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The Daily Northwestern

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 plans trips to Springfield and D.C. to discuss gun control

February 8, 2013

A mere signature on a petition is not enough for University President Morton Schapiro, who will travel to Springfield, Ill., and Washington, D.C., to further the gun control discussion. More than 350...

Communication junior Sarah Brock expresses her concern that the emergency resolution to celebrate Ronald Reagans birthday will tarnish ASGs reputation.

ASG nominates members for firearms regulation committee, proposes resolution to recognize Reagan’s birthday

February 7, 2013

Associated Student Government discussed nominating members for a committee to focus on firearm regulation and proposed a resolution in recognition of a president's birthday during Wednesday's Senate meeting. Toward...

Ani Ajith, ASG speaker (left), and Victor Shao, ASG president, answer questions from the senators. During Wednesdays meeting, senators proposed five new pieces of legislation and passed one bill.

ASG members propose bill for creation of gun control committee and endorsement of divestment from coal industry

January 24, 2013

Associated Student Government senators proposed legislation Wednesday supporting gun control and endorsing divestment from the coal industry. Steven Monacelli, ASG’s vice president for community relations,...

Students offer mixed reactions to Obama’s inaugural speech

January 21, 2013

Northwestern students received President Barack Obama’s second inaugural address Monday with mixed reviews, many praising its directness while others were left hoping for a more bipartisan focus. Obama...

Political Union president Steven Monacelli debates with Illinois State Rifle Assocation vice president Mike Weisman. The debate, held at the Buffett Center, focused on gun control laws.

Political Union hosts heated gun discussion

January 15, 2013

In the wake of high-profile mass shootings and Chicago’s deadliest year on record, the Northwestern Political Union hosted Monday night a discussion about gun control. Mike Weisman, vice president...

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