A May 23 lawsuit filed by six descendants of non-Black Evanston residents could prevent the continued implementation of the first reparations program in the U.S. While this is the first court challenge to the city’s initiative, it comes amidst a wider debate in the country about whether the U.S. Constitution is “colorblind,” some legal professionals...| The Daily Northwestern
History Prof. Kate Masur had considered teaching a course on the history of female reproductive health for many years, knowing many students had not learned about the subject previously. But, following the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn the landmark case Roe v. Wade in June, Masur’s mind was set. “That decision marked a huge...| The Daily Northwestern
History Prof. Kate Masur’s book, “Until Justice Be Done: America’s First Civil Rights Movement, from the Revolution to Reconstruction,” won the American Historical Association’s Littleton-Griswold Prize, according to an Oct. 31 news release. The prize recognizes the top book in any subject focused on the history of American Law and Society. Masur’s book details the...| The Daily Northwestern
On Feb. 7, 1865, the Illinois legislature repealed its “black laws” — codified restrictions on Black citizens’ rights — following strong advocacy by Black lobbyists. Almost two centuries later, this day passes by each year without widespread acknowledgment. Attendees at history Prof. Kate Masur’s “Remembering Illinois’s Early Black History” lecture pondered why Illinois does not...| The Daily Northwestern
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Holding Israeli flags, candles and flowers, about 75 community members gathered outside University Hall to commemorate the two-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by the militant group Hamas. “Tonight was a chance for the Jewish community and the broader Northwestern community to come together to commemorate the Oct. 7 attack on Israel,...| The Daily Northwestern
The grassroots movement Standing Together brought two Israeli citizens — one Jewish, one Palestinian — to Evanston on Monday night to lead a conversation about “peace, equality, and justice in Israel.” Angela Mattar, a Palestinian citizen of Israel, and Itamar Avneri, a Jewish citizen of Israel, participated in a Q&A with Rabbi Andrea London of...| The Daily Northwestern
On Sunday, a ceasefire deal went into effect between Hamas and Israel, promising the exchanges of hostages and detainees and aiming to end the 15-month long war. Students on campus have had varied reactions to the ceasefire which began yesterday. Over the next six weeks, Hamas and Israel are expected to release 33 hostages and...| The Daily Northwestern
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When Weinberg sophomore and Wildcat Animate co-President Lucia Rodriguez Agusti arrived at Northwestern, she had one goal in mind: to find fellow animation enthusiasts. But, despite the thriving film community on campus, Rodriguez Agusti didn’t find a space dedicated to animation, the art form that had inspired her since childhood. “I’ve been watching cartoons all... The post Wildcat Animate brings Northwestern animators together frame by frame appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.| The Daily Northwestern
Northwestern faces an existential crisis. The Trump administration’s freezing of $790 million in research funds strikes the very heart of NU’s identity as a center of vital research. Board of Trustees chair Peter Barris and interim President Henry S. Bienen said the University will continue funding critical research at least until the end of this... The post Letter to the Editor: NU must sacrifice Ryan Field funding to preserve vital research appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.| The Daily Northwestern
In Today’s Crossword, 56-Down, 5 Letters: Statues guarding the Art Institute of Chicago The post Weekly Crossword: Mind The Gap appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.| The Daily Northwestern
I am not Palestinian or Jewish, but I can still divide my four years at Northwestern into the time before and after Oct. 7, 2023. With whatever perspective I have now as a senior humanities student preparing to confront an increasingly authoritarian world, I believe that day was the moment when we as students had... The post Letter to the Editor: Students, use your voice or lose your university appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.| The Daily Northwestern
Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board President Sergio Hernandez stepped down from his leadership position at a special board meeting to discuss school closure scenarios Tuesday morning. Sandwiched between the federal indictment of former Superintendent Devon Horton on 17 counts of wire fraud, embezzlement and tax evasion and the district’s deliberations over school closure scenarios, Hernandez’s... The post D65 Board President Sergio Hernandez resigns leadership role amid Horton indic...| The Daily Northwestern
