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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


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Helicon fosters creativity and community through literature and art

February 2, 2022

From intricate, 20-page prose to emotional short stories and poems, Helicon — Northwestern’s student art and literary magazine — celebrates all forms of creative expression.  The magazine, one...

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Dawn breaks on Sunrise NU’s first year

October 4, 2021

In winter 2020, about 10 students planned an Earth Day strike in tandem with the national youth-led Sunrise Movement, an organization focused on advocating for climate change reform and education. When...

A variety of fresh produce including lettuce, yellow and green zucchini, tomatoes and rhubarb, among others, splayed out on purple, Norris University Center outdoor table.

Student-run garden Wild Roots serves NU and Evanston with harvesting programs

September 28, 2021

Without students and activities on Northwestern’s campus during summer 2020, Medill senior Zach Watson kept himself busy tending to Norris University Center’s student-run community garden. “I...

Radhanath Swami, a world-renowned speaker and social activist, discusses how his experiences affected his views on the roles of leaders within society Tuesday. The event, called “The Power to Lead,” drew about 150 individuals to Harris Hall.

Radhanath Swami stresses the importance of compassion in leaders

May 6, 2014

A world-renowned speaker and social activist spoke at Northwestern on Tuesday and discussed how his experiences shaped his view of the role of different leaders in society. The event, called 'The Power...

Students wait as individuals organizing the event set up a screening of “Urban Roots.” The documentary focuses on self sustaining communities in Detroit that arose after the industrial decline.

Buffett Center sponsors ‘Urban Roots’ documentary screening, discussion

April 29, 2014

Activists educated the Northwestern community Tuesday on urban agriculture and more sustainable lifestyles. The Buffett Center, Students for Ecological and Environmental Development, Wild Roots and...

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