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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


David Gernon, middle right, at CNBC. The Northwestern alum works on segments such as “Power Lunch,” which provides viewers with a brief overview on the financial market, real estate, media and technology.

Alumni Watch: Medill graduate David Gernon transitions from Northwestern to CNBC

October 8, 2018

For recent Northwestern graduate David Gernon (Medill ’18), there was little time to reflect on his years as a Northwestern student before jumping into his new role as a news associate for CNBC. Since...

Former Deputy Secretary of State Strobe Talbott speaks to students Wednesday at the Buffett Institute for Global Studies. Talbott discussed the current U.S. relationship with Russia.

Former Deputy Secretary of State talks U.S. foreign policy, relationship with Russia

February 28, 2018

In a Wednesday discussion focused on the United States’ relationship with Russia, former Deputy Secretary of State Strobe Talbott said it is time for reform in Russia. Sponsored by Northwestern University...

Residents talk at the Civic Center, where same-day voter registration took place. The midterm election drew about 46.2 percent of registered voters.

Republican victories surprise students

November 5, 2014

Northwestern students followed results of the midterm elections closely Tuesday night, with many surprised by Republican businessman Bruce Rauner's victory over Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn in Illinois' gubernatorial...

Don Gross, SESP senior and editor-in-chief of Politics and Policy, listens to professors Jordan Gans-Morse and John Bushnell at A Student Discussion on Russia, held in the Ripton Room Monday evening, as they describe Russian domestic reaction to the imprisonment of Pussy Riot. The event featured wide ranging discussions on post-Soviet Russia, including criticism of American media coverage of the Russia-Georgia War of 2008.

Students, professors talk ongoing US-Russia rivalry

October 28, 2013

During the 2008 war between Russia and Georgia, American media on both ends of the spectrum placed the blame on Russia even when Georgia provoked the conflict, two professors suggested at a discussion...

Prof. Ji-Yeon Yuh explained the history and political climate of North and South Korea on Wednesday night. About 25 students attended the discussion.

Students discuss North Korean history, politics

April 25, 2013

Weeks after North Korea threatened to attack South Korea and the United States, Prof. Ji-Yeon Yuh discussed Wednesday evening the isolated country's history and current political climate. Student attendees...

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