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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


Schill defended his decision to negotiate with pro-Palestinian activists and emphasized his commitment to free speech and student safety Thursday morning.

University President Michael Schill tried to walk a thin line in his remarks before congress. He still faces dissatisfaction from dueling camps.

May 24, 2024

Facing tough questions from lawmakers about his response to pro-Palestinian activism, University President Michael Schill attempted to perform a balancing act during his Thursday morning testimony before...

Demonstrators began taking tents down on Deering Meadow at about 3 p.m. Monday after organizers reached an agreement with administrators.

Captured: Demonstrators take down encampment on Deering Meadow

April 29, 2024

After five days on Deering Meadow, pro-Palestinian demonstrators began taking down their encampment at about 3 p.m. Monday afternoon. Organizers reached an agreement with administrators Monday morning...

The University and the NU Divestment Coalition reached an agreement Monday morning.

Administrators, student demonstrators reach agreement to end encampment on Deering Meadow

April 29, 2024

Student demonstrators wrapped up negotiations with the University Monday after five days of demonstrations. The University will engage in a number of steps to support Palestinian students and protest on...

Divestment from Israel-affiliated companies and institutions remains one of the key demands of the ongoing encampment on Deering Meadow.

The Daily Explains: Amid demands to divest from Israel, NU’s investments remain a mystery

April 29, 2024

For organizers of the ongoing encampment on Deering Meadow, a primary demand is for the University to disclose its investments and divest from companies that supply arms to Israel. Northwestern’s...

Evanston resident Dave Trippel began painting a sign Thursday afternoon that renames Deering Meadow "Hind Meadow" after Hind Rajab, a 6-year-old Palestinian child who was killed in January by Israeli tank fire in Gaza.

Live: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators continue to push for divestment on Deering Meadow following agreement

April 25, 2024

About 50 student activists began setting up tents on Deering Meadow Thursday morning in an effort to pressure Northwestern to divest from companies and cut ties with institutions connected to Israel. Six...

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