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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...

NU Hillel President Sari Eisen introduced the speakers of the ceremony.

NU Hillel honors Israeli fallen soldiers, victims of terrorism at Yom HaZikaron ceremony

May 13, 2024

Northwestern Hillel hosted a Yom HaZikaron ceremony for Israel Memorial Day on Monday as part of the organization’s Israel Peace and Reflection Week programming.  The holiday traditionally honors...

The turmoil on the committee comes just days after University administrators reached a deal with organizers of the pro-Palestinian encampment on Deering Meadow.

President’s Advisory Committee on Preventing Antisemitism and Hate to cease work

May 2, 2024

The President’s Advisory Committee on Preventing Antisemitism and Hate will cease its work following the Wednesday resignations of seven committee members, the 11 remaining committee members wrote in...

Jewish students have mixed reactions to pro-Palestine encampment

While some Jewish students support pro-Palestine encampment, others express discomfort and safety concerns with ongoing demonstration

April 29, 2024

As the pro-Palestine encampment on Deering Meadow enters its fifth day, the protest has spurred mixed responses from Northwestern’s more than 2,000 Jewish undergraduate and graduate students. Some...

JVP NU said in the statement it has evidence the counterdemonstration was “a coordinated effort organized by the Anti-Defamation League,” contradicting statements by pro-Israel protesters that the event was organically organized.

JVP NU releases statement after Deering Meadow counterprotest

April 28, 2024

Northwestern's chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace released a statement on the pro-Israel counterprotest on Deering Meadow Sunday afternoon. "We condemn today's violent, racist, and intimidating Zionist...

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