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

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The Rock is painted black and gold to memorialize the death of first-year student Mohammed Ramzan. The students who painted The Rock are asking that it is left unpainted for at least three days to respect the beginning of the Muslim mourning period.

Students paint The Rock to commemorate Mohammed Ramzan

April 16, 2017

Less than a week after the death of first-year student Mohammed Ramzan, Communication freshman Kimani Isaac said she started processing the loss of her friend while guarding The Rock. Using only smartphone...

A volunteer reads out names of genocide victims in front of The Rock on Monday. The 12-hour name reading event, promoting genocide awareness and prevention, is the first ever at Northwestern.

Students commemorate genocide victims with 12-hour name reading

April 3, 2017

Volunteers braved the rainy weather by The Rock – painted with a yellow flame representing genocide awareness – to participate in the University’s inaugural 12-hour genocide victim name reading Monday. About...

Dozens of people gather at The Rock on Monday to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline. Protesters chanted, “Water is life. You can’t drink oil,” as they marched from The Rock to Norris University Center.

‘Water is life’: Protesters rally on campus against Dakota Access Pipeline

October 10, 2016

About 50 people gathered at The Rock on Monday afternoon to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline for this year’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The rally was organized by the Native American and Indigenous...

Actor Adam DeVine laughs with director Jake Szymanski (Communication ‘04) at The Rock. The duo visited Northwestern on Wednesday to promote its upcoming film “Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates.”

Adam Devine, Northwestern alum Jake Szymanski speak about new movie

May 19, 2016

A&E Actor Adam Devine doesn’t just cry in movies, he “spit cries.” Devine showcased his spit-crying abilities to more than 40 students at The Rock on Wednesday afternoon. “Spit crying...

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Captured: Students march to raise awareness of sexual assault, support survivors

April 21, 2016

Welcome to The Daily's photo blog: Captured. This will be a space to share photos by The Daily's staff as well as photos from members of our community. Students can submit entries to be considered from...

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