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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


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NU to start in-person instruction Jan. 18 after record number of COVID-19 cases

January 11, 2022

While about 10% of Northwestern undergraduate students have tested positive for COVID-19 since December, the University still feels prepared to resume in-person classes and activities Jan. 18, Vice President...

In Focus: Students grapple with bureaucracy, lack of clarity after returning from medical leave

In Focus: Students grapple with bureaucracy, lack of clarity after returning from medical leave

November 25, 2019

While on medical leave last year, Medill senior Drake Wilson received a letter from Northwestern reassuring him that he was “still a part of the Wildcat community” even if he wasn’t physically on...

Emily Ash speaks at an ASG Senate meeting. ASG and SASS are partnering to improve experiences for students taking medical leaves of absence

All-student advisory board to assess medical leave of absence process

February 5, 2019

Associated Student Government and Student Assistance and Support Services are partnering to create an advisory board to improve experiences for students who take medical leaves of absence. At Northwestern,...

In Focus: For students dealing with mental health issues, medical leave process presents obstacles

In Focus: For students dealing with mental health issues, medical leave process presents obstacles

March 4, 2016

John Mederich experienced his first mental breakdown in October 2013. A report on the incident described a volatile scene. According to medical records obtained by The Daily, a friend became worried...

Jason Arkin took his own life on May 19. The McCormick junior was from Overland Park, Kansas.

Northwestern student who killed himself initially referred to CAPS waitlist

June 7, 2015

More than two years ago, Jason Arkin admitted he had “fleeting thoughts of self-harm” to a Counseling and Psychological Services staff member, but he was told there was a waitlist for individual counseling...

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