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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


Women’s March co-chair reflects on career in activism

Women’s March co-chair reflects on career in activism

January 15, 2018

Carmen Perez, the national co-chair of the 2017 Women’s March on Washington, said she never regarded herself as an activist. Instead, she described her role as more of a “bridgekeeper” seeking to...

Kane: Have the courage to support student activism

Kane: Have the courage to support student activism

February 27, 2015

Beginning in the 1960s, Northwestern students mobilized in favor of a variety of causes, ranging from boycotting grapes to ending the Vietnam War. In the most famous protest of the decade, more than 100...

Caracotsios: The lens of history is a blurry one

Caracotsios: The lens of history is a blurry one

November 25, 2013

Like many good American boys, I grew up with an idolized picture of John F. Kennedy, who was shot fifty years ago last Friday, Nov. 22. That afternoon, I watched his famous 1961 inaugural address, which,...

Former congressman Allen West discusses U.S. military action

November 14, 2013

Former congressman Allen West (R-Fla.) spoke Thursday about whether the United States should use military action to spread freedom. West’s talk, which took place Thursday afternoon, was sponsored...

 John Russo, chaplain of Evanston American Legion Post 42, salutes during the presentation of colors at the Veterans Day ceremony held in Fountain Square on Monday morning. U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) and Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl were both present at the event.

Armed services members honored in Veterans Day ceremony

November 12, 2013

Veterans and residents braved the rain Monday morning to mark Veterans Day in downtown Evanston. “We want to dedicate this day and honor our brave veterans who served their country,” said Charles...

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