Early Monday morning, economics and history Prof. Joel Mokyr noticed a missed phone call from a +46 dialing code. That missed call originated from a Swedish number and was meant to inform him that he had won half of the 2025 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel. In front of... The post Northwestern celebrates newly minted Nobel Prize winner Prof. Joel Mokyr at Monday press conference appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.| The Daily Northwestern
The Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum, in partnership with Evanston Township High School, hosted its second annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Powwow at the school’s Willie May Field House Monday afternoon. Gichigamiin Executive Director Kim Vigue, a citizen of the Oneida Nation and descendant of the Menominee Nation, said the idea to host a powwow at ETHS... The post Indigenous Peoples’ Day Powwow celebrates advancements for Chicago-area Native American communities appeared first on ...| The Daily Northwestern
In a lengthy discussion of Evanston’s proposed 2026 budget and proposed 2026 Capital Improvement Plan on Monday, councilmembers expressed hesitance toward raising property taxes for the first time in five years. This was the first time City Council discussed the proposed budget, which city staff released on Oct. 6. Council aims to pass the 2026... The post Councilmembers hesitant to raise property taxes for proposed 2026 budget appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.| The Daily Northwestern
Getting an abstract into the annual conference for the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, a professional organization for neurosurgeons, is no easy feat for residents or attending physicians. An undergraduate getting a piece of research in is almost unheard of. Despite these odds, two posters summarizing research conducted by Weinberg sophomore Sepehr Khavari were accepted and... The post Northwestern sophomore to present two research posters at prestigious neuroscience conference appeared fi...| The Daily Northwestern
Members of the Northwestern Hillel community gathered on Foster-Walker Complex Lawn Monday afternoon to celebrate the return of Israeli hostages from Hamas. The return comes after Israel and Hamas agreed to the “first phase” of President Donald Trump’s proposal to pause the fighting of the Israel-Hamas war last week. Hamas released the remaining 20 living...| The Daily Northwestern
Over 200 red balloons sat in the center of Fountain Square in downtown Evanston Sunday. The balloons, waving in the wind, were anchored to the ground next to a pair of shoes and a poster reading “kidnapped.” Each balloon symbolized one person taken hostage by Hamas in its Oct. 7 attack on Israel. The artistic...| The Daily Northwestern
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Natalie Raanan, an Evanston teenager who was taken hostage by Hamas Oct. 7 and was released earlier this month, has returned to the Chicago area, the Consul General of Israel to the Midwest announced Monday evening. Natalie Raanan and her mother, Judith Raanan, were visiting family in Israel when Hamas attacked Israel in early October....| The Daily Northwestern
Chabad of Evanston hosted a vigil Thursday night for congregants Judith and Natalie Raanan, who were taken hostage by Hamas while on a trip to southern Israel earlier this week. According to family members, the mother and daughter were last heard from Sunday while visiting family in Nahal Oz. On Friday, the Israeli government confirmed...| The Daily Northwestern
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Two months after the Trump administration froze $790 million in federal funding for Northwestern, University leadership introduced additional financial changes to address challenges in the wake of the freeze. A faculty and staff hiring freeze and reductions to the permanent administrative and academic budgets are among the measures announced in a Tuesday message to the...| The Daily Northwestern
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Content warning: This article contains mentions of sexual assault. U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) introduced legislation Wednesday that would expand training related to sexual assault and domestic violence for law enforcement personnel and emergency medical technicians. The bill, titled ‘Anna’s Law,’ comes in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Numerous Illinois social service organizations have...| The Daily Northwestern
