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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


Steven Monacelli, Associated Student Government's vice president for community relations, speaks in support of passing the resolution, "Students Support Gun Control," at Wednesday's Senate meeting. The resolution, which encourages Congress and President Barack Obama to work together on legislation to reduce gun violence, passed shortly after.

ASG passes legislation supporting gun control, divestment from fossil fuels

January 30, 2013

After a nearly four-hour long meeting with much debate, Associated Student Government passed a resolution to recommend divesting from the coal industry and another to support improved gun regulations. Senators...

Evanston Police recovered this toy pistol from Adel Mohammed Sobhi, 19, a student at Evanston Township High School. Sobhi was charged with disorderly conduct in connection to the incident, one of several nationwide after the Newtown, Conn. school shooting.

Evanston schools, mayor respond to Newtown, Conn., shooting

January 6, 2013

Evanston school officials reassured parents and Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl has called for stronger gun control in response to the Dec. 14 shooting at a Connecticut elementary school that killed 26 people. On...

Watters: Causes need to be more than just convenient

Watters: Causes need to be more than just convenient

November 28, 2012

There’s nothing that gets me more frustrated than a lot of talk and no action, whether we’re talking about the way President Barack Obama’s first term was run with a lot of posturing and not really...

Schapiro hopes to bring Northwestern to India

November 14, 2012

In an effort to expand Northwestern's reach across international borders, University President Morton Schapiro has expressed interest in starting programs in India. Following NU trustees' decision to...

Students and faculty from Medill and the Political Science department gather Tuesday night at McCormick Tribune Center Forum to watch the election on the big screen live from CNN.

Northwestern students gather at watch parties, await election results

November 7, 2012

In the hours leading up to President Barack Obama’s election to a second term, hundreds of Northwestern students and staff members converged in watch parties across campus, awaiting the results of...

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