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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

Alex Perry, Editor in Chief

Perry is double majoring in economics and journalism with a minor in data science. She enjoys running and her hamster Tim. You can reach her via email.

Last updated winter 2023.

All content by Alex Perry
Perry: A little humility goes a long way

Perry: A little humility goes a long way

June 4, 2024
A blond man wearing a blue suit stands to the right of a brunette woman wearing red.

Medill senior Jack Izzo returns to ‘Jeopardy!’ in a blaze of glory

February 23, 2023
A TV plays in a room with a bar and wooden tables.

Best Bar: Bob’s Pizza

February 23, 2023
An uprooted tree lies on the ground. A sign denoting the Jacobs Center is to its left.

Downed tree by Lunt Hall strikes at least four University staff, three remain in hospital

February 16, 2023
A woman and a man stand on the left side of the frame, away from a bouquet and some flowers.

Valentine’s Day events around town

February 14, 2023
A computer in a library with Bloomberg introductions on the screen.

Bloomberg Terminal in Main Library now available for student use

January 16, 2023
Several multicolored dolls on display.

Christkindlmarket, Winterland, CTA Holiday Train: Check out these holiday events in Chicago this season

December 1, 2022
“Coming soon” sign sits outside a window and a cafe space.

Brew Coffee Lab to bring boba and coffee to Main Library

October 5, 2022
Brewbrike’s logo is to the right of Cafe Bergson’s logo on a pane inside the shop.

Brewbike puts the brakes on operations after six years

August 14, 2022
Stacks of money with the Associated Student Government logo on the bill.

In Focus: Student groups, open-access documents reveal inconsistencies with ASG finance regulations

July 24, 2022
The words “news quiz” are in purple and are on a banner in front of text that says “news quiz” in smaller fonts.

News Quiz: Dillo Day, city manager and a Buddha head

May 16, 2022
The words “news quiz” are in purple and are on a banner in front of text that says “news quiz” in smaller fonts.

News Quiz: Speakers, dessert and governmental agencies

May 16, 2022
A blue sky over the water with trees and snow in the distance.

Grassroot organizations fill gaps in Evanston’s media landscape

May 3, 2022
The words “news quiz” are in purple and are on a banner in front of text that says “news quiz” in smaller fonts.

News Quiz: Local education, spring speakers and Greek life housing

April 25, 2022
The words “news quiz” are in purple and are on a banner in front of text that says “news quiz” in smaller fonts.

News Quiz: COVID-19 cases, elections and TikTok

April 18, 2022
Two horizontal photos of both sets of candidates in front of a purple background at the debate.

Grow-Vicens slate successfully challenges one of three strikes against campaign, remains on ASG presidential ballot

April 15, 2022
Two people shake hands with a third person standing in between them.

ASG election commission receives reports of harassment, does not find violation of election guidelines

April 14, 2022
Two people shake hands with a third person standing in between them.

Associated Student Government presidential candidates square off in Tuesday debate

April 13, 2022
Watch: ASG Presidential Debate 2022

Watch: ASG Presidential Debate 2022

April 12, 2022
A brown-haired girl and brown-haired man sit on a bench in front of colorful paintings.

Grow-Vicens ASG presidential campaign focuses on safety, accessibility and student voices

April 12, 2022
The words “news quiz” are in purple and are on a banner in front of text that says “news quiz” in smaller fonts.

News Quiz: dance groups, skaters and coffee shop performances

April 11, 2022
The Ukrainian flag is painted on The Rock, and the words “Stand With Ukraine” are painted on the rock in front of it.

Northwestern hosts U7+ Russia-Ukraine panel on geopolitical turmoil

April 5, 2022
A Black F is on a white notebook, which is one of many on the page.

Satirical publication NU Flipside explores relationship between comedy and accountability

March 4, 2022
‘This whole story is completely true. Except for all the parts that are totally made up.’ is written on a glass pane on the building Anna Delvey was trying to buy.

Reel Thoughts: On “Inventing Anna” and femalefrauding too close to the sun

February 27, 2022
A Black model is featured on a magazine cover. There are three magazine covers.

Northwestern’s non-Medill media makers value experiential learning

February 14, 2022
An array of purple hexagonal symbols representing the various ASG committees lines the screen from left to right.

