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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


A circle sits against a yellow background, with a water drop shape. On top of it are the acronyms “MEA.”

Menstrual Equity Activists to distribute free menstrual cups on-campus

April 27, 2021

Come May, Menstrual Equity Activists will distribute free menstrual cups on campus.  The initiative is in partnership with CampusCup, a national campaign for menstrual cup use on college campuses....

Women package pads in “Period. End of Sentence.” The film was shown during an event co-hosted by MEA and NUWFA.

Experts discuss the problematic assumptions behind solutions to menstrual inequity in India

January 29, 2021

Reproductive health experts critiqued an Oscar-winning documentary on menstrual equity in India at a discussion hosted by Menstrual Equity Activists and Northwestern University Women Filmmaker’s Alliance...

Northwestern MEA is advocating for equity and inclusion among menstruators in Illinois. Originally called Northwestern PERIOD, the group changed its name after controversy surrounding the national PERIOD organization.

Menstrual Equity Activists push for inclusivity, grassroots change after separating from national organization

January 26, 2021

Northwestern PERIOD rebranded as Northwestern Menstrual Equity Activists last fall, a change that corresponds with a move from college chapters across the country to disassociate from the national PERIOD...

Brainstorm: Stopping the stigma

Brainstorm: Stopping the stigma

July 6, 2020

Auntie Flo has come to town… and not everyone knows what that actually means. Our latest episode of Period Pressure dives into the stigma behind periods and why it’s so hard to talk about them. SPEAKER...

PERIOD at Northwestern’s online petition advocating for free menstrual products in Illinois homeless shelters. At the time of publishing, the petition had over 500 signatures.

Desi-American women fight period stigma during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

May 25, 2020

Meghna Gaddam, Samanvi Kanugula and Mahie Gopalka are the three Desi-American women behind PERIOD at Northwestern fighting for an end to period stigma in their culture and the state of Illinois. The...

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