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The Daily Northwestern

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

The Daily Northwestern


Goodman: Is NU’s over-achieving culture stressing us out?

Goodman: Is NU’s over-achieving culture stressing us out?

September 24, 2013

After the deaths of multiple students last year, I was glad to see that Wildcat Welcome featured an Essential NU on mental health. Although I was not present, my friends who were peer advisers told me...

New students sit on The Great Lawn at Millennium Park on the second day of Wildcat Welcome. The event, Purple Pride, was one of several new activities introduced this year.

Millennium Park day, new ENUs highlight new look for Wildcat Welcome

September 23, 2013

After integrating several changes to the orientation program for the class of 2017 and transfers, Wildcat Welcome wrapped up Monday. More than 2,000 new freshmen and transfer students headed to Millennium...

Jordan Burnham, from Active Minds’ Speakers Bureau, tells new students about his depression and suicide attempt. He urged students on Sunday night to continue a conversation on mental health.

New mental health Essential NU opens dialogue, explains resources

September 23, 2013

After an academic year that brought mental health issues at Northwestern to the forefront of campus discussions, a new required event for freshmen and transfers debuted Sunday night at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The...

Northwestern study links young adults’ debt to poor physical, mental health

August 16, 2013

A new Northwestern study has found that financial problems can turn into health concerns for young people in debt. The study shows higher debt can lead to higher blood pressure and poorer mental and...

Sandler: Don't stay silent during study abroad

Sandler: Don’t stay silent during study abroad

May 23, 2013

Study abroad. It’s been on your mind forever. Everyone tells you to do it. They all say it’s the cornerstone of your college experience. So you decide to go for it, to venture off to China, India,...

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