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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


President Barack Obama waves to onlookers as the presidential motorcade travels on Sheridan Road. Hundreds of students lined the street to greet the president.

Obama shows Northwestern spirit during economic address

October 2, 2014

Though President Barack Obama came to Evanston to talk about the economy, he made Thursday a historic day for Northwestern when he opened with a “Go Cats!” and reminded the crowd of the time he “popped...

U.S. Marine Corp MV-22 aircraft lands on the lakefill Monday afternoon as part of an exercise to prepare for the arrival of President Barack Obama on Thursday. Obama will give a speech  on campus before returning to Washington.

Northwestern, Evanston prepare for Obama’s visit

September 30, 2014

As a sitting president prepares to visit campus for the first time in 60 years, Evanston and Northwestern officials are working closely with the White House to increase security and finalize the audience...

Tink, a Chicago rapper and singer, is one of several local artists to be featured on the IndieU stage at Dillo Day. The lineup will also include RUNNING, Teen Witch Fan Club and the GTW, Mayfest announced Sunday.

Updated: Mayfest, WNUR announce IndieU stage lineup

May 25, 2014

Update, 4:30 p.m. Thursday: Sirr Tmo will serve as the fifth artist performing on the IndieU stage and will play during the second slot, WNUR announced Thursday. Sirr Tmo works as a producer, DJ...

Letter to the Editor: Reflecting on 2 years of the 10K Initiative

December 6, 2013

As we near the end of the year, it’s only natural to look back and reflect over the past few months.  With the deadline for the ASG 10K Initiative approaching (Dec. 14 — get your submissions in!),...

Juan Herrera, captain of the Northwestern Quidditch team, poses on his steed.

Quirky Questions: Juan Herrera, captain of Northwestern quidditch team

October 5, 2012

Don't have a Nimbus 2000 levitating in the back of your closet? Don't worry, you can still play Quidditch like they do in the wizarding world of Harry Potter, with a few modifications. Instead of soaring...

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