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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

Vines: Too much importance placed on grades

Vines: Too much importance placed on grades

October 22, 2013

Almost every day, students across the country strive to get their hands on that amazing letter A. They go to school early, stay after to ask questions and spend hours each night studying. All to get one...

Patel: Empathize, dont compete, with friends

Patel: Empathize, don’t compete, with friends

October 8, 2013

Homecoming 2013 was unforgettable. Wildcat pride was rampant from the parade Friday, to the Lakefill on Saturday morning with "College GameDay," to the bleachers at the Ohio State game Saturday night....

Goodman: Is NU’s over-achieving culture stressing us out?

Goodman: Is NU’s over-achieving culture stressing us out?

September 24, 2013

After the deaths of multiple students last year, I was glad to see that Wildcat Welcome featured an Essential NU on mental health. Although I was not present, my friends who were peer advisers told me...

Addressing mental health during her speech at Dittmar Gallery on Tuesday night, Jennifer Peepas — known by her blogger pseudonym Captain Awkward — told students that in college self-care and exploring personal interests is more important than getting perfect grades.

Captain Awkward tackles stress in college

January 22, 2013

Joining Northwestern’s ongoing conversation surrounding mental health, the professional blogger Captain Awkward visited campus Tuesday to address coping with stress and isolation in college. Jennifer...

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