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This was the scene outside the office of Rep. George Santos. Some of his constituents, who are a part of the newly formed Concerned Citizens of NY03, delivered a petition calling for his expulsion from office.
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@Mangolith
Hi Michael! My name is Nicole, I'm a reporter with The Washington Post. I'm looking into this and was wondering if you had any more information about the groupchat you'd like to share. Feel free to reach out to me by DM or email nicole.markus
@washpost
.com
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Here's Sen. Mitt Romney's exchange with reporters after his scuffle with Rep. George Santos on the House floor.
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Thank you to the players who trusted us with their story.
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Just spoke to a former Northwestern offensive lineman who detailed his experiences with hazing and racism on the team. He confirmed that "the carwash" existed when he played.
More to come for
@thedailynu
soon
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Associate A.D. Paul Kennedy is leaving Northwestern to join the Big Ten Conference as its Vice President of Athletic Communications.
The announcement was made as two of NU's biggest sports teams -- football and baseball -- are facing national scandals
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A source familiar with the situation told The Daily that board members had kept up with coverage of the situation today and grew increasingly frustrated.
Northwestern has parted ways with football head coach Pat Fitzgerald.
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Today was my last day at
@washingtonpost
. So grateful for such a cool summer on the campaigns team. Looking forward to heading back to Evanston for one more year at
@MedillSchool
. Thanks much to all the talented editors and reporters I got the pleasure of working with!
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Thanks
@MicheleSteele
@SportsCenter
for having me!
Here’s what aired on SportsCenter earlier tonight ahead of the news of Northwestern firing Pat Fitzgerald - and what got NU football to this point - with student journalists leading the way:
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Finished up my first few days with
@washingtonpost
on the campaign team! I’m so excited to cover all things November with a group of incredible reporters and editors. Send tips Nicole.Markus
@washpost
.com
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President Biden's lawyers turned over the documents to the archives as soon as they became aware of them, which Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said was the right thing to do.
@medillonthehill
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Spokesperson Jon Yates said NU not aware of the racism allegations:
"The alleged “racist commentary and behavior toward non-white players” by Coach Fitzgerald and members of his staff would be entirely unacceptable and inconsistent with our culture and values, if true."
BREAKING: Three former players said Northwestern football program had a “culture of enabling racism.”
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Here’s the statement on the Fitz decision from University pres. Michael Schill.
@thedailynu
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Northwestern Faculty Senate President Ceci Rodgers told me that the senate has been in contact with faculty and trustees in hopes of "better understanding" the situation and where everyone stands.
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Northwestern President Michael Schill sat down for an exclusive interview with The Daily on Monday to discuss NU’s athletic department and his decision making process in the firing of former head coach Pat Fitzgerald. Story to come soon for
@thedailynu
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@jakehalloran1
@revhowardarson
Hi! I'm a reporter with The Washington Post. I'm looking into J.D. Vance's online presence and was wondering if you had any more information on these groupchats with high schoolers. Feel free to reach out to me by DMS or email nicole.markus
@washpost
.com
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I'm so excited to announce I've been named the Summer Editor in Chief of
@thedailynu
. I'm really looking forward to leading the paper that has taught me so much. Feel free to send pitches my way!
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Ben Crump will announce a lawsuit against Northwestern tomorrow. He's currently representing over 15 athletes at the University, but it's unclear how many will be listed as plaintiffs. This is the fourth lawsuit to be announced in the football hazing scandal.
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NEW: The Daily has obtained an email sent from Northwestern Pres. Michael Schill to faculty and staff. He says the steps announced by AD Derrick Gragg and him last week to prevent hazing on the football team are “just the start.”
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“I didn’t even watch a football game again for almost five years after I left Northwestern," Diaz told The Daily. "It was that negative of an experience for me that I didn’t want anything to do with the sport.”
BREAKING: Three former players said Northwestern football program had a “culture of enabling racism.”
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Here’s the full statement from University Pres. Michael Schill.
CW: This story contains mention of hazing, sexual assault and suicidal ideation.
BREAKING: A former Northwestern football player is alleging that some of the hazing conduct that took place on the team involved coerced sexual acts. 🧵
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BREAKING: Three former football players have filed suits against Northwestern in the hazing scandal, bringing the total to 25. Plaintiffs include former player Nathan Fox and the whistleblower who originally brought hazing claims to the University. More to come for
@thedailynu
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The lawyers representing John Doe I are calling for the release of the full report of the investigation conducted by Maggie Hickey and her team.
“We demand that the University President and the board of trustees are transparent.”
