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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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The body of McCormick sophomore Harsha Maddula was found in late September. He had been missing for five days and was last seen leaving an off-campus party Sept. 22.

Evanston Police consider accidental death in Harsha Maddula investigation

November 30, 2012

After more than two months of interviewing witnesses, Evanston Police believe Harsha Maddula's death was the result of an accident and are waiting on toxicology results that could reveal whether alcohol...

Authorities, family await toxicology results in Harsha Maddula investigation

October 10, 2012

The weeks-old investigation into Harsha Maddula's disappearance is growing increasingly dependent on toxicology results that authorities hope can shed light on some uncertainties about the McCormick sophomore's final...

Day-by-day timeline: The Harsha Maddula case

October 3, 2012

The following timeline is based off news releases, official statements and Daily interviews with the law enforcement and Northwestern officials involved in the search for Harsha Maddula. Since the McCormick...

ASG seeks student leader support for Rock-painting hiatus

October 2, 2012

Associated Student Government is rallying peer support for a two-week hiatus on painting The Rock in the wake of Harsha Maddula's death. In an email obtained by The Daily, ASG president Victor Shao...

Family members grieve outside Harsha Maddula's funeral in New Hyde Park, N.Y. Northwestern chaplain Timothy Stevens reportedly spoke during the service.

No quick answers in Harsha Maddula investigation

October 2, 2012

Officials signaled Monday that the investigation into Harsha Maddula's death may not bring immediate closure. A spokeswoman from the Cook County medical examiner's office said it could "take years...

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