In front of a who’s who of political power players, Mayor Daniel Biss officially launched his reelection campaign Wednesday by lambasting the Trump administration as “obscene” and narrating a greatest-hits retrospective of his first term. The mayor’s stark rhetoric kicked off a lively speech with about 150 supporters in attendance at Double Clutch Brewing Company...| The Daily Northwestern
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Northwestern researchers have made notable advancements in medicine and physics in the past week. The Daily compiled a recap of their latest research developments. New microbial therapy slows the progression of vitiligo in mice An NU study found a natural compound derived from gut-friendly bacteria that significantly slows down the progression of vitiligo and may...| The Daily Northwestern
From cold emailing to applying to work with their professor, Northwestern undergraduate students get involved in research labs on campus in a variety of ways. The process can involve applying for grants, fellowship programs or a matching process through the Office of Undergraduate Research. SESP senior Carly Winick joined a psychology lab in the winter...| The Daily Northwestern
From outer space to Northwestern labs, researchers at the University have recently made notable advancements in astrophysics and chemistry. The Daily compiled a recap of their latest research developments. Tracking a fast radio burst to an unlikely galaxy for the first time In collaboration with colleagues at McGill University, NU researchers located and tracked a...| The Daily Northwestern
Northwestern President Michael Schill shared updates on the state of the University with the community amid threats to federal funding at his annual fireside chat on Tuesday. The fireside chat, hosted by the NU Staff Advisory Council, took place in Norris University Center’s McCormick Auditorium and included both a speech from President Schill and a...| The Daily Northwestern
University President Michael Schill addressed the Faculty Senate at its Wednesday meeting on the potential implications of a shifting political landscape ahead of a transition of presidential power this January. In an hourlong appearance before the senate, Schill also addressed budgetary concerns, worries from faculty about international students in the wake of the 2024 election,...| The Daily Northwestern
Around $15 million worth of Northwestern’s grants from the National Science Foundation were identified as promoting DEI and “neo-Marxist class warfare propaganda” by a new U.S. Senate Commerce Committee database released Tuesday. The NSF, a federal agency that funds research in all non-medical fields, has been a historic contributor to NU. University records between 2013...| The Daily Northwestern
On Jan. 20, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs and initiatives across the federal government. Northwestern faculty and students are worried about what the executive order means for classrooms and beyond. Although Northwestern is a private institution, it receives federal funding in grants and contracts and...| The Daily Northwestern
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After nearly 16 months of renovation and much anticipation, Deering Library opened its doors to the Northwestern community on Tuesday. Many students taking first-day-of-school photos on the steps outside the library were pleasantly surprised to discover that the historic space had opened its doors. Deering closed for construction back in June 2024. Though the University...| The Daily Northwestern
From a lakeside pub to a reimagined Deering Library interior, Northwestern’s campus is undergoing a construction transformation — with key projects nearing completion as early as Fall Quarter, said Corbin Smyth, executive director of Norris University Center. The University currently has more than 180 active renovation and construction projects underway, totaling over $2 billion, according...| The Daily Northwestern
Renovations to Deering Library are on track to meet the anticipated September 2025 completion date, Clare Roccaforte, director of marketing and communications for Northwestern University Libraries, wrote in an email to the Daily. Renovations have been underway since June 2024. Throughout the 2025 Spring and Summer Quarters, the Devereaux Foundation Reading Room will be improved...| The Daily Northwestern
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No. 1 Northwestern has cruised through the start of this season. The Wildcats (8-0, 0-0 Big Ten) have outscored their opponents 26-2 through eight games. Since 2021, NU has posted a record of 43-2 in non-conference regular-season games. After being ranked first in the NFHCA Division I National Coaches Poll for the second straight week,...| The Daily Northwestern
Entering play this weekend, No. 1 Northwestern already flexed an impressive start to its season: an undefeated record, the top spot in the National Coaches Poll and zero goals allowed through four games. All without playing a match at home. Though the Wildcats (6-0, 0-0 Big Ten) beat Louisville 2-1 (OT) and No. 20 Miami...| The Daily Northwestern
