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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


The temporary space for MENA and Muslim students is on the third floor of Norris University Center.

Temporary MENA, Muslim space helps foster community, but students remain hopeful for a more permanent house

October 22, 2024

Tucked on the third floor of Norris University Center is a temporary space dedicated to Middle Eastern and North African and Muslim students.  The windowless rooms have bright yellow sofa chairs and...

An audience of around 40 people listened to a panel of students from SJP, JVP, McSA and MENA, who discussed April’s encampment, discrimination and racism.

SJP, JVP, McSA, MENA host discussion to address discrimination on campus

September 25, 2024

Several Northwestern student organizations co-hosted a panel in University Hall Monday on “unaddressed harassment, racism and bigotry on campus.” The discussion, which organizers especially encouraged...

Schill defended his decision to negotiate with pro-Palestinian activists and emphasized his commitment to free speech and student safety Thursday morning.

University President Michael Schill tried to walk a thin line in his remarks before congress. He still faces dissatisfaction from dueling camps.

May 24, 2024

Facing tough questions from lawmakers about his response to pro-Palestinian activism, University President Michael Schill attempted to perform a balancing act during his Thursday morning testimony before...

A man speaks, surrounded by a crowd and tents.

Imam Adeyinka Mendes gives McSA’s spring speech at Northwestern encampment on Deering Meadow

April 25, 2024

Imam Adeyinka Mendes, a social organizer, educator and author, spoke at the encampment on Deering Meadow Thursday evening. Mendes is the Muslim-cultural Students Association's spring speaker, and was originally...

Final exam week begins the same day as Ramadan, on March 11.

As exam week nears, Muslim students observing Ramadan call for more equitable accommodations

February 29, 2024

This year, Winter Quarter exams overlap with Ramadan, the most sacred month in Muslim culture. Final exam week begins March 11 — the day after the first night of Ramadan. Many Muslim students on campus...

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