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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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Students and faculty concerned over mental and physical well-being during Wildcat Wellness

January 13, 2022

Less than a month ago, Elena Lanza, interim director of the Spanish language program, was preparing lesson plans and department meetings for Winter Quarter in-person instruction. But on Dec. 20, 2021,...

Mills: Northwestern’s Quarantine and Isolation Housing meals are inadequate

Mills: Northwestern’s Quarantine and Isolation Housing meals are inadequate

January 12, 2022

Content warning: This story contains mentions of calorie counting, disordered eating, as well as accounts of unhealthy weight loss.  I got the call around 10:15 p.m. “Do you need a ride?”  “A...

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NU to start in-person instruction Jan. 18 after record number of COVID-19 cases

January 11, 2022

While about 10% of Northwestern undergraduate students have tested positive for COVID-19 since December, the University still feels prepared to resume in-person classes and activities Jan. 18, Vice President...

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NU clarifies Quarantine & Isolation Housing roommate assignments policy

January 9, 2022

Only students in isolation — defined as those who have tested positive for COVID-19 — will potentially be assigned a roommate, the University clarified in an email to The Daily.  Regardless of...

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NU reports highest number of positive COVID-19 cases in a week, with more than 900 new positive test results

January 7, 2022

The University reported the highest number of new COVID-19 positive cases it has ever reported in a single week, with 909 new positive cases for the first week of Winter Quarter, according to an update...

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