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


Wang: Washington bridge collapse highlights need for more attention to infrastructure

Wang: Washington bridge collapse highlights need for more attention to infrastructure

May 27, 2013

When President Dwight Eisenhower signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 into law, he remarked that the project would unify the country by greatly aiding the flow of information and goods across America....

Students participate in a spring 2012 Take Back the Night Rally held on campus. Take Back the Night is an international organization dedicated to ending violence against women.

Annual Sexual Assault Awareness week aims to further activism

April 22, 2013

As the Northwestern College Feminists kicks off its annual Sexual Assault Awareness Week on Monday, the group will have an increased focus on political activism and involvement of the Greek community. The...

Kurtz: Predicting the future is a mugs game

Kurtz: Predicting the future is a mug’s game

March 7, 2013

To borrow Adele’s immortal, Oscar-winning phrase, “This is the end … hold your breath and count to ten.” It’s time to grab the Kleenex — I’m leaving you, dear readers! This is my last...

Kearney: The truth in Obamas bungled science fiction reference

Kearney: The truth in Obama’s bungled science fiction reference

March 4, 2013

The effects of the recent federal government sequestration, or series of harsh budget cuts that have gone into effect in the absence of a deal between President Barack Obama and congressional Republicans,...

Poet and activist Sonia Sanchez spoke Thursday in Fisk Hall as part of Black History month programming. The African American Studies department and Northwestern University Black Alumni association sponsored the talk.

Poet Sanchez advocates peace, activism at Leon Forrest talk

February 28, 2013

Poet and activist Sonia Sanchez spoke at Northwestern on Thursday evening about promoting peace and encouraging young people to take action for what they want. Sanchez, who taught at Temple University and...

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