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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


Schapiro’s petition policy misguided, student activists say

May 12, 2013

Northwestern student activists say a recent op-ed co-written by University President Morton Schapiro misses the point of the petitions piling up on his desk and in his inbox. Schapiro explained in...

Student band Kite and Swans performs Saturday afternoon during Philfest at Norris University Center. The event, sponsored by A&O and SEED, was initially scheduled to be on the Norris East Lawn, but was moved indoors to accommodate the weather.

A&O partners with environmental groups for indoor Philfest concert

May 12, 2013

Northwestern students took Philfest's easygoing atmosphere inside Norris University Center after cold weather prompted a change of venue for the annual concert Saturday. The bluegrass festival, organized...

Northwestern takes steps to decrease plastic bottle usage

May 6, 2013

Recent water fountain renovations inside residential buildings have coincided with student efforts to reduce the use of disposable plastic bottles on campus. Residential Services took the latest step...

Weinberg dean Sarah Mangelsdorf,  who spoke at H. Paul Friesema’s memorial service, said he was instrumental in developing the schools environmental policy program.

Northwestern celebrates life of trailblazing professor

April 28, 2013

Family, colleagues and former students of Prof. H. Paul Friesema remembered his contributions to environmental studies at Northwestern during a memorial service Friday. “Paul was really planting seeds...

Climate change and its effects were discussed at a talk on the first day of Earth Week at Northwestern. The events are hosted by the Office of Sustainability in coordination with many student groups.

Office of Sustainability, environmental groups seek to promote campus involvement with Earth Week

April 22, 2013

The Office of Sustainability is joining with student groups this week to raise environmental awareness through Earth Week events, ranging from guest lectures to a “mountain” of trash display. Rob...

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