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The Daily Northwestern

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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Here’s why some support the law authorizing mental health days in Illinois schools, and why some say it falls short

November 22, 2021

Mental illness keeps Claudia*, a sophomore at Evanston Township High School, from getting out of bed and going to school some days.  “It's like any other sickness. It's like I have a fever or a cold,”...

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Transmasculine Alliance Chicago Book Group celebrates its one-year anniversary

November 22, 2021

When Chicago resident Aron Marie came out as queer several years ago, reading books centering queer stories helped him understand who he was.  But up until a year ago, Marie had never read a book featuring...

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A guide to sexual health resources in Evanston, Chicago and beyond

November 22, 2021

Content Warning: This story includes mentions of sexual violence. Navigating sexual health can be a confusing and isolating process, with steep barriers that range from severe stigma to blatant misinformation. The...

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Mitchell Museum honors American Indian contributions to art, culture and activism at 12th annual awards ceremony

November 19, 2021

The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian hosted its 12th annual awards ceremony Thursday evening. Museum staff conferred awards on three community members to honor their contributions to American Indian...

Meleika Gardner and Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, both dressed in black t-shirts with over-ear headphones on, chat into microphones in a recording studio with tan walls.

Meleika Gardner, Rep. La Shawn K. Ford bring trauma work, community healing on the air with Chicago Heal initiative

November 19, 2021

Content warning: This story contains mentions of gun violence. After collaborating with Rep. La Shawn K. Ford on two state education bills in 2020, Evanston Live TV founder Meleika Gardner told Ford...

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