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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

City Council to vote on education initiative

June 2, 2014

An Evanston committee Monday night unanimously recommended that the city join with, and consider a $50,000 contribution  to, a long-term education initiative called Cradle to Career. Members...

Study reveals Evanston uptick in tickets for marijuana possession, decrease in arrests

Study reveals Evanston uptick in tickets for marijuana possession, decrease in arrests

May 26, 2014

Evanston police ticketed those charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana more often in 2013 than they arrested them, according to a study released last week. In Evanston, 69 percent of...

Guest Column: Scientific illiteracy linked to marijuana research abnormalities

April 24, 2014

Cannabis has been consumed for thousands of years, and scientific research of its physiological effects on the brain has been going on for decades. So why should one particular Feinberg School of Medicine...

Former police officer Ryan Harmon talks to student drug policy activists at the Midwest Regional SSDP Conference. The conference attracted more than 60 students from across the region.

Panelists, activists discuss drug policy at regional conference

April 13, 2014

Student activists from across the Midwest came to Northwestern on Saturday to hear several speakers and engage in discussions regarding different aspects of U.S. drug policy. NU's chapter of Students...

Weinberg senior Marko Pavisic presents recommended changes to Evanstons drug policy Monday evening. Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) referred the presentation to the Human Services Committee, which will take up the issue in April or May.

Evanston to examine drug code reforms

March 11, 2014

City officials decided Monday to begin to investigate potential changes to Evanston’s controlled substance policy. Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) referred a presentation on recommended drug policy reforms...

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