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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

Here is an introduction to just some of the activist groups on campus.

Voices for change: A non-comprehensive guide to NU’s activist landscape

August 13, 2023

One of Northwestern’s core values is social justice, a principle built upon a long history of student activism. This year marks the 55th anniversary of the Bursar’s Office Takeover, in which over 100...

Five people sitting in chairs with water bottles at their feet.

Northwestern Accountability Alliance gathers support for community benefits agreement at town hall

May 28, 2023

Panelists at Northwestern Accountability Alliance’s town hall Saturday encouraged NU students and faculty and Evanston residents to support a community benefits agreement between the city and University...

Large tan building structure that looks like a coliseum with words reading “Ryan Field” and several cars parked in front.

Community, Northwestern groups form alliance against Rebuild Ryan Field

May 3, 2023

Five community and Northwestern-affiliated organizations formed a coalition under the name “Northwestern Accountability Alliance” to call on the University to negotiate a community benefits agreement...

Multiple arms in different colored and patterned sleeves with different student groups labelled on them.

SOLR hosts May Day event to celebrate campus workers, spotlight intersectional activism efforts

May 2, 2023

Hundreds of students and workers gathered in the Multicultural Center Monday to celebrate May Day, which recognizes the struggles and gains of international labor organization efforts.  On May 1, 1886,...

Worker in purple cap and purple crewneck with hair pulled back crouched over holding a yellow broom. There is a blurred thought bubble above her head. Laundry machines surround both sides.

‘We are suffering too much’: Maintenance technicians report overwork, retaliation from Northwestern supervisors

April 27, 2023

Content warning: This story includes mentions of workplace abuse and racism. Two names have been changed in this story to protect the safety of workers who are currently employed. Both workers requested...

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