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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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Northwestern Prof. Miriam Petty presents her views on how slavery and race are depicted in television shows. Professor Nick Davis also joined Petty at the event, called “Slavery on Screen,” on Thursday night at the Evanston Public Library.

Northwestern professors discuss depiction of slavery, race in TV, movies

November 21, 2014

Two Northwestern professors discussed Thursday the ways in which slavery and race are depicted on screen, in both films and television ranging from "12 Years a Slave" to the "Roots" miniseries. In...

Northwestern attorneys present closing arguments in Cook County Jail lawsuit

November 21, 2014

Northwestern lawyers presented closing arguments last week in a suit they filed against Cook County officials over conditions at the county’s jail, where they allege “a culture of brutality and lawlessness” exists...

Evanston’s first nanobrewery opens to public Friday

November 21, 2014

Evanston’s first nanobrewery will officially open its doors Friday and start selling beer produced on-site to the public. Sketchbook Brewing Company, 825 Chicago Ave., will serve its own brewed craft...

Five major construction projects to add retail, housing to Evanston

November 20, 2014

In the wake of a recovering economy, several construction projects in Evanston are under way, including residential units, retail space, hotels and an indoor sports facility. This year, the number of...

Police Blotter: Nov. 21

November 20, 2014

Thousands of dollars of jewelry stolen Various items of jewelry, including a ring valued at about $50,000, were taken from an Evanston apartment early Wednesday morning, police said. A 73-year-old...

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