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Thank you to the
@SPLC
for honoring
@thedailynu
with the 2023 Reveille Seven Courage in Journalism award for our reporting this summer on the Northwestern hazing scandal. Organizations like
@SPLC
make student journalism possible.
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My investigative piece on the state of
@NorthwesternU
physical accessibility is out today in
@thedailynu
. The University has a long way to go when it comes to ensuring all students have equal access to buildings and community.
In Focus: From challenges communicating with administration to difficulty entering buildings and attending class, some students with physical disabilities say it’s been an uphill battle to find justice — and belonging — on Northwestern’s main campus.
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AD Derrick Gragg declines to comment on whether he read the investigator's report prior to Fitzgerald's two week suspension.
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Another lawsuit filed against Northwestern today. This one is from a player who alleges he was 17 when he underwent sexualized hazing.
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"The complaint also alleges that another player was dunked upside down in an ice bath while other players “ran” him while he was naked, upside down with his head underwater. When it was over, the player was clearly struggling physically to breathe."
Lloyd Yates, former NU QB, filed a lawsuit this morning against the University. It includes lots of details of the hazing, including running, the carwash, naked QB/C exchanges and more.
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I'm here at George Santos's office. His surprise? Donuts and coffee.
Looking forward to be back on Capitol Hill this week to serve
#NY03
. I also have a surprise for the “journalists” assigned to stake out side of my office… can’t wait to see you guys! 🇺🇸💪🏼
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Former football player Simba Short has filed a 3-count lawsuit against Northwestern. He alleges that he underwent sexual hazing, severe emotional abuse, & bullying after an injury that led him to self-harm and be hospitalized.
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University spokesperson Jon Yates told The Daily that NU has begun an investigation into students who broke several demonstration policies during a pro-Palestinian protest today. The students will face disciplinary consequences, he said. More to come soon for
@thedailynu
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NEW: Ben Crump and Levin & Perconti are now representing four additional Northwestern players, bringing the total count to 12. More players are expected to join the legal action in the coming days, according to the attorneys.
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This is the scene outside the office of Rep. George Santos who has just announced he will recuse himself of all committee assignments.
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Here’s my letter for
@marcorubio
Yesterday we left a lot of letters written by
@SDA_Miami
at his Doral Office despite horrible treatment from his employees.
I doubt he will read it that way, so please retweet so he can see.
#VoteThemOut
#marchforourlives
@davidhogg111
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So proud of the Holiday Guide special issue! Check it out 😎😎
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This is especially interesting after yesterday's talk with President Schill, who told me "there’s no conversation ongoing about his employment. I am supporting him."
He literally titled a chapter “Women: Our Greatest Distraction.”
This was written by Derrick Gragg, Northwestern’s AD. He oversees all of the Wildcats’ men’s and women’s sports teams …
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Spoke with
@AttorneyCrump
this afternoon, who told me the number of athletes retained by him has increased from 15 (it was 8, originally). Says they’re looking to file suit next week, but things could change. Athletes come from multiple sports programs.
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Northwestern has enacted an interim addendum to the University demonstration policy amid the start of the encampment at Deering Meadow, according to University president Michael Schill.
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Two new lawsuits filed today. Notably, former AD Mark Murphy (CEO and President of the Green Bay Packers) and former President Henry Bienen are named.
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I wish I could send my thoughts and prayers to Santa Fe, but they aren’t enough. Instead I’m sending renewed conviction and courage your way. Keep fighting. Our lives are worth more than money and selfish politicians.
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One last quarter on
@thedailynu
(!!). Excited to work as a development and recruitment editor to train the next gen of reporters and editors for the paper that’s given me so much. Let’s get to work 🥳🥳
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@SteveForbesCEO
@realDonaldTrump
@Amgen
@SecAzar
@SGottliebFDA
moved on already ?
@realDonaldTrump
hmm “we will be with you forever and always”
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Here’s the University statement on the lawsuit filed against Fitzgerald, Schill and Gragg today. Notably, they say “additional action” will be taken to eliminate hazing in the coming weeks.
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Jim Foster has been fired, according to
@DannyParkins
. He's the second Northwestern head coach to be fired in a three-day stretch.
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My toxic trait is that every time I see someone wearing a purple semi-college looking hoodie I assume they go to northwestern and 99.9% of the time it is unrelated to both Northwestern and college
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Two more lawsuits filed today by Ben Crump and Levin & Perconti on behalf of Warren Miles Long and John Doe 2. More incoming in next few weeks, lawyers say.
