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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


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The Weekend Ahead: Performances and events to catch for Week 9

May 18, 2023

If you’re looking for weekend plans, here are some performances and events on and off campus you won’t want to miss. Symphonic Wind Ensemble  Pick-Staiger Concert Hall   Friday 7:30 p.m. Tickets:...

Technological Institute, 2145 Sheridan Road. Researchers at Northwestern made a discovery contending the belief that all light material processes through the suprachiasmatic nucleus.

Researchers discover distinct neural pathway processes interim light exposure

July 26, 2019

Neurobiologists at Northwestern directly tested how the brain processes short exposure to light and found that acute bursts of light do not interfere with the body’s circadian rhythms. The study...

Douglas: Northwestern students undervalue sleep benefits

Douglas: Northwestern students undervalue sleep benefits

April 17, 2014

A couple of days ago, as I sat at a long, communal table at the Starbucks on Sherman Avenue, I was joined by two girls, both Northwestern students, who proceeded to describe vigorously to each other just...

Northwestern scientists uncover way to calm fear during sleep

September 24, 2013

Northwestern scientists have produced the first evidence that fear can be reduced during sleep. Katherina Hauner, a postdoctoral fellow in neurology at the Feinberg School of Medicine, said the team...

Wang: Beware effects of sleep deprivation

Wang: Beware effects of sleep deprivation

September 23, 2013

I can’t pinpoint the exact date when I realized that I had seriously screwed up my sleep schedule. In high school, the fact that I had to wake up early every day kept me on track. Much like rumble strips...

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