Student Newspapers Cover Women's Issues

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From The Northwestern’s first issue, its editorial staff included members of the women’s literary society, Ossoli, as well as members of the men’s groups. In 1896, the newspaper began publishing an annual spring Woman’s Edition. These contained the same mix of essays and poetry as the regular paper, along with artwork. The tradition continued until 1915, when a Women’s Section began to appear regularly in The Daily —a department that continued for many years. During World War I, when the paper became The Weekly, it was staffed almost completely by women —hence the sub-title on the masthead.

Featured:

  • A selection of covers from the Woman’s Edition, including Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts designs; a couple of issues open to articles and artwork
Woman's Edition, 1900

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Woman's Edition, 1902

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Woman's Edition, 1903

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Woman's Edition, 1904

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Woman's Edition, 1906

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Woman's Edition, 1907

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Woman's Edition, 1909

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Woman's Edition, 1911