Skip to Main Content
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


An illustration of two graduation caps, a red one on the left and a purple one one the right with an arrow pointing from left to right.

Transfer students reflect on introductions to NU

August 12, 2022

Every fall, Northwestern welcomes a new class of students: mostly freshmen, but also many second- and third-years who have transferred from different academic institutions. NU’s transfers tend to...

Funk: Letter to my freshman self — what I wish someone had told me

Funk: Letter to my freshman self — what I wish someone had told me

August 12, 2022

I don’t know who all of you are, reading this piece. I imagine most of you are incoming freshman and transfer students, looking for a glimpse into life at Northwestern and maybe guidance on what to expect....

An illustration of The Arch above a map.

Beyond NU: Some must-do things in nearby suburbs

August 12, 2022

Getting started at Northwestern, there’s a lot to learn — including the names of countless suburbs near Evanston. But soon enough, you’ll grow to be familiar with the surrounding area. As an NU student,...

A graph labeled "The 5 Stages of Quarter System Grief"

From your first day to finals: What you need to know about NU academics

August 12, 2022

Everyone knows about Northwestern’s beloved quarter system. But what does that mean for academics? From syllabus week through your first finals season, here’s The Daily’s guide to what it’s like...

NU Declassified: A peer adviser’s real perspective

NU Declassified: A peer adviser’s real perspective

July 24, 2022

NU Declassified gets the inside scoop on what it’s like to be a peer adviser at Northwestern and some of the critiques PAs have about the experience.    JAMES CAVANAUGH-GIALLORETO: I think...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
Wildcat Welcome