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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


Dozens of students and campus workers arrived at the Multicultural Center in celebration of May Day.

Students Organizing for Labor Rights celebrates May Day amid ongoing contract negotiations between service workers, Compass Group

May 12, 2024

On May 1, 1886, thousands of workers across the U.S. organized a strike to demand an 8-hour work day.  Three years later, a federation of labor unions and socialist parties designated May 1 as a day...

At around 3 p.m., more than 100 protesters gathered around The Rock.

Activist groups seek to show admitted students ‘real’ NU with protests across campus for divestment, support for Palestinians

April 15, 2024

Newly admitted Northwestern students visiting the University for Wildcat Days experienced a different dining experience at Sargent Hall and Allison Hall midday Monday. Though the lines to enter each poured...

Protesters gathered around Sargent Hall, holding up signs that read “We demand justice for workers,” “Compass, realign your morals” and “Hold Compass accountable.”

SOLR-led walkout at Sargent Hall demands better conditions, adequate pay for Compass workers

February 27, 2024

More than 70 students gathered outside of Sargent Dining Hall in a Tuesday walkout to demand better working conditions for service workers contracted by Compass Group, NU’s food service contractor.  Students...

SOLR members said learning about the history of labor movements at NU helps preserve generational knowledge.

SOLR teach-in emphasizes learning from, building relationships with campus workers

January 28, 2024

Students gathered in Annenberg Hall Friday to learn about the history of labor movements at Northwestern from Students Organizing for Labor Rights.   The event marked the last day of Disorientation...

NU student activists dined on tacos and nachos during the first day of “Disorientation Week.”

NU activist organizations plan to host “Disorientation Week”

January 19, 2024

A group of NU student activist organizations are hosting their first “Disorientation Week: What Northwestern Won’t Teach Us” starting Sunday, Fossil Free NU announced via Instagram. Other organizations...

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