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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

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During a discussion of his newest book, Northwestern professor and poet Reginald Gibbons focused on the nuances of poetic language. Gibbons, a National Book Award finalist, spoke Thursday at Bookends and Beginnings.

NU professor discusses poetry at Bookends and Beginnings

October 9, 2015

Northwestern professor and poet Reginald Gibbons discussed the unique nature of poetry as an expressive medium Thursday evening at Bookends and Beginnings. Gibbons, the director of NU’s Center for...

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) introduced a bill to Congress on Thursday making select college textbooks free for students. The average student budget for college books and supplies during the previous academic year was $1,235, according to the College Board.

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin introduces bill to make most common college textbooks free

October 8, 2015

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) introduced a bill to Congress on Thursday that would allow students free access to the most commonly used textbooks in an attempt to combat rising college costs. The...

Jerry Alt (left), an Evanston-based photographer, shows his nature photography alongside his business partner Annette Patko at a June art festival in the city. Alt is debuting on Sunday a collection of his photography from his trip to Cuba.

Evanston-based photographer captures Cuban culture in new exhibition

October 8, 2015

Evanston-based photographer Jerry Alt, who has traveled the world capturing natural landscapes and its inhabitants, will unveil Sunday a photo collection from his trip to Cuba. The collection, titled...

Police Blotter: Woman charged with DUI after minor car accident

October 8, 2015

A 45-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday afternoon after she was involved in a car accident while driving under the influence of alcohol. The woman sideswiped another vehicle with the passenger’s...

Shaved snow shop brings new frozen dessert to downtown Evanston

October 8, 2015

After two frozen dessert shops tried and failed to operate out of the storefront at 809 Davis St., a new flavored shaved ice shop is hoping the third time’s the charm. Snow Dragon Shavery will open...

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