The Northwestern chapter of the University Blood Initiative hosted Mariah Scott, research coordinator for the advocacy nonprofit Sick Cells, for a talk about the importance of diversity in blood donations Thursday. Sickle cell disease is a blood mutation that leads to reduced oxygen flow throughout the body, causing intense pain and bone and organ damage..
When Weinberg senior Ben Swedberg sways in his hammock, he feels like a “baked potato wrapped in tin foil” warming up under the sun. “It’s total relaxation, especially if I can find a spot where it’s still sunny on me and I’m baking a little bit,” Swedberg said. “I enjoy the sensation of swaying back.
For Claire Humphrey, her identical twin Caroline is her “best friend in the whole world.” The sisters, both Communication sophomores, get to share their Wildcat experience together — in addition to a room in 1871 Orrington. “It just so happened that we both really loved Northwestern, so we ended up going to school together,” Caroline.
On May 3, 1968, more than 100 students occupied the Bursar’s Office in a peaceful protest lasting 38 hours. The activists aimed to raise awareness about the lack of academic, housing, counseling and financial resources available for Black students on campus. By the end of the Takeover, Northwestern administrators agreed to some of the students’.
In April, Northwestern announced it will discontinue certain existing COVID-19 mitigation strategies for the next academic year, including isolation housing in 1835 Hinman, on-campus testing in the Donald P. Jacobs Center and the current COVID-19 vaccine requirement for most students. But some students have expressed concerns about how the changes will impact those who are.