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

The Daily Northwestern


Weinberg junior Ani Ajith (left) and McCormick junior Alex Van Atta (right) claim their advantage in the Associated Student Government election rests on experience and prospective. Ajith served as Speaker of the Senate, and Van Atta served as student life vice president.

Meet the Candidates: Ani Ajith, Alex Van Atta stress ‘linking perspectives’ in ASG race

April 7, 2013

Associated Student Government presidential candidate Ani Ajith and running mate Alex Van Atta believe experience and perspective set them apart from their three opponents in next week’s election. The...

Northwestern religious leaders, scholars: Pope Francis an unsurprising pick

Northwestern religious leaders, scholars: Pope Francis an unsurprising pick

March 13, 2013

The Northwestern community this afternoon watched a series of historic firsts for the Roman Catholic Church as Argentinian Jorge Mario Bergoglio was named its new pope. Catholic cardinals elected Bergoglio,...

After the final fundraising total was revealed, DM's finance co-chair Jerry Luo (center), a Weinberg senior, celebrated with the rest of the organization's executive board.

Tears, memories as Dance Marathon tops $1.2 million in fight against epilepsy

March 10, 2013

About 90 minutes before the countdown to the end of Northwestern’s 2013 Dance Marathon, David Harris wasn’t concerned with dollar amounts or when he'd get to sleep after 46 straight hours — he was...

8-year-old Nick Curley spoke during Block 9. Curley raised nearly $40,000 for the Danny Did Foundation by ice skating over 100 miles.

Dance Marathon 2013: Block 9 recap

March 9, 2013

Students fueled up with a pasta dinner before the second-to-last block of Dance Marathon began. The Schneider Electric-sponsored three hours, “Where’s My Spotlight,” featured student performances...

African Americans Studies Prof. Natasha Sharma spoke Thursday night about the importance of ethnic studies as part of a panel hosted by the Native American and Indigenous Student Alliance, Alianza and For Members Only.

Ethnic studies panel emphasizes community, ‘disruption’

March 7, 2013

Advocating for coalition building and disruptions to the campus climate, a panel of professors and graduate students spoke Thursday evening about the significance of Northwestern’s ethnic studies programs...

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