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The Daily Northwestern

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


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Northwestern affirms commitment to diversity after SCOTUS strikes down affirmative action

June 29, 2023

Northwestern affirmed its commitment to diversity in a statement Thursday after the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that affirmative action admission policies are unconstitutional. The decision strikes down...

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Legal experts say upcoming Supreme Court decisions could threaten diversity in universities

May 22, 2023

Prior to 1966, an average of five Black students per year enrolled at Northwestern. That year, NU’s race-based recruitment infrastructure changed with the inception of two new programs: the NU Chicago...

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Federal judge halts FDA approval of abortion pill, Chicago abortion group rallies

April 9, 2023

A Texas federal judge issued a decision Friday to suspend the Food and Drug Association’s more than 20-year-old approval of mifepristone — one of two drugs used together for medication abortion during...

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The Weekend Ahead: Campus performances to catch during Week 7

February 16, 2023

If you’re looking for weekend plans, here are some performances you won’t want to miss.  Violet Ethel M. Barber Theater Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. Tickets: $6-30 Based...

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Bienen Contemporary/Early Vocal Ensemble performs ‘Sound from the Bench,’ blends corporate personhood with music

February 13, 2023

A single note set the tone as Galvin Recital Hall’s dim lights illuminated the stretched image of a puppet on screen. Singers wearing black breathed, “Don’t sound obvious” as percussionist Ron...

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