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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


Chris Jones poses with his book “Rise Up!” at a Bookends & Beginnings event. Jones’ book charts works of American theatre that have influenced present-day society like “Hamilton.”

Chris Jones, author of ‘Rise Up!,’ says ‘Hamilton’ musical ‘entered the zeitgeist of a nation’

February 26, 2019

“Hamilton” may be the most successful work of theatre he has ever known, said Chris Jones, the Chicago Tribune chief theater critic. In his opinion, no other Broadway show has “entered the zeitgeist...

Ambassadors of the Propel Program pose in the New York Stock Exchange during their trip in October. The eight Northwestern students were allowed on the floor for the opening bell, an experience restricted to the public since 9/11.

New The Garage program empowers next generation of female entrepreneurs

January 8, 2019

After its inaugural quarter, The Garage’s new Propel Program aimed at empowering female entrepreneurs has inspired a generation of entrepreneurs. Katherine and Steve Elms (Kellogg ’92) made a donation...

NU alumna writes love letter to New York City in debut EP

NU alumna writes love letter to New York City in debut EP

June 13, 2018

When Charlotte Morris got into Northwestern, she made a five-year plan. Though she wasn’t sure which a cappella group she would join or how many student theater productions she would perform in, there...

Educator Eva Moskowitz speaks about her critiques of New York City’s public school system. Moskowitz was called “America’s most controversial educator” by U.S. News.

Eva Moskowitz discusses New York City public school system

May 20, 2015

When Eva Moskowitz attended Stuyvesant High School in New York, she encountered problems in the city’s public school system that ultimately led her to establish the Success Academy Charter Schools in...

Qaseem: Prudent junk food taxes can save lives

Qaseem: Prudent junk food taxes can save lives

May 4, 2015

In January 2014, Mexico made a bold stride against its obesity rate of 32.8 percent by instituting a controversial policy innovation: a tax on sugary beverages. After New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s...

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