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The Daily Northwestern

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


SAD symptoms are similar to depression symptoms including withdrawal, less pleasure from typically enjoyable activities, increased irritability and fatigue and a decrease in concentration.

Faculty, students share seasonal depression coping strategies

December 4, 2024

Psychology Prof. Wendi Gardner was diagnosed with winter seasonal depression after moving to Ohio from Florida for graduate school. As she experienced her first Midwest winter, she said she noticed...

A calendar on a light blue background. The calendar says “SUN” on the top in Black, and has the number 6 on it.

The Week Ahead: What’s coming up in Evanston the week of Feb. 6

February 6, 2022

Here are some ways to celebrate Black History Month and avoid the outdoors this week in Evanston as the weather remains below freezing. Winter Wonderland Feb. 1 - Feb. 28, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evanston...

The entrance to the Wellness Center at Henry Crown Sports Pavilion, featuring glass doors with purple lettering.

The Daily’s guide to handling winter on campus

January 7, 2022

As students trickle back to campus, some may have trouble coping with below freezing temperatures and a sun that sets before 5 p.m.  Here’s how to prepare for the winter part of Winter Quarter.  Managing...

Most students, whether they’re living in Evanston or not, will face darker and colder days over the next few months. This winter will be particularly difficult, as seasonal affective disorder compounds the stress of online learning and the pandemic.

Seasonal affective disorder threatens students’ already eroding mental health

November 5, 2020

As a quarter of mostly remote learning meets shorter days and colder temperatures, some students are struggling with the onset of seasonal affective disorder. Communication sophomore Marisa Gudino moved...

Norris University Center. Though usually packed during midterms, the quiet atmosphere of Norris this fall promotes distanced studying opportunities for students on campus.

As winter nears, students worry about safe meetups

October 8, 2020

With COVID-19 restrictions limiting on-campus common space options, students have traded Norbucks meetups for afternoons on the Lakefill. But as temperatures drop and students flock indoors, the extent...

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