Skip to Main Content
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


Bienen freshman Rachael McKay plays a trumpet during a moment of reflection at a Veterans Day ceremony.

Mayor Daniel Biss calls for unity at Veterans Day ceremony

November 11, 2024

Veterans, elected officials and community members gathered Monday morning at Evanston’s Fountain Square to commemorate Veterans Day.  This year’s ceremony, which drew roughly 75 attendees, featured...

Person speaking at a podium.

Former Secretary of State John Kerry emphasizes youth influence in climate action

October 22, 2024

Former U.S. Secretary of State and inaugural U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry encouraged Northwestern students to advocate for climate action at the 35th Annual Richard W. Leopold...

Orange wall containing explanation of “Dissident Sisters” exhibition and three black-and-white photos

The Block Museum highlights political activism, protest in new exhibition ‘Dissident Sisters: Bev Grant and Feminist Activism, 1968-72’

October 8, 2024

The Block Museum’s latest exhibition, “Dissident Sisters: Bev Grant and Feminist Activism, 1968-72,” captures the spirit and solidarity of American protest through photographs by Brooklyn photographer...

An attendee rides the escalator to the floor of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Monday, Aug. 19.

DNC Day 1: Democrats celebrate, attack Trump as demonstrators march outside

August 20, 2024

It was a tale of two crowds, separated by a long fence.  Delegates, politicians and protesters converged on Chicago as the 2024 Democratic National Convention began on Monday. On the streets outside...

Demonstrators began taking down tents on Deering Meadow on Monday after organizers reached an agreement with administrators.

The Daily Explains: As NU activists accept deal to deescalate encampment, demonstrators at other universities are seeing mixed results

May 1, 2024

When Northwestern’s pro-Palestinian encampment started on Deering Meadow Thursday morning, it followed the stead of multiple other protests that had been ongoing at universities across the country. But...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
Vietnam War