It’s Grace Schulze’s world, and we’re just living in it. During No. 1 Northwestern’s 2-0 takedown of No. 8 Boston College, the graduate student forward scored both goals. She has tallied four goals over her first four games as a Wildcat since transferring from Princeton ahead of the season. The Wildcats (4-0, 0-0 Big Ten)...| The Daily Northwestern
No. 1 Northwestern is back on home turf. After opening the season with eight straight road contests, the Wildcats (9-0, 1-0 Big Ten) returned to Lakeside Field Friday. Coach Tracey Fuchs’ squad raised its National Champion banner before it opened Big Ten play against Indiana. The game quickly got away from the Hoosiers (4-5, 0-2...| The Daily Northwestern
University President Michael Schill announced new steps to address antisemitism on campus in his opening remarks before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce Thursday morning. Schill said the University will “reconstitute a task force to guide our actions and benefit from the work done by other university task forces,” revise the NU Code...| The Daily Northwestern
More than 700 miles east of Northwestern’s Evanston campus, University President Michael Schill will report to Capitol Hill on Thursday to testify at a hearing before Congress. The proceedings are slated to begin at 9:15 a.m. CDT in the Rayburn House Office Building. The House Committee on Education and the Workforce called Schill and the...| The Daily Northwestern
News outlet Accuracy in Media dispatched a mobile billboard to University President Michael Schill’s residence, Wieboldt House, on Tuesday. The billboard, affixed to a truck, contains a photo of Schill on a red background with the text “Hamas’s favorite university president, Michael Schill.” It also says that it is Schill’s “time to resign.” It links...| The Daily Northwestern
The President’s Advisory Committee on Preventing Antisemitism and Hate will cease its work following the Wednesday resignations of seven committee members, the 11 remaining committee members wrote in a Thursday letter to University President Michael Schill and Board of Trustees Chair Peter Barris. In the letter, obtained by The Daily, the members write that —...| The Daily Northwestern
The Anti-Defamation League Midwest, StandWithUs and the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law called for University President Michael Schill to resign in a Tuesday statement. The reaction comes after Northwestern administrators reached a deal with the NU Divestment Coalition on Monday to deescalate a five-day encampment on Deering Meadow, which the statement...| The Daily Northwestern
Seven members of the President’s Advisory Committee on Preventing Antisemitism and Hate stepped down from the committee Wednesday, effective immediately. A letter addressed to University President Michael Schill cited Schill’s decision not to consult the committee on the agreement reached Monday between administrators and the organizers of the pro-Palestinian encampment on Deering Meadow. “It is...| The Daily Northwestern
Northwestern has parted ways with football head coach Pat Fitzgerald, sources familiar with the situation told The Daily. Fitzgerald had previously been suspended for two weeks without pay after the University announced Friday that an independent investigation into the team indicated hazing reports were “largely supported by evidence.” The Daily published reports on Saturday and...| The Daily Northwestern
Northwestern University President Michael Schill believes he may have “erred” in his decision to suspend NU football coach Pat Fitzgerald for two weeks, he wrote in an email to community members Saturday night. Fitzgerald’s suspension came after an investigation into reports of hazing in NU’s football team concluded Friday. After receiving an anonymous complaint from...| The Daily Northwestern
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For organizers of the ongoing encampment on Deering Meadow, a primary demand is for the University to disclose its investments and divest from companies that supply arms to Israel. Northwestern’s endowment, which stood at $13.7 billion at the end of Fiscal Year 2023, makes it one of the wealthiest universities in the nation. Returns on...| The Daily Northwestern
Shortly after pro-Palestinian demonstrators set up an encampment on Deering Meadow Thursday morning, Northwestern enacted an interim addendum to its demonstration policy. In an email, University President Michael Schill told the NU community the addendum’s goal was to “balance the right to peacefully demonstrate with our goal to protect our community,” adding “temporary changes” to...| The Daily Northwestern
