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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

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

The Daily Northwestern


Evanston Township High School was named one of the top schools on The Washington Post’s list of the most challenging schools in America. The school placed 17th in Illinois and 584th in the nation.

Evanston Township High School ranks highly on national school list

April 21, 2015

Evanston Township High School ranked highly on The Washington Post’s annual list of America’s most challenging high schools. ETHS, 1600 Dodge Ave., came in as the 17th most difficult school in Illinois...

Folmsbee: America's love-hate relationship with science

Folmsbee: America’s love-hate relationship with science

February 24, 2014

Americans love science. We are proud that our scientists and engineers are global leaders in medical innovation and technological advances, so we happily invest in research. But Americans also despise...

Medill Watchdog’s Kari Lydersen discusses new book on Rahm Emanuel

November 17, 2013

When Kari Lydersen (Medill '97) was approached about writing a book on Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel, she said conquering that task wasn’t at the top of her to-do list. “Rahm Emanuel was interesting,...

New York Times reporter Justin Gillis speaks to SEED members

October 9, 2013

Members of Students for Ecological and Environmental Development had a chance to talk via Skype on Tuesday night with Justin Gillis, a writer on climate change for The New York Times. Gillis began...

Mallazzo: The recolonization of America

Mallazzo: The recolonization of America

July 23, 2013

On Nov. 25, 1783, the defeated redcoats boarded the last ship out of New York City. Turns out the preceding eight years were nothing but a financial burden on the crown as Britain didn’t need a war to...

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