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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


Weinberg senior Tara Mittelberg visits the Embrapa research institute in Brazil. Mittelberg traveled to six different countries this summer to study genetically modified organisms and their relation to food security.

Around the world in 11 weeks: Grant takes Weinberg senior to three continents

September 21, 2016

The biggest challenge Tara Mittelberg faced on her 11-week research trip to six different countries was overcoming her fear of flying. “I had to take 18 planes,” the Weinberg senior said. “I would...

Weinberg senior Brad McCandless (right) and SESP junior Sarah Thompson host a “hunger banquet” in Parkes Hall on Wednesday night. The 2016 Dance Marathon emcees led a presentation on the effects of hunger and poverty around the world.

Northwestern students engage in poverty discussions at ‘hunger banquet’

February 18, 2016

Students were handed cards that determined their socioeconomic class — low income, middle income or high income — and the type of meal they received at a “hunger banquet” Wednesday night. About...

Political science prof. Elizabeth Shakman Hurd discusses violent extremism and religious freedom at the Buffett Institute. About 90 people gathered to hear her speak Friday as part of the Buffett Institute Faculty and Fellows Colloquium.

Northwestern professor talks pitfalls of counter-extremism efforts

February 7, 2016

Political science Prof. Elizabeth Shakman Hurd critiqued governments’ efforts to counter violent extremism, finding their limitations can often provoke the radicalization they are trying to prevent. About...

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