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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


Northwestern students perform a scene from Trouble in Mind, a play with characters who grow to better understand race and prejudice. The play is scheduled to run at the Louis Theater from May 16 to 25.

Evanston residents discuss portrayals of race in theater

May 7, 2014

Northwestern students performed two scenes Wednesday afternoon from a play examining race in American theater for an audience of more than 20 people at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, prompting...

The unionization movement headed by Kain Colter, Ramogi Huma and others has divided public opinion. Recent data suggests a racial divide in how the issue is perceived.

Race a potential factor in support for Northwestern unionization

April 9, 2014

On March 22, the Washington Post published the results of a poll they conducted with ABC News on public opinion about the rights of college athletes. Prompted in part by the ongoing Northwestern football...

Chicago organizers talk environmental justice at panel discussion

November 14, 2013

Chicago community organizers spoke on current efforts to combat environmental injustice at a panel Thursday night. The event drew about 15 people to McCormick Auditorium to discuss environmental justice,...

Weinberg senior Noah Charles speaks Tuesday afternoon at the People’s Gathering on the lawn by The Rock. Spearheaded by about 20 students, the event aimed to demonstrate the use of public space for positive change.

People’s Gathering discusses race, diversity problems on campus

May 21, 2013

Students and community members discussed race and diversity problems Tuesday in a free-form demonstration, encouraging attendees to take a stand for what they believe in. People's Gathering, an unstructured...

Patricia Telles-Irvin, Northwesterns vice president for student affairs, speaks Sunday afternoon about some of the issues that prevent people from seeking counseling. The panel was sponsored by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Social stigma panel explores intersection of race, mental health

May 19, 2013

Top representatives from Student Affairs and Counseling and Psychological Services spoke Sunday afternoon about the stigmas generated through race, sexuality and culture that prevent students from seeking...

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