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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


Liu: The forgotten minority

Liu: The forgotten minority

May 7, 2019

As I clicked through a survey for my sociology class at Northwestern on inequality, one of the questions asked, “What percentage of your zip code would you estimate is each of the following?” The categories...

Le: Perceptions of success in Asian culture have presented challenges in post-graduation career planning

May 16, 2017

As my final undergraduate year is coming to a close, I am still uncertain about my post-graduation plans. Unlike the stereotypical high-achieving and driven Northwestern student, I’ve had no clue what...

The Spectrum Podcast: Rejecting the idea of the "model minority"

The Spectrum Podcast: Rejecting the idea of the “model minority”

April 6, 2016

In this week’s episode, you will hear columnist Henry Cao discuss his experience and thoughts on being considered the model minority as an Asian American, the implications of this problematic assertion...

The Spectrum: Why I refuse to identify as the ‘model minority’

March 29, 2016

This essay is part of The Spectrum, a weekly forum in our Opinion section for marginalized voices to share their perspectives. To submit a piece for The Spectrum or discuss story ideas, please email [email protected]. During...

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