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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

In Focus: Beyond the numbers: Recruitment push may not address diversity concerns

In Focus: Beyond the numbers: Recruitment push may not address diversity concerns

May 23, 2013

Even before she came to campus for an admitted student day last April, Weinberg freshman Karley Woods heard about the tense state of race relations at Northwestern, an issue that made her hesitant to enroll. “It...

Students roast marshmallows Sunday afternoon at Cinco de Mayo bonfire hosted by Alianza. Alianza and Associated Student Government have received criticism for their e-mail asking students to celebrate Cinco de Mayo respectfully.

International students from Mexico take issue with Cinco de Mayo letter

May 7, 2013

Weinberg sophomore Pablo Garcia Romero grew up in Mexico and had the day off from school every year for Cinco de Mayo. So when an email about the holiday circulated through campus Saturday night, reminding...

Students roast marshmallows over a fire during the Alianza Fuego Bonfire Sunday afternoon. The event not only celebrates Cinco de Mayo, but also aims to show how to respectfully celebrate the holiday.

Students celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Lakefill bonfire

May 5, 2013

Rather than celebrating Cinco de Mayo with tacos or tequila, a group of Northwestern students gathered Sunday at the Lakefill to roast marshmallows and break pinatas. The Alianza Fuego Bonfire, which...

ASG president and executive vice presidential candidates discuss their diversity platforms at a debate hosted by Coalition of Colors Wednesday evening.

Coalition of Colors challenges ASG candidates on dedication to diversity

April 17, 2013

Students across campus cultural groups said at a Wednesday debate that they are unsatisfied with the Associated Student Government candidates' diversity platforms. “The idea (is) that they only speak...

Members of The Second City perform Wednesday night at Alianza and SHPES 14th Annual Comedy Beatdown. The show also featured comedian Mark Viera.

Second City, Mark Viera steal the spotlight at 14th Annual Comedy Beatdown

March 6, 2013

Comedians took the stage on campus Wednesday night at an event sponsored in honor of a late Northwestern student. The 14th annual Comedy Breakdown, sponsored by Alianza and the Society of Hispanic Professional...

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