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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

Author and lawyer Tom Diaz speaks about gun safety Thursday night in the Owen L. Coon Forum. Diaz appeared in a panel discussion with state Sen. Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago) moderated by state Sen. Dan Kotoski (D-Park Ridge).

Politicians, activists call for action on gun control

September 26, 2013

As Shannon Watts began to speak Thursday night about the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, her voice cracked and her eyes filled with tears. The Indiana woman described how furious she was to hear...

Reflections from the editor: Kaitlyn Jakola

Reflections from the editor: Kaitlyn Jakola

June 18, 2013

To say that my time at Northwestern was perfect would be a lie. To even say that it was 90 percent positive would be a lie. But I think we learn more from the truth, which is that the reason I am here...

Kearney: NRAs gun rights claims should not be taken seriously

Kearney: NRA’s gun rights claims should not be taken seriously

May 5, 2013

In the wake of a series of mass shootings like the one that took place in Newtown, Conn., in December, the topic of gun rights and gun control has been one of 2013’s most pressing issues. With the recent...

Ryan: A call for increased gun control measures in face of Boston shootings

Ryan: A call for increased gun control measures in face of Boston shootings

April 21, 2013

Forgive me if this column is a bit disorganized. I didn’t sleep much before I wrote it. The news coming out of Massachusetts late Thursday night and early Friday morning was at once riveting and heartbreaking,...

Gomaa: Media must not exploit nationality, religion of Boston Marathon bombers

April 21, 2013

About 15 minutes before the Boston bombings, I saw my friend, a Northwestern alumna, post a photo of herself at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. She wasn’t a runner. She was a spectator, there...

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