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The Daily Northwestern

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

The Daily Northwestern


Kempis: Climate change and the problem with ‘free swag’

Kempis: Climate change and the problem with ‘free swag’

November 3, 2015

When I reflect on Wildcat Welcome, my enduring memory is not of Purple Pride at Millennium Park, that awkward frat house hookup, or even the March Through the Arch. My clearest memory is the complete confusion...

The class of 2017 sits atop Millennium Park’s grass field as part of 2013’s Wildcat Welcome programming. The excursion to Chicago has been cut from this year’s orientation after the Chicago mayor’s office reserved the park.

Wildcat Welcome will not include trip to Millennium Park in fall

April 6, 2015

Wildcat Welcome will not hold an event at Millennium Park in the fall, as the Chicago mayor's office booked the space the planned weekend. For the past two years, Wildcat Welcome has brought new students...

Holiday Guide: Things to do in Chicago this winter

December 2, 2014

Take a break from your study frenzy in the cozy corner at the library and venture to Chicago for some holiday fun before the quarter ends. Here’s your handy guide to the best holiday-themed activities...

Todd Kessler

A&O, SEED announce Philfest artists

April 28, 2014

Updated, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday: The Deadly Gentleman will headline Philfest on Saturday, A&O Productions and SEED announcedWednesday. The Boston-based quintet features an acoustic guitar, banjo,...

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...

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