A resolution circulated Monday afternoon by Northwestern’s chapters of Educators for Justice in Palestine, Students for Justice in Palestine, and Jewish Voice for Peace demands the University protect the civil liberties of pro-Palestine speech and cut ties with Israeli institutions. The resolution, which has garnered more than 940 signatures as of Tuesday evening, comes as...| The Daily Northwestern
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With the start of fall quarter Tuesday, Northwestern students embraced more than new class schedules. As they attended the first meetings of their newest courses, students also welcomed the opening of Deering Library after a full year of renovations. Starting in June 2024, Deering underwent renovations to improve study spaces and overall accessibility. The project...| The Daily Northwestern
As Northwestern led Iowa 23-17 late in the first half, freshman guard K.J. Windham caught the ball at the logo with just three seconds to work with on the shot clock. In the five years prior, the Wildcats (16-13, 7-11 Big Ten) would have relied on former guard Boo Buie to provide a spark in...| The Daily Northwestern
After graduate student center Matthew Nicholson boxed out a Hawkeye defender to corral a rebound from Iowa’s fruitless opening possession Friday, sophomore guard Jordan Clayton pushed the ball up the court. Nine passes later, it found its way into the hands of junior forward Nick Martinelli on his way to the rim. He made no...| The Daily Northwestern
In a contest with significant Big Ten Tournament implications hanging in the balance, Northwestern rode a breakout performance from freshman guard K.J. Windham to down Iowa, 68-57. The Wildcats (16-13, 7-11 Big Ten) entered the game with momentum after capturing their first two road wins of the season at Ohio State and Minnesota and continued...| The Daily Northwestern
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Amid political crackdowns on research mentioning diversity and other flagged terms, Northwestern faculty are grappling with the federal government’s challenges to academic freedom and free speech. Before the Trump administration froze $790 million in federal funding for NU Tuesday, the government had already slashed at least 700 National Institute of Health grants, at least 12...| The Daily Northwestern
The Cook County Officers Electoral Board removed Evanston resident Anita Opdycke from the April Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board of Education ballot Thursday. The board — made up of the county clerk, clerk of the circuit court and county state’s attorney — reviewed three objections to District 65 candidates, all filed by Evanston resident Neal...| The Daily Northwestern
As Evanston/Skokie School District 65 school board’s budget troubles worsen, parents expressed concern over plans to continue with the Foster School construction, while community members urged the board to stick to its promise to return a school to the 5th Ward. In its September meeting, the board passed the 2025 fiscal year budget with a...| The Daily Northwestern
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Evanston/Skokie School District 65 will allow seventh and eighth grade students at the Dr. Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies to finish classes there for the 2024-25 school year under a modified staffing plan, the district announced in a Friday email to parents. The decision supersedes District 65’s initial plan to transfer Bessie Rhodes’ seventh...| The Daily Northwestern
The Illinois State Board of Education released its 2024 Illinois Report Card Wednesday, highlighting Evanston/Skokie School District 65 students’ increasing academic proficiency yet wide achievement gaps. The annual report card collects data from every public school district in Illinois to measure student and school performance. The data is compared to state and local standards that...| The Daily Northwestern
The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board of Education unanimously passed the district’s budget for the 2025 fiscal year with a $13 million deficit at its meeting Monday night. The board also heard about the district’s deficit reduction plan to combat this increase, presented by District 65 administrators. The plan aims to make the district’s operations...| The Daily Northwestern
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Citing the potential impact on Evanston’s small businesses, City Council voted Monday to table a minimum wage increase and reject a contentious ban on cashless retailers and restaurants. Councilmembers debated a proposed ordinance that would set the minimum wage at $15.50 for businesses with four to 99 employees and at $16.25 for businesses with 100...| The Daily Northwestern