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New:
@MerylKornfield
and I found that RFK Jr. won’t meet a key requirement to get on CNN’s June 27 debate stage, despite what his campaign has claimed:
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Notable:
@BenCrumpLaw
says that the 8 former student-athletes are not just from the football team. Also "one of the players was a minor."
NEWS ALERT:
@AttorneyCrump
and co-counsel have been retained by 8 former student-athletes who were subjected to hazing, including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse at Northwestern University.
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This fall I'll be with
@thedailynu
as the social media editor! Very excited to work with the amazing Daily team and to follow in
@charvarnes11
's footsteps
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#MDCPSBellTimes
@MDCPS
As a high schooler, please don’t change our time to 9:30. 8:30 would be OKAY, but 9:30 is way too late. We wouldn’t even be able to sleep more because we would be up so late doing our homework. Not to mention extracurricular, sports, etc.
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So humbled to have been honored by
@NIUlive
and the Northern Illinois News Association as the first student to win Illinois Journalist of the Year alongside
@charcole27
,
@Alycebrownn
and Divya. Student journalism is important every day of the year.
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Lloyd Yates, former NU QB, filed a lawsuit this morning against the University. It includes lots of details of the hazing, including running, the carwash, naked QB/C exchanges and more.
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This is strange to me, since he could always decline to comment on questions regarding the litigation.
A statement from Head Coach Shane Davis regarding Big Ten Volleyball Media Day.
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Northwestern students are participating in a walkout from class and picket outside the rock in support of Palestine today, the one year anniversary of Oct. 7. The picket violates new NU demonstration policy which prohibits protesting by The Rock at certain hours.
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The hazing conduct included a practice known as "running," the player told me, which was used to punish teammates for mistakes. This practice involved being restrained by a group of 8-10 upperclassmen who would then begin “dry-humping” the victim in a dark locker room.
CW: This story contains mention of hazing, sexual assault and suicidal ideation.
BREAKING: A former Northwestern football player is alleging that some of the hazing conduct that took place on the team involved coerced sexual acts. 🧵
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Hi! I'm working on a piece for
@thedailynu
about how accessible Northwestern's campus is for those with mobility conditions (both temporary and permanent). If you have thoughts or want to share your story, please reach out to me: nicolemarkus2025
@u
.northwestern.edu
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Ben Crump: "We don't believe this is just at Northwestern, we believe this is at many colleges and universities across the country. And it must end now."
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So excited to have my first story out for
@thedailynu
and looking forward to what’s next💜💜
Spooky season is here, and Communication sophomore Annabel Forman is celebrating while acting in Hong Kong Disneyland’s Halloween special “Let’s Get Wicked.”
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Northwestern announced today they have hired Loretta Lynch, former U.S. attorney, to conduct an independent review of the University’s athletic department and culture. Here’s part of the announcement:
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What a labor of love from the entire
@thedailynu
summer staff! So proud to have led this paper this summer. Go check it out.
As members of the class of 2027 prepare to move away from home and to Northwestern, our staff wrote about important things to know about on campus and in Evanston.
Check out the 2023 Orientation Issue here:
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Facsen leadership says their number one priority is protecting the institution, its reputation and its students, whether they are athletes or not.
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Hey
@NRA
, don’t put your guard back down because you think we’re going anywhere. We are staying right where we are. We won’t stop until America has the common sense gun laws it deserves.We won’t stop until we are safe in our schools, churches, streets, concerts, and Waffle House.
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The lawsuit will include "horrific incident details," according to the firm. Lloyd Yates is one of the named plaintiffs.
Ben Crump will announce a lawsuit against Northwestern tomorrow. He's currently representing over 15 athletes at the University, but it's unclear how many will be listed as plaintiffs. This is the fourth lawsuit to be announced in the football hazing scandal.
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She says that while the Faculty Senate has no formal decision making abilities in this matter, University Pres. Michael Schill appears to be approaching this in a "very thoughtful way."
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Maybe the surprise guest was the friends we made along the way
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Medill on the Hill pulling out the big guns as per usual -- thanks for the amazing class
@jonallendc
@alivitali
@haleytalbotnbc
Huge thanks to
@alivitali
and
@haleytalbotnbc
for coming to talk with my
@NorthwesternU
class about covering Capitol Hill and women running for president. Everyone loved you!
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Their op-ed follows one in 2021 which called for protections after a Northwestern cheerleader filed a lawsuit claiming she had been sexually harassed on the team.
Six Weinberg profs. are calling for comprehensive action to protect student athletes.
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Please RT to spread the word! The Day of Silence will take place this Friday, May 25th from 8AM-9AM. Don’t let politicians and the NRA take your voice for good.
