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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


Downtown Evanston employees hand out Trick or Treat Stroll maps

Evanston holds annual Trick or Treat Stroll

October 27, 2024

Evanston held its annual Trick or Treat Stroll Saturday afternoon, when families traveled between 40 participating businesses to collect treats. About 400 participants went to Fountain Square to pick...

What’s New at NU: Transfer students talk about navigating new school

October 21, 2024

National Transfer Student Week is Oct. 21-25. The Daily explores the experiences of transfer students new and old and what it’s like to be part of their unique community.  SHAE LAKE: When I first...

On-campus motor vehicle theft jumped from 16 reported offenses in 2022 to 101 in 2023, continuing a trend of rising theft on the Evanston campus since 2021.

Annual Security Report shows increase in campus thefts, burglaries

October 3, 2024

Northwestern’s Annual Security Report revealed significant increases in theft and motor vehicle burglary for the past three years.  NU released the report, published Monday, in accordance with the...

This Sunday marked the 25th anniversary of honoring Ricky Byrdsong, NU’s first African American head basketball coach, in Evanston’s annual Race Against Hate.

Race Against Hate: Ricky Byrdsong’s Legacy

June 17, 2024

Ricky Byrdsong always shared his positivity with those around him, Sherialyn Byrdsong, his wife, said. As the first African American head basketball coach at Northwestern University and a dedicated Vice...

A chalkboard sign that says Small Business Saturday, with the words “giveaways,” “donate” and “socks” in smaller letters below.

Evanston businesses talk shopping local on Small Business Saturday

November 28, 2023

Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday aims to increase economic activity a little closer to home. Small businesses nationwide — including some in Evanston — held sales and...

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