student groups

Previous ImproveNU winners reflect on progress as this year’s contest approaches

February 14, 2020

With the third annual ImproveNU contest approaching, previous years’ winners are reflecting on their accomplishments. The contest, organized by Associated Student Government, invites Northwestern start-ups...

NU Declassified: Refresh, Fusion hold winter auditions

January 16, 2020

NEYA THANIKACHALAM: Welcome to NU Declassified, a look into how Wildcats thrive and survive on Northwestern’s campus. I’m Neya Thanikachalam. As students move back in for Winter Quarter, they’re...

Pomp: Student organizations should refocus on missions, not exclusivity

April 19, 2018

I have heard time and time again how annoying it is that seemingly everything at Northwestern requires an application, a petition or some sort of rigorous selection process. Even opportunities you wouldn’t...

The Spectrum: Fear of ‘making it about race’ stops students of color from speaking out

February 27, 2017

This essay is part of The Spectrum, a weekly forum in our Opinion section for marginalized voices to share their perspectives. To submit a piece for The Spectrum or discuss story ideas, please email [email protected]. I...

Wuest: Student groups should welcome diversity in new members

January 12, 2017

Coming to Northwestern can be overwhelming. By the end of two weeks in Evanston, it’s common for new students to have attended information sessions for multiple clubs, interviewed with a number of pre-professional...