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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


University President Morton Schapiro. When asked about police violence against student protesters, he said students also engaged in violent tactics.

Administration does not commit to defunding UP in Community Dialogue

November 19, 2020

Two days after the release of the University Police budget report, senior administrators responded to student questions and concerns in a virtual dialogue. Administrators made no commitments to defund...

University President Morton Schapiro. Administrators addressed protests led by NU Community Not Cops at Tuesday’s Faculty Assembly.

Administrators talk winter plans, student protests at fall Faculty Assembly meeting

November 18, 2020

At Tuesday’s Faculty Assembly, Northwestern administrators discussed plans to bring students to campus this winter and ongoing student protests demanding the abolition of University Police. Faculty...

In FY 2020, University Police expenses totaled $11.2 million — 90 percent of which went to compensation and external contract staffing. The University projects UP expenses for FY 2021 to be down by 5.2 percent to $10.6 million.

Northwestern releases long-awaited NUPD budget review, details $11.2 million in expenses for FY 2020

November 17, 2020

Northwestern released a review of University Police on Monday, detailing its role on campus, budget allocations and a slight decrease in spending over the past two fiscal years. Black undergraduate...

protest-meets-twerk session. 

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NUCNC, B. Burlesque twerk in front of Tech, protest NUPD

November 17, 2020

Northwestern Community Not Cops partnered with B. Burlesque Monday night for a protest-meets-dance party in the street outside the Technological Institute at 2145 Sheridan Rd. About 50 students met...

Evanston Police officers block off Sherman Avenue as students disperse following the conclusion of the march.

NUCNC celebrates Black love on day 33 of actions to abolish NUPD

November 15, 2020

Northwestern Community Not Cops took students on a “Black joy” tour of Evanston Friday night, celebrating Black students and marking 33 consecutive days of actions demanding the abolition of University...

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