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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


Sumra: US just suffered a terror attack, why aren’t we treating it like one?

October 3, 2017

As the dust settles on what was the largest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, questions will surely be prompted from all sides. From liberals, we’ll likely see the bombast of gun control, whereas...

Messages and tributes placed by members of the public following the terrorist attacks in Brussels on March 22. One Northwestern student interning in Brussels checked in safe shortly after the attacks.

Students, administrators aim to keep study abroad life as usual despite terrorist threats

March 31, 2016

As Julie Friend drove around Pakistan with a convoy of Medill graduate students, the administrator — whose job was to make sure the young reporters stayed safe — said her chief concern was not terrorism...

The Eiffel Tower lit up following terrorist attacks in Paris that left 130 dead and many more wounded. Northwestern study abroad students reported mixed responses to University action following the attacks, which included counseling services, “interfaith reflection” and flexible work deadlines.

Paris study abroad students mixed on University action following terrorist attacks

January 20, 2016

Abby Albrecht said her day started off “amazing,” as she had set aside homework to explore the cobbled streets of Paris. She had no idea she would wind up walking into the scene of a deadly terrorist...

Kempis: Jakarta, Paris and the problem with selective grief

Kempis: Jakarta, Paris and the problem with selective grief

January 20, 2016

Last Thursday afternoon, a number of assailants associated with the Islamic State group attacked a shopping district in central Jakarta, Indonesia, killing eight people and wounding more. In many ways...

Lavery: Finding the finish line in the face of tragedy

Lavery: Finding the finish line in the face of tragedy

April 16, 2013

The last mile of a marathon is a character-defining experience. It teaches a person that real grit, passion and determination are traits you cannot train into existence. In Chicago, the final stretch down...

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