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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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 18, 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...

NU community members came to Monday afternoon’s NUGW rally bearing signs, NUGW T-shirts and noise-making devices.

Graduate workers union rallies for timely bargaining, response to economic demands from NU

November 14, 2023

Close to 500 Northwestern community members gathered outside Silverman Hall Monday afternoon for a “Pay, Power, and Protections NOW!” rally hosted by Northwestern University Graduate Workers. Last...

Evanston residents and Northwestern residents protested calling for a community benefits agreement in September.

Student organizations talk NU community benefits agreement for the Ryan Field rebuild

November 13, 2023

After months of contentious talks, protests and votes, City Council is finally set to vote on two ordinances Monday: one that rezones Ryan Field to allow for public-facing concerts and another for the...

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