michigan.  

Video: Northwestern students gather around Rock to honor Harsha Maddula

September 28, 2012

Hundreds of students gathered around The Rock late Thursday night after hearing the news of Harsha Maddula's death. The gathering was originally planned by residents of the Public Affairs Residential...

University chaplain Timothy Stevens addresses the students and faculty in attendance at the vigil that was previously planned in solidarity with Maddula's family. The vigil was planned before the press conference was announced.

Students commemorate life of Harsha Maddula during vigil

September 28, 2012

Hundreds of students gathered around The Rock late Thursday night after hearing the news of Harsha Maddula's death. The gathering was originally planned by residents of the Public Affairs Residential...

Northwestern spokesman Al Cubbage briefs reporters on the disappearance of McCormick sophomore Harsha Maddula. Cubbage said Maddula's absence "casts a shadow" on the start of the school year.

Updated: Northwestern spokesman: Harsha Maddula’s disappearance ‘somber start’ to school year

September 27, 2012

Update, 5:30 p.m. Thursday: Cubbage said authorities are still trying to piece together what happened after Maddula left an off-campus party early Saturday morning. University Police is interviewing...

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