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The Daily Northwestern

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


Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad speaks to a crowd about her experiences as a black, Muslim-American athlete. The event, part of McSA’s “Discover Islam” week programming, was held in Technological Institute.

Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad discusses representation, athletic career

February 23, 2017

An aversion to losing drove Ibtihaj Muhammad during low points in her career, the Olympic fencer said during a talk Wednesday. Muhammad, the second speaker in the Muslim-cultural Students Association’s...

Comedian Jeremy McLellan addresses a crowd as the first speaker of McSA’s Discover Islam Week. McLellan discussed through humor his own experiences learning about Islam.

Stand-up comedian Jeremy McLellan discusses politics, religion during McSA event

February 22, 2017

Stand-up comedian Jeremy McLellan emphasized the importance of coexistence and allyship during a Muslim-cultural Students Association event Tuesday. McLellan, a Charleston, South Carolina, native who...

Former Daily Show correspondent Aasif Mandvi tackles political, religious issues with humor

February 19, 2017

Comedian Aasif Mandvi told students to always fight Islamophobia at a talk hosted by South Asian Students Alliance and the Muslim-cultural Students Association on Friday. The talk, held in Ryan Auditorium,...

YouTuber Zaid Ali speaks to students Friday night during a Muslim-cultural Students Association event. Ali performed skits and quoted well-known lines from his most popular YouTube videos.

Muslim YouTube star speaks about navigating Desi, Western cultures

October 9, 2016

As YouTuber Zaid Ali opened his performance Friday night, his question, “Who here is a die-hard fan?” prompted shouts and a sea of raised hands. The Pakistani-Canadian YouTuber spoke to roughly...

Weinberg junior Eric Oringer explains the A-status funding process to senators at Associated Student Government Senate. More than $1.1 million was allocated, and student groups appealed for additional funds.

ASG Senate passes A-status funding, pushes open membership resolution vote to next week

May 26, 2016

Associated Student Government Senate approved Wednesday more than $1.1 million in funding to A-status student groups, in addition to granting almost $6,000 in supplementary funds. The A-status finances...

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