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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


Closson: Adjusting to Northwestern, its lack of diversity as a black student

May 4, 2017

When committing to Northwestern — one of my “dream schools” — as a senior in high school, I never thought I’d regret that decision once I got to campus. Before I officially chose a college,...

Reed: Fall activities fair is too hectic, overwhelming to be productive

April 5, 2017

Not long after Wildcat Welcome each year, freshmen on campus have the opportunity to attend the activities fair, where student groups promote a variety of interests ranging from on-campus publications...

Cooper: Responding to critiques of Wildcat Welcome as a Peer Adviser

October 27, 2016

I served as a Peer Adviser this year, which means you can make a few assumptions about me right off the bat. Yes, I walk around everywhere with that neon backpack from Uncle Dan’s. Yes, I can and...

Stachtiaris: Explorations into Evanston, Chicago should be better incorporated into Wildcat Welcome

October 27, 2016

Throughout Wildcat Welcome, I found myself in awe of the constant activities Northwestern used to welcome new students. I was initially skeptical as to whether a full eight days was really necessary ––...

Students participate in March Through the Arch in September. Black students expressed disappointment with the lack of diversity in Wildcat Welcome and pre-orientation programs.

Students discuss challenges of being black during Wildcat Welcome, pre-orientation programs

October 18, 2016

Each day of Wildcat Welcome, Communication freshman Mega Dafiaghor changed something about her appearance in the hope of making new friends. “I had a different approach every single day because I...

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