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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

Three dancers lean to the side in a line, their arms creating a continuous wave. Another line of dancers do the same behind them

Theatre, a cappella and dance groups take the stage with in-person performances at “Rock the Lake”

September 22, 2021

A&E As waves danced and crashed against the Lakefill rocks, Northwestern students gathered for a night of performance — the school’s first large, in-person arts show in over a year.  Singers...

A large crowd of sitting students in purple and light green shirts face away from the camera.

Captured: Class of 2025 and transfers at Wildcat Welcome

September 22, 2021

For the first time in two years, Wildcat Welcome activities were in-person for the incoming freshman class and transfers. From March Through The Arch to the President’s Convocation, the class of 2025...

An observer records the March through The Arch. Students dressed in purple can be seen on the screen of the phone as they pass under The Weber Arch.

Back to ‘normal’: Freshmen, sophomores and transfers participate in Wildcat Welcome traditions

September 22, 2021

Wildcat Welcome traditions, like the class trip to Six Flags, Norris at Night, class photo and March Through the Arch, made a comeback last week — with twice the number of people as usual.  As part...

Students wearing purple shirts walk close together while parents watch and cheer while waving and taking photos.

What every NU transfer needs to know, as told by a transfer

August 16, 2021

You already know the basics of college, from how to survive finals to the best study tactics. But Northwestern has some chaotic quirks, like the maze that is the Technological Institute, the quarter system...

Incoming students are always excited to get to know Chicago, but there are plenty of small businesses in Evanston to explore as well. The Daily takes you on a tour of some of our favorites.

Shopping Local: An Evanston Small Business Starter Pack

August 16, 2021

Many Northwestern students walk into Wildcat Welcome determined to get to know “the city” well during their four years on campus. Though the phrase usually refers to wide-eyed Chicago outings at first,...

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