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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

Social media has profound effects on COVID-19 misinformation, a study involving a Northwestern professor found.

Nationwide research project sheds light on the relationship between COVID-19 misinformation and social media

October 12, 2020

A nationwide survey involving political science Prof. James Druckman found that social media users are more likely to believe misinformation about COVID-19, resulting in public health consequences. The...

Defining Safe: Samuel Maude reclaimed his body and sexuality at Northwestern

Defining Safe: Samuel Maude reclaimed his body and sexuality at Northwestern

July 12, 2020

In the latest episode of Defining Safe, The Daily spoke to Medill 2020 graduate Samuel Maude. Four years ago, Samuel was a “scared boy.” He was unconfident in his body, sexuality and career path. But...

Borrok: The Grief Olympics

Borrok: The Grief Olympics

May 17, 2020

Those that have spent excess time on the internet, as I am known to do, have inevitably run into the tense conversations that develop out of tragedy. What starts as a series of tributes to those suffering...

Borrok: Redefining cyberbullying in the age of apathy

January 9, 2020

For years, parents and educators have lamented cyberbullying. The conflict that once took place on the battlegrounds of our hallways has now moved to an invisible plane. The threats that make school a...

Borrok: Generation Z is lonely; social media is to blame

Borrok: Generation Z is lonely; social media is to blame

October 27, 2019

Growing up in the age of social media, I often thought of Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter as beacons of hope that connected the world tighter than ever before. The idea perpetuated by our parents, that...

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