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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


Houskeeper: The problems with Northwestern’s social justice warriors

June 5, 2015

Northwestern does not have a large activist community, but it is a place where attempts at dialogue always seem to end up being particularly unproductive. Inability to discuss serious issues could be the...

Communication sophomore Matt Fulle speaks in support of Mayor Rahm Emanuel at a panel about the mayoral runoff election hosted by the Center for Civic Engagement and Political Union. The center hosted the event to inform students about the unprecedented runoff election between Emanuel and Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia.

Students discuss upcoming Chicago mayoral runoff election

April 3, 2015

Two Northwestern groups hosted a panel Thursday night aimed at better informing students about the candidates in the Chicago mayoral runoff election. In front of a crowd of about 35, student panelists...

Weinberg junior Noah Whinston speaks on behalf of NUDivest at a panel hosted by NU Political Union. NUDivest and NU Coalition for Peace formally met for the first time at Monday’s discussion.

NUDivest, Coalition for Peace talk divestment at Political Union

February 10, 2015

Students involved with Northwestern Divest and Northwestern Coalition for Peace met in person for the first time at a panel hosted by Northwestern Political Union on Monday night. NUDivest is a movement pushing...

Students gather to continue debating ASA boycott of Israeli universities

March 11, 2014

Students from opposing sides of a boycott of Israeli universities came together Monday night to discuss the issue and how students can effectively engage the conversation. About 20 people attended the...

Attendees listen to President Morton Schapiro at the Political Union discussion in Scott Hall’s Ripton Room on Wednesday evening. Schapiro described several empirical studies on the economics of higher education in his talk.

President Schapiro speaks with Political Union at round table discussion

October 31, 2013

University President Morton Schapiro discussed the economic value of a college education at a Political Union event on Wednesday.  About 20 people attended the event in Scott Hall. Weinberg senior...

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