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

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NU students protest in support of police abolition. On Sunday, Evanston Mayor Steve Hagerty released a statement responding to the events of Saturday’s protest.

Mayor Steve Hagerty responds to Saturday NUCNC protest

November 1, 2020

After police arrested one Northwestern student and used chemical ammunition against protesters Saturday, Evanston Mayor Steve Hagerty wrote an open letter to University President Morton Schapiro addressing...

A sign from a previous NUCNC demonstration. NUCNC co-hosted a teach-in Tuesday with FMO on the history of prison abolition.

Northwestern Graduate Workers condemn Saturday police escalation, reprehend Schapiro email

November 1, 2020

In a Sunday statement, Northwestern University Graduate Workers condemned the police escalation — including the pepper-spraying and shoving student protestors — at Saturday’s NU Community Not Cops...

A sign from Friday’s protest. The teach-in included a range of abolitionist speakers and a Halloween-themed learning activity.

NUCNC partners with NUGW, hosts speakers in Friday teach-in

November 1, 2020

About 200 Northwestern undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty and staff joined together Friday to hear abolitionist speakers and protest University Police. After gathering at The Rock,...

Wednesday marks the 17th consecutive day of action led by NUCNC demanding the abolition of University Police. When the group paused outside the EPD precinct, one car issued a warning over the intercom saying “local law will be enforced by citation or arrest.”

NUCNC marches in honor of Walter Wallace Jr., stands with Philadelphia protests

October 28, 2020

Students led by NU Community Not Cops marched to the Evanston Police Department precinct Wednesday in honor of Walter Wallace Jr. — a 27-year-old Black man who Philadelphia police fatally shot Monday...

“Stand Up, Fight Back”: Tracking The Daily’s coverage of ongoing student protests and the Northwestern community’s response

“Stand Up, Fight Back”: Tracking The Daily’s coverage of ongoing student protests and the Northwestern community’s response

October 28, 2020

NU Community Not Cops started marching daily on Oct. 12 — and student organizers say they don’t plan on stopping until Northwestern commits to abolishing University Police. With protests ongoing...

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