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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

LTE: Saving lives isn’t a social agenda

LTE: Saving lives isn’t a social agenda

May 11, 2023

Content warning: This article contains mentions of gun violence and death. Firearms are now the leading cause of death for kids, teenagers and college-aged people. Caleb Nunes’ piece, titled “Northwestern...

Reif: NU must divest from firearms

Reif: NU must divest from firearms

April 19, 2023

  The recent fatal shooting near Northwestern’s campus intensified local attention on gun violence. It came approximately two weeks after national outrage and angry demonstrations sparked...

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Illinois residents cast votes in Tuesday’s primaries

June 30, 2022

Illinois voters headed to the polls Tuesday for the state’s 2022 primary elections to select party candidates that will appear on ballots in November. Gov. J.B. Pritzker won the Democratic nomination...

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The Daily Northwestern’s Guide to Illinois’ 2022 Governor’s Race

June 24, 2022

As Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s first term comes to a close, a wide field of candidates are vying for the job. The Illinois Governor primaries will take place on June 28, but early voting is already underway. In...

Feinberg Prof.’s study cites access to assault rifles as leading cause in mass shootings

Access to assault rifles is a leading cause of mass shootings, according to new research from Northwestern professor

September 26, 2019

The most salient factor connecting modern mass shooters is access to lethal assault rifles, according to new research co-authored by Northwestern Prof. Lori Post. The Feinberg professor said accurate...

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