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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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LTE: Journalists must remain objective

LTE: Journalists must remain objective

May 6, 2025

In his April 28 op-ed “Journalists, what side of history are you on?”, Gabe Hawkins wrote that journalistic objectivity was “drilled into” his skull during his first year at Medill. I’m glad...

LTE: NU-AAUP Executive Committee calls for Prof. Steven Thrasher’s reinstatement

LTE: NU-AAUP Executive Committee calls for Prof. Steven Thrasher’s reinstatement

April 11, 2025

An open letter from the Executive Committee of the Northwestern University chapter of the American Association of University Professors to University President Michael Schill, University Provost Kathleen...

The Weekly: Steven Thrasher termination, graduate student deferral, Evanston Mayoral Election

April 9, 2025

In this episode, The Daily summarizes major headlines covering Prof. Steven Thrasher termination, graduate student deferral and the Evanston Mayoral Election. What is going on with Medill professor...

Medill canceled Prof. Steven Thrasher’s Spring Quarter courses on Monday, one day before the start of the term.

Students protest at The Rock, demand transparency after Prof. Steven Thrasher’s classes canceled

April 2, 2025

About 15 students protested Tuesday evening at The Rock to demand an explanation after Northwestern canceled Medill Prof. Steven Thrasher’s Spring Quarter classes. On Monday, Medill Dean Charles Whitaker...

LTE: Steven Thrasher’s termination is a damnation of the futures of journalism and academia: An Open Letter from 117 Medill alumni & current students

LTE: Steven Thrasher’s termination is a damnation of the futures of journalism and academia: An Open Letter from 117 Medill alumni & current students

March 30, 2025

To Dean Charles Whitaker, the faculty at the Medill School of Journalism and fellow Medill alumni, The recent news of Prof. Steven Thrasher’s tenure rejection and planned termination in 2026 is absolutely...

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