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Alexa (Lexi) Newsom
The Daily Northwestern
5 months ago
Northwestern University and Evanston Police Departments identified and arrested a suspect in the investigation into antisemitic graffiti, according to a University spokesperson. — Reported by
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Northwestern, Evanston police arrest suspect for antisemitic graffiti
This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available. Last updated Feb. 18 at 2:16 p.m. Northwestern University and Evanston Police Departments identified and arrested a...
https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/02/18/top-stories/northwestern-evanston-police-arrest-suspect-for-antisemitic-graffiti-on-campus/
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Alexa (Lexi) Newsom
The Daily Northwestern
5 months ago
Northwestern is investigating “despicable and hateful graffiti” found on signs around campus Feb. 1, according to a University spokesperson. — Reported by
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Northwestern launches investigation into antisemitic hate symbols
Northwestern is investigating “despicable and hateful graffiti” found on signs around campus Feb. 1, according to a statement to The Daily from a University spokesperson. “Based on that investigation,...
https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/02/09/campus/northwestern-launches-investigation-into-antisemitic-hate-symbols-painted-around-campus/
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Alexa (Lexi) Newsom
The Daily Northwestern
5 months ago
McCormick Prof. Chris Riesbeck emailed late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein about coding, nearly six years after Epstein pleaded guilty to Florida state charges. — Reported by Sophie Baker and
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Northwestern professor emailed Jeffrey Epstein after conviction
This story is developing and will be updated as more information becomes available. Last updated Feb. 6 at 5 p.m. McCormick Prof. Chris Riesbeck emailed Jeffrey Epstein about HTML coding, nearly six y...
https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/02/06/campus/mccormick-professor-emailed-jeffrey-epstein-after-sex-offender-conviction/
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Alexa (Lexi) Newsom
The Daily Northwestern
6 months ago
Interim President Henry Bienen sat down with The Daily on Friday to talk about the deal with the federal government to restore funding and how the University would respond to immigration enforcement on campus. — Reported by The Daily Northwestern staff
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Bienen talks federal funding deal, immigration enforcement
Interim President Henry Bienen and Board of Trustees Chair Peter Barris signed a deal with the Trump administration to restore federal funding to NU on Nov. 28. As part of the deal, Northwestern agree...
https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/01/12/lateststories/bienen-talks-federal-funding-deal-immigration-enforcement-in-interview-with-the-daily/
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Alexa (Lexi) Newsom
The Daily Northwestern
6 months ago
McCormick Associate Dean for Research and Doctoral Education and Prof. Erik Luijten will be the next Northwestern provost, the University announced Wednesday. — Reported by Nineth Kanieski Koso and
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McCormick Prof. Erik Luijten set to become Northwestern’s provost
McCormick Associate Dean for Research and Doctoral Education and Prof. Erik Luijten will be Northwestern’s new provost starting in the 2026-27 academic year, according to a University release Wednesda...
https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/01/07/lateststories/mccormick-associate-dean-prof-erik-luijten-announced-as-northwesterns-next-provost/
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Local organizations are working to clean the Potomac River after their progress slowed in 2016. Reported for Medill News Service
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Local advocates hope to redouble efforts to clean Potomac River
WASHINGTON — The Potomac River has long faced pollution from sewage overflows, litter and more. Organizations worked to clean the waterway for nearly a decade, but since 2016, progress has slowed. Now...
https://medillonthehill.medill.northwestern.edu/2025/12/listen-after-a-decade-of-minimal-progress-local-advocates-hope-to-redouble-efforts-to-clean-the-potomac-river/
7 months ago
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Native American leaders and representatives testified before a Senate committee Nov. 5 about whether the U.S. government should extend full federal recognition and services to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. Reported for Medill News Service
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Senate committee considers extending federal recognition and services to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina - Medill on the Hill
The Committee on Indian Affairs will examine a bill to recognize the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and make them eligible for national services. They are the last tribe to be affected by “termination...
