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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


An illustration of gray chairs with environmental symbols on them arranged in a circle. A green recycling symbol is in the middle of the circle.

Environmental groups, sustainNU seek to expand communication and collaboration

February 15, 2023

Northwestern has almost 20 different environmental student organizations and while each club is independent, Associate Director of Sustainability Julie Cahillane said she saw the potential for these groups...

Drawing of green vegetables inside of a paper grocery bag behind food cans and a tomato.

Low-income students living off-campus manage food insecurity

April 13, 2022

As a low-income student who has lived off campus for two years, McCormick senior Yaritza Chavez doesn’t have a Northwestern meal plan, so she said she has to balance the responsibility of credit card...

Where does Northwestern’s food waste go?

February 23, 2022

Have you ever wondered what happens to Northwestern’s leftover dining hall food? The waste, which measures up to about 3.6 tons, gets composted every week. Some trays of food that do not go out to serve...

Northwestern student volunteers stand around boxes of supplies at a refugee center.

Northwestern’s volunteer groups kick into gear for winter quarter

January 25, 2022

After COVID-19 safety protocols loosened up with last year’s vaccinations rollouts, some student volunteer groups have returned to their in-person activities this school year.  Campus Kitchen works...

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