Two organizations of the UL safety testing enterprise welcomed about 200 workers to their new headquarters in downtown Evanston this month as the city’s central business district continues to grapple with rising office vacancies. Leaders from UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement celebrated the move from a suburban office park in Northbrook at...| The Daily Northwestern
The office vacancy rate in downtown Evanston has seen an uptick — and city officials warn the trend could continue unabated going into 2024. Evanston Economic Development Manager Paul Zalmezak said the downtown vacancy rate stood at 12.6% as of last week, compared to a rate around 11.3% earlier this year. Concerns have grown, Zalmezak...| The Daily Northwestern
As Bookends & Beginnings prepared for its grand re-opening Saturday morning, a line of customers began knocking at its door. Owner Nina Barrett straightened a few final books before swinging the doors open almost 10 minutes early. In flowed a stream of familiar faces. “This is a dream come true,” Barrett said, snapping pictures of...| The Daily Northwestern
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While debates over stadium construction and vacation rentals dominated Monday night’s City Council meeting, councilmembers also looked to ensure its residents are protected against the impending presence of federal immigration agents. Earlier that day, the city warned of agents arriving in the city in the “coming days” as part of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s...| The Daily Northwestern
The Most Livable City Association and 13 neighbors of Ryan Field filed a four-count complaint against Evanston Wednesday morning, alleging that the rezoning of the stadium for concerts violated several parts of the Evanston and Illinois zoning codes and deprived area residents of due process. The lawsuit, filed with the Chancery Division of the Circuit...| The Daily Northwestern
After months of debate, City Council approved Northwestern’s plans to rebuild Ryan Field and host concerts at the new stadium during a special meeting Monday night. The council voted 6-2 to approve the rebuild of the stadium, but split on two ordinances: one that would rezone the area and allow for NU to hold public-facing...| The Daily Northwestern
Daniel Biss earned his position as Evanston’s mayor with a resounding victory, claiming 73% of the vote in 2021. But, just two years later, Biss is facing a campaign that vows to topple him in his next election, spurred by recent debates over whether Evanston should allow Northwestern to rebuild and host concerts at Ryan...| The Daily Northwestern
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Content Warning: This story contains mentions of gun violence. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke about the city’s latest policies at a Northwestern forum in the Guild Lounge at Scott Hall Wednesday evening, attracting students, faculty and members of the public. “My administration is doing everything in my power to make sure that when you graduate...| The Daily Northwestern
Federal immigration agents are likely to come to Evanston in the “coming days,” the city said in a statement Monday morning. City officials were made aware of the possibility this weekend, according to the statement. “In Evanston, we welcome our immigrant and refugee neighbors and protect each other,” the statement said. “The City has not...| The Daily Northwestern
On New Year’s Day 2021, five days shy of a day that would live in infamy in American history and fundamentally reshape her political career, former U.S. Representative Liz Cheney was visiting her family. She was discussing President Donald Trump’s political challenges to the certification of 2020 electoral results with her father, former Republican Vice...| The Daily Northwestern
New York Times bestselling author R.F. Kuang visited Harris Hall on Friday evening for a talk and Q&A session with English and Asian American Studies Prof. Michelle Huang, hosted by Northwestern’s Asian American Studies Program. Known for her bestselling trilogy “The Poppy War” and satire “Yellowface,” Kuang focuses heavily on critiquing systems of violence and...| The Daily Northwestern
Chicago resident Tori Payne said she felt like “punching a wall” after finishing the cliffhanger ending of “Iron Flame,” the sequel to Rebecca Yarros’ viral romantasy novel “Fourth Wing.” Ever since, Payne has been looking forward to the third installment “Onyx Storm,” which was released Tuesday. “I feel like it brought me in so quickly...| The Daily Northwestern
Written by South Korean author Han Kang and translated by British writer Deborah Smith, “The Vegetarian” masterfully explores the lure of volatile human desire by challenging South Korean societal and sexual norms. Published in Korean in 2007 and translated to English in 2015, Kang’s novel follows Kim Yeong-hye, an introspective middle-aged South Korean woman, and...| The Daily Northwestern