https://medillonthehill.medill.northwestern.edu/2025/11/senate-committee-considers-extending-federal-recognition-and-services-to-the-lumbee-tribe-of-north-carolina/
8 months ago
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Last month, the Senate passed a joint resolution of disapproval that, once signed into law, will overturn federal conservation and subsistence protections in the Central Yukon region of Alaska. Reported for Planet Forward and the Medill News Service
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Congress votes to overturn Central Yukon conservation management plan
For years, federal workers collaborated with Alaskan locals on a land management plan for the Central Yukon. Now, that work is unraveling.
https://planetforward.org/story/central-yukon-plan/
8 months ago
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Last week, I talked to several voters in Loudoun County, Virginia about what was on their minds as they cast their ballots for the state election Nov. 4. My reporting contributed to this article by The Washington Post.
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On a big night for Democrats, Virginia voters expressed concerns over GOP
Voters on both sides of the aisle told reporters they were conflicted about their candidates in the key statewide races for governor and attorney general.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/11/04/virginia-voters-election-opinions/
8 months ago
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The U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works approved a plan to move FBI headquarters to the Ronald Reagan Building on Wednesday. Reported for Medill News Service
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Senate committee approves plan for new FBI headquarters - Medill on the Hill
The EPW narrowly passed a resolution along party lines to approve the GSA plan to move the FBI to the Ronald Reagan Building Wednesday, moving it one step forward.
https://medillonthehill.medill.northwestern.edu/2025/10/senate-committee-approves-plan-for-new-fbi-headquarters/
8 months ago
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The Supreme Court seemed wary of conversion therapy bans after hearing oral arguments in Chiles v. Salazar on Tuesday. Reported for Medill News Service
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Supreme Court expresses skepticism toward conversion therapy bans after oral arguments - Medill on the Hill
The Supreme Court seemed wary of conversion therapy bans after hearing oral arguments in Chiles v. Salazar on Tuesday.
https://medillonthehill.medill.northwestern.edu/2025/10/supreme-court-expressed-skepticism-toward-conversion-therapy-bans-after-oral-arguments/
9 months ago
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The Department of the Interior shutdown contingency plans reflect a greater pattern of the Trump administration prioritizing fossil fuels over renewable energy. Reported for the Medill News Service
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Trump administration continues to issue permits and leases for oil, natural gas and coal operations during the shutdown, but stops the same for renewable energy - Medill on the Hill
Renewable energy projects face short-term challenges during the government shutdown while oil, natural gas and coal projects continue to receive permits and leases.
https://medillonthehill.medill.northwestern.edu/2025/10/trump-administration-continues-to-issue-permits-and-leases-for-oil-natural-gas-and-coal-operations-during-the-shutdown-but-stops-the-same-for-renewable-energy/
9 months ago
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The EPA proposed changing how it evaluates the risks of toxic chemicals, aiming to make the process more efficient for the manufacturing industry. Reported for the Medill News Service
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EPA proposes changes to how it evaluates the risks of toxic chemicals - Medill on the Hill
The EPA proposed changing how it evaluates toxic chemicals, aiming to make the process more efficient for the chemical industry and manufacturing.
https://medillonthehill.medill.northwestern.edu/2025/09/epa-proposes-changes-to-how-it-evaluates-the-risks-of-toxic-chemicals/
9 months ago
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Alexa (Lexi) Newsom
The Daily Northwestern
about 1 year ago
Nearly 70 students, faculty, staff and community members gathered outside Silverman Hall on Thursday afternoon as part of the “Stand Up with Us” rally, encouraging Northwestern leadership to protect research funding and defend international students. — Reported by Lexi Newsom
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Protesters call on NU leadership to protect research funding
A small crowd formed in front of Silverman Hall by 3 p.m. Thursday. Some of these community members gathered around two tables, talking with volunteers for Stand Up for Science Chicago — an organizati...
https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/06/06/campus/northwestern-community-members-urge-administration-to-protect-research-funding-international-students-at-rally/#
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