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At a predominantly white institution like Northwestern, some view Multicultural Greek Council chapters as a safe haven for multicultural students. MGC has eight NU chapters recognized by Fraternity & Sorority Life and about 30 to 40 active members, according to MGC President and Bienen sophomore Magen Zeng. “MGC as a whole is just a safe. ....
Scientists have long pondered why people age. That is, until last December, when Northwestern researchers published a study describing how gene length correlates to aging, opening the door to new interventions and studies. All cells have both short and long genes, but as organisms age, shorter genes become more and more active, according to the. ....
Feinberg professor of pediatrics Dr. Michelle Macy saw cultural disparities in swimming long before she became a doctor. Growing up as a swimmer, she was aware of the class and racial divisions on the pool deck. She saw the pattern again as a pediatric emergency physician, when she observed that children of color disproportionately experienced. ....
Weinberg sophomore Anna Patten started looking for off-campus housing for next year when she returned to campus in September. “It can be alarming to feel like you’ve started your year already behind on something that’s important,” Patten said. Northwestern requires students to live on campus for two years. Juniors and seniors, however, can choose to. ....
People kayaking down the flooded streets, metal debris strewn across lawns and roofs caved in: As photos of the aftermath of Hurricane Ian spread online, what may seem like distant destruction is a reality facing many Northwestern students and their families. Last week, Hurricane Ian hit Southwest and Central Florida with Category 4 strength, reaching. ....