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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

Here’s everything you’ll need to know to tackle Northwestern slang and acronyms when you get to campus.

Northwebster: Navigating NU slang and lingo

August 12, 2023

Coming to college is like entering a new world, complete with all of its own slang and phrases. Here’s a quick briefer on some of the sayings and acronyms that you’ll come in contact with when you...

A book with the word Northwebster across it with speech bubbles saying eduroam and CTECS

Northwebster: A dictionary for translating Northwestern’s dialect

August 12, 2022

We’re all too familiar with the feeling when you’re introduced to a new atmosphere and you’re using Google Maps to get around campus. And when you ask for directions, you get hit with jargon like...

A wide shot of the exterior of Elder Hall at the corner of the tan building with double room windows and a full glass wall in the corner. There are a few people on the tan path in front of the building, near a few areas of grass and bushes. There are trees in front of the building.

Welcome home, Wildcats: breaking down dorm life at Northwestern

August 12, 2022

Living in a residence hall is a huge transition, and feeling at home on campus is an integral part of adapting to life at Northwestern. We’re breaking down the ins and outs of living on campus. Navigating...

White text on a purple background shows “Northwestern” in a dictionary entry.

Northwebster: A crash course to NU lingo

August 16, 2021

Welcome to Northwestern! Transitioning to a new living and learning environment can be really stressful. What are CTECs? Why are there sirens outside on this fine Tuesday morning? To help, we created a...

Campus language can be disorienting for first-year students. For example, WildCARDs are student IDs used to access buildings and pay for meals.

Northwebster: A dictionary for all of your Northwestern needs

August 16, 2020

The first few weeks at any college can be overwhelming — Northwestern is no different! Between finding your classes, figuring out when to eat at the dining hall and the schedule of the intercampus bus,...

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