This review contains spoilers. The premise of R.F. Kuang’s sixth novel, “Katabasis,” sounds like a BookTok dream: a dark academia enemies-to-lovers fantasy that’s part Dante’s “Inferno” and part campus satire. The novel follows two alternative universe-Cambridge Ph.D. students, Alice and Peter, who must put aside their academic rivalry and journey through Hell to rescue their...| The Daily Northwestern
Saturday marks the start of the third chapter of coach David Braun’s journey leading Northwestern, with the Wildcats kicking off their 2025 season against Tulane in New Orleans. Braun’s third season in Evanston comes with more stability than the others. In contrast to his last campaign’s commencement, he now has a year with his coordinators...| The Daily Northwestern
August’s conclusion signifies that college football season is finally here. Northwestern will travel down south to New Orleans to kick off its season against Tulane on Saturday at 11 a.m. Before the Wildcats provide the answer for us, the Daily’s Gameday Staff took a swing at predicting what the 2025 season has in store. Record:...| The Daily Northwestern
Chosen from a pool of nearly 3,000 applicants, Northwestern faculty made up six of 188 Guggenheim Fellows in 2024, the University announced Tuesday. Joining the competitive group of fellows named by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation are art, theory and practice Prof. Mike Cloud, neurobiology Prof. Nina Kraus, chemistry Prof. Chad Mirkin, chemistry Prof....| The Daily Northwestern
Communication Prof. Nina Kraus is highlighted in a recent PBS documentary for her research in a Los Angeles community outreach program that suggests music education helps students develop learning skills. Kraus, the principal investigator in the School of Communication’s Auditory Neuroscience Laboratory, has studied neurobiology of auditory learning for 25 years and said the documentary helped publicize neuroeducation. “It is...| The Daily Northwestern
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. Last updated Sept. 2 at 9:46 a.m. Northwestern Prof. Nina Kraus was reported missing in Evanston after going for a walk alone Monday morning, according to the Evanston Police Department. Kraus was last seen leaving her home at approximately 9 a.m.,...| The Daily Northwestern
Coming off a 2-0 season-opening victory over Eastern Illinois, Northwestern looked to continue its non-conference success against an unfamiliar opponent in a Sunday showdown with Air Force. Prior to their 2-1 victory over the Falcons (0-2, 0-0 Western Athletic) on Sunday, the Wildcats (2-0, 0-0 Big Ten) had never faced a service academy squad. However,...| The Daily Northwestern
Sixty-eight minutes into its Thursday night season-opening match Northwestern and Eastern Illinois were both scoreless. The Wildcats (1-0, 0-0 Big Ten) had numerous opportunities but failed to capitalize, while the Panthers had attempted just two shots. After a foul, freshman midfielder Evrit Fisher sent a quick pass to graduate student midfielder Joe Suchecki down the...| The Daily Northwestern
Northwestern men’s soccer coach Russell Payne contends that he narrowly advanced past his preliminary Zoom interviews in the spring of 2021. Before Payne took on a dream job in the Big Ten, the former Army West Point coach met with then-interim athletic director Janna Blais for a virtual sit down. Payne said the former UConn...| The Daily Northwestern
About a century ago, products that were new at the time, but are now quotidian, were marketed the same way as today’s new tech: as beacons of efficiency. In an American Environmental History class, we read the fourth chapter of Susan Strasser’s “Waste and Want: A Social History of Trash,” featuring some of these products. ...| The Daily Northwestern
In Manhattan, being admitted to preschool is a selective process. You may ask, how is it selective if the children are three years old and cannot be graded? Well, they sort of can; preschools assess how the child interacts with other applicants. I participated in this process, though I do not remember it. Northwestern has...| The Daily Northwestern
When I heard Thursday that Columbia University made a deal with the Trump administration to restore their federal funding, my first thought was about the prisoners’ dilemma. In this game theory scenario, two parties must choose whether to cooperate or betray each other. Although cooperation leads to the best collective outcome, without communication, each party...| The Daily Northwestern
Content Warning: This op-ed contains mentions of gun violence and death. The scene was tragically familiar: In the wake of a devastating school shooting, a politician spoke near the site of the incident and called for increasing gun control as a way to prevent similar tragedies in the future. “Every child in America deserves these...| The Daily Northwestern