ASG Affinity Fund allocates $10,000 to support marginalized students

February 8, 2022
Perry: I read it on Reddit

Perry: I read it on Reddit

November 15, 2021
Perry: College newsrooms should help fix their readership’s media literacy

Perry: College newsrooms should help fix their readership’s media literacy

November 8, 2021
Perry: The blurred lines between news and opinion

Perry: The blurred lines between news and opinion

September 24, 2021

Perry: On The Importance of Newsroom Culture

July 29, 2021

Perry: Die, blog, die!

July 20, 2021

Perry: The News Needs Jesus

July 13, 2021

Perry: Journalists — tweeting our way to center stage

July 8, 2021

Perry: Paywall, please!

June 29, 2021
Executive Director Melissa Kaufman in front of a purple Powerpoint slide that lists Por Adela, The Equal Opportunity Book Box and springrose as the top three winners of VentureCat, respectively.

Student startups awarded over $300,000 in annual VentureCat competition

May 28, 2021
Playboi Carti wearing a black sweatshirt with white text on it while staring out from a stage.

Rapper Playboi Carti performs latest album during Dillo Day 2021 set

May 24, 2021
Shepard Residential College, a tan building with many reflective blue windows. The building is situated in the middle of the photo with green shrubbery in the front and blue sky in the background.

Some students say community service officers, a branch of UP, do not make residence halls feel safe

May 2, 2021
A rectangular painting of George Floyd wearing a dark blue hoodie, with orange flowers in the background and the phrase “Justice for George Floyd” in white.

Community members continue to grieve George Floyd, say former police officer’s conviction is not enough

April 22, 2021
A room with two round tables and chairs surrounding them. There are two men standing in the back.

Virtual matchmaking event at The Garage connects students to Northwestern-based startups

April 16, 2021
A view of Kresge Hall. It is a tan building with stone walls and four street lamps lining the border.

Northwestern wins Energy Star Partner of the Year award for second year in a row

April 13, 2021
Freshman Courtney Sullivan Wu smiling, looking rightward, showing a bandaid on her arm. She is wearing a blue shirt and has a blue face mask on.

Surprise shots, limited slots: Northwestern students seek last-minute Pfizer vaccines in Norris

April 12, 2021
Students line a short, metal concert fence and raise their hands in celebration. They are dressed casually and some are wearing sunglasses.

Dillo Day 2021 to include some in-person programming

April 7, 2021
Hillel’s food service was the only Passover-appropriate, kosher on-campus dining option during the weeklong celebration. Students were able to pick up lunch and dinner to-go and free of charge.

Hillel supports students in quarantine with temporary Passover food options

April 5, 2021
Annenberg Hall, beige building with teal door frames.

In record-breaking election, three SESP professors join National Academy of Education

March 31, 2021
Dean of Medill Charles Whitaker discusses race reporting with Medill alumni John Eligon, Will Jones, Natalie Moore and Robert Samuels.

Medill Black History Month panel discusses race reporting, objectivity

February 18, 2021
In an extremely volatile market, Gamestop’s stock value rose two-thirds of its value in one day.

Students cash in on Gamestop frenzy, question legitimacy of the system

February 1, 2021
Local activist and third-generation Darlene Cannon. Cannon is running against incumbent Ald. Peter Braithwaite to represent the 2nd ward.

Activist and third-generation Evanstonian Darlene Cannon prioritizes housing equity in aldermanic campaign

January 13, 2021
Fenit Nirappil. The Medill graduate is now a D.C. city hall reporter for The Washington Post, where he has reported on Black Lives Matter protests and local politics.

Washington Post reporter Fenit Nirappil (Medill ’12) talks undergrad, branching out

November 19, 2020
Foreign policy, economic growth and patriotism are a few of reasons why these students support President Donald Trump.

Why these Northwestern students are voting for Trump

October 30, 2020
Peter Podobinski and Zai Dawodu. The two won ASG Senate seats through write-in votes.

McCormick freshmen win ASG election though write-in votes

October 26, 2020
A screenshot of Frank Waln, Indigenous Peoples’ Day Concert headliner. He kicked off the evening with a land acknowledgement that recognized the homelands Chicago occupies.

Indigenous musicians virtually perform at second annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Concert

October 13, 2020
A screenshot of the Northwestern Discord server owned by McCormick freshman Alan Senkus. Freshmen have been using the server to form connections during the remote quarter.

Freshmen find community on virtual campus through Discord server

