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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


New students are assigned a Peer Adviser in the school upon their arrival at NU to help guide them through their transition to college.

Northwestern first-year students reflect on effectiveness of PA Groups in college transition

October 9, 2023

It’s no secret that Northwestern takes orientation seriously: Wildcat Welcome, the University’s weeklong orientation program for new students and transfers, has boasted food trucks, inflatables and...

SHAPE and MARS were involved in the feedback and design process of this year’s Student Body TND.

Student body TND returns to full theater production format after criticism

October 1, 2023

This year’s incoming freshmen class took part in a redesigned Student Body True Northwestern Dialogue during Wildcat Welcome. The modifications to the program come after about three years of criticism...

Markus: On the ups and downs of freshman year

Markus: On the ups and downs of freshman year

August 11, 2023

I was never more excited for anything then I was to start college. At the time, it seemed like my whole life was a series of days, weeks and years leading up to the moment I moved into my freshman year...

Here’s The Daily’s rundown on navigating your first year here as an international student.

International experience at NU: navigating a new school and country

August 8, 2023

Moving to the United States as an international student can mean cramming your life into suitcases, visa interviews and saying extended goodbyes even before you get to campus.  Here’s The Daily’s...

A person in a brown shirt smiling while in front of a grey building.

Assistant Dean of Students Josh McKenzie reflects on ‘a unicorn of an experience’ at Northwestern

January 11, 2023

Alabama native Josh McKenzie knew no one in the Chicago area when he arrived at Northwestern in July 2010 to take on the position of Assistant Director of Leadership Development. “I was so nervous...

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