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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


A large crowd of students from the Class of 2025 stand on Deering Meadow.

Gap year students begin freshman year, reflect on year off

September 27, 2021

When COVID-19 hit in 2020, some incoming freshmen deferred their acceptance until Fall 2021. Now, back from their gap years, these students are adjusting to college life. Some, such as Weinberg freshman...

Women’s soccer players celebrate after a big play.

Women’s Soccer: Northwestern defeats No. 12 Penn State 2-1 for first program win at Happy Valley

September 24, 2021

After falling short to Iowa Sunday, Northwestern bounced back. The Wildcats (5-4, 1-1 Big Ten) defeated No. 12 Penn State (6-3, 0-2 Big Ten) Thursday 2-1 on the road to rise above .500.  “This...

Photo of the Weber Arch with snow at base.

Northwestern requires proof of vaccination by July 11, releases details on exemptions

June 7, 2021

Northwestern released a proof of vaccination form to track student compliance in a Monday email, also setting a July 11 deadline.  The message to the community, signed by Vice President for Operations...

a brick building with a brown sign over the glass door, which has two lights on both sides

City Council approves creation of Reimagining Public Safety Committee

May 26, 2021

City Council approved the creation of the Reimagining Public Safety Committee, an ad-hoc committee tasked with analyzing Evanston Police Department’s relationship with the city and presenting “community-informed”...

Smiling people in purple and black garb and graduation caps walk, with two people in black commencement uniform in the front. In the background are a blurred crowd of people in waving motion.

Seniors reflect on time at Northwestern, celebrate graduation amid COVID-19 restrictions

May 26, 2021

For the second year in a row, graduation celebrations are virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Northwestern will host a remote University-wide commencement on June 14, but each school will have its...

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