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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


 Heated discussions in the NU Parents Group leave members concerned about the nature of the page.

Helpful forum or “unpleasant place to be”? The two sides of the NU Parents Facebook group

September 28, 2020

With over 4,000 members, the Northwestern University Parents Group on Facebook provides parents and family members with the opportunity to ask questions, share milestones and connect with others who have...

The Donald P. Jacobs Center will close its asymptomatic testing center Dec. 21 to Jan 2.

Northwestern changes course, expands COVID-19 testing to underclassmen living in Evanston

September 25, 2020

Northwestern announced in an email that it has secured additional COVID-19 testing capacity and plans to expand asymptomatic testing to first- and second-years in the Evanston area. Previously, the...

Ryan Field. Many NU students are wary about football's return.

Football: Northwestern students have mixed feelings about Big Ten football’s comeback

September 23, 2020

Football After a massive campaign from coaches, players, families and fans, the Big Ten is bringing back football. But many Northwestern students feel the decision is a confusing step amid the school’s...

Medill sophomore Erica Davis completes online classes from a house in Skaneateles, NY. Davis is one of several sophomores completing virtual classes in a “pod” away from Evanston.

Away from Evanston, sophomores form “pods” to stay together this quarter

September 22, 2020

When freshmen and sophomores received University President Morton Schapiro’s Aug. 28 email — which canceled their in-person classes and on-campus housing plans just over a week before move-in — they...

The Weekly: Week One Recap

The Weekly: Week One Recap

September 20, 2020

The abolish Greek life movement continues into the school year, dining workers face mass layoffs, Evanston businesses suffer from economic hardships and closures, and the Big Ten reverses a previous decision...

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