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We turned to the photographers closest to the story. In this case, that meant student photojournalists from 10 college papers
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Something interesting re this statement: It doesn't seem like Fitzgerald's team is contesting that hazing occurred, just that the former coach knew about it.
Webb: "No one has alleged any facts or evidence to show that Coach Fitzgerald had any knowledge whatsoever of hazing."
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Next quarter I’m looking forward to coming back to
@thedailynu
as the Investigations Editor! Excited to take what I learned about accountability reporting from
@FenitN
this quarter in D.C. and help produce some great stories.
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Happy
#InternationalDanceDay
!
Don’t forget that Jaime and Cara should be dancing today, and everyday.
#NeverAgain
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Jim Foster’s employment status, semi-explained as best as we could understand:
Jim Foster – NU’s 2022-23 head baseball coach – was not fired, as had been reported by many outlets including The Daily.
President Michael Schill told The Daily Foster has been placed on “indefinite suspension.”
“He wasn’t fired,” Schill said. “He won’t be coaching again.”
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"George Santos is the greatest fiction writer in the history of Congress, I'll give him credit,"- says Rep. Torres, who has joined the press conference.
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My first sports story for
@thedailynu
is out!
Veronica Burton’s absence this season is sure to be felt by
@nuwbball
, but others are stepping up in her place.
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There are about 100 counterprotesters on Deering Meadow right now. Police are on scene between the two groups.
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On former head baseball coach Jim Foster, AD Derrick Gragg says that nobody gets 100% of their hiring processes correct, and that he "owns that decision."
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Thank you to
@merrillcollege
for this incredible honor!
Also accepting Courage in Journalism awards March 13 will be ProPublica, the Marion County Record and The Daily Northwestern. The Wall Street Journal’s Evan Gershkovich will be honored with a special citation.
Congratulations to all our winners!
RSVP:
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The Biden administration is committed to doing the right thing in regards to the review on the classified documents in his office, according to Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.
@medillonthehill
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Ben Crump says he plans on filing over 30 individual lawsuits on behalf of Northwestern student-athletes in the next weeks and months.
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My favorite Capitol aesthetic is a group of visitors/a school field trip walking by a presser with VERY important politicians and being blissfully unaware.
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I love this story because it truly is Northwestern culture at its core
"Northwestern students might seem like they’ve never been relaxed. Ever. Find out what they’re doing to unwind this summer.
―
Reported by
@TabithaParent12
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Dear NRA,
Much as you try to make us believe, you are not invincible. We are here, and we will not go away.
Sincerely,
The American People
#ExpectUs
#marchforourlives
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Happy to be back at
@thedailynu
this quarter as a Staff Managing Editor! Looking forward to getting connected with our reporters and working on cultivating newsroom energy.
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Attorney Steve Levin says this case is unique in that there are not two sides.
“NU has its own policy that condemns this behavior. Ask yourself one question: what would have stopped this ritualized sexual hazing?”
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Thank you so much
@JaclynCorin
for coming and speaking tomorrow at
@LeadersSummit
! We are so excited to have you and we are so excited to FIGHT BACK
#MarchforOurLives
#wefightback
#whyweorganize
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Ben Crump says the number of student athletes retained by him is up to 15.
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I'm here at the
@JudiciaryDems
committee to hear the testimony of 5 Biden district court nominees. Stay tuned for more.
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Proud of
@MedillCherubs
for their work! Go check out a fun gallery in
@thedailynu
Captured: Evanston hosts 100th annual Fourth of July parade with floats showcasing local organizations.
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I have never been more proud
@brennanleach
I adore you
Our intrepid intern
@brennanleach
convinced us to help her ask senators the critical question of our time: Barbie, Oppenheimer…or both? The fruits of that labor:
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President Joe Biden is honoring Colonel Paris Davis with a Presidential Medal of Honor today.
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I'm with
@KateWalter03
and
@iamkaitlinb
today on this sunny day in Annapolis, Maryland to cover Governor-elect Wes Moore's inauguration for
@medillonthehill
. Stay tuned for more!
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So proud of my friends at
@thedailynu
for putting together this special edition on Michael Schill, Northwestern's new president. Check it out!
His appointment and arrival was unlike that of any of his predecessors. But Michael Schill, Northwestern’s 17th University president, is taking everything in stride.
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@MiamiSup
@MiamiHerald
@MDCPS
As a high school student, PLEASE do not start high schools past 8:30. We have so much work and after school activities already, it would be disastrous to our schedule to start so late in the morning.
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