Between 2013 and 2016, the Modern Language Association of America reported that undergraduate and graduate enrollment in language classes other than English dropped about 9.2% nationwide. Turkish language Prof. Oya Topçuoğlu said Northwestern is not excluded from this trend. She said all of the University’s language programs, apart from Spanish, have seen a decrease in.
It’s a Friday night, and belly dancers perform among a crowd of Northwestern students standing shoulder to shoulder at Reza’s Tap Room. The lounge opened in September 2021, after owner Ryan Toulabi decided he wanted to establish a go-to spot for Northwestern students. He said he wanted to use the space to create a nightclub.