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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


After criticism of Northwestern’s majority-white Greek community, leaders look to increase inclusivity

November 20, 2014

Haley Smith said she never thought that much about race until she walked into her first sorority recruitment event. The African-American Medill sophomore said there were few women of color in Norris...

Members of the class of 2017 participate in a team building exercise during Wildcat Welcome. Northwestern will implement a recruiting freeze that will be in effect during Wildcat Welcome.

Northwestern introduces recruitment freeze for student groups

July 1, 2014

Northwestern will implement a recruitment freeze at the beginning of Fall Quarter prohibiting all student groups from releasing applications and holding formal events aimed at recruiting new students until...

One year after Michael Collins incident, campus leaders reflect on progress, next steps

January 12, 2014

A year after an alleged racial incident involving a Northwestern employee sparked discussions surrounding race on campus, student diversity leaders expressed tentative hope that the campus climate is headed...

Student's hazing story sheds light on Northwestern's 'broken' disciplinary system

Student’s hazing story sheds light on Northwestern’s ‘broken’ disciplinary system

November 26, 2013

Sean Lavery’s face was red with blood. His cheeks and forehead were bruised. A plastic tube ran through his battered nostrils. It was May 19, 2012, and Lavery was in the emergency room with a busted...

Demand for CAPS up 19 percent as search for third new counselor continues

November 26, 2013

Student requests for Counseling and Psychological Services have increased 19 percent this quarter, executive director John Dunkle said, following a 14 percent increase during last academic year  — yet...

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