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

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Northwestern students Daniel Flores, Andrew Jarrell, Justin Clarke and Tarik Patterson (left to right) debate race-based affirmative action policies in higher education. About 60 students participated in the Northwestern Political Union event Monday.

Northwestern Political Union debates affirmative action in college admissions

October 22, 2012

As the Supreme Court evaluates the constitutionality of affirmative action, the Northwestern Political Union met Monday night to debate race-based affirmative action policies for college admissions. A...

NUIT unveils new CAESAR home page to mixed reviews

October 21, 2012

Northwestern University Information Technology unveiled its new home page Sunday for the online registration system CAESAR, garnering a negative response from many students. The new home page, previously...

Dance Marathon committees are bouncing to new heights with an increase of applicants this year. DM organizers say enthusiasm is the highest its ever been for the annual event.

Dance Marathon adds more committee positions after applications spike

October 21, 2012

After receiving a record number of applications, Northwestern’s Dance Marathon committees have restructured to increase efficiency and include as many students as possible. This year, DM committees...

Weinberg freshman Casey Kendall and Bienen freshman Jon Bauerfield, roommates in 1835 Hinman, talk to each other in their newly installed ball pit. The pit has attracted people to their room and helped them meet other new students.

Getting ballsy: Roommates build ball pit in 1835 Hinman dorm room

October 18, 2012

It takes balls to act on a whim. Bienen freshman Jon Bauerfield and Weinberg freshman Casey Kendall know what it's like to see a crazy idea into fruition. The story behind the ball pit they built in...

Organic Chemistry: Matt & Melina

October 17, 2012

For the first installment of Organic Chemistry, The Current paired up Communication freshman Matt LaFond and Weinberg sophomore Melina Yeh, setting them up on a blind date. Melina: We went to the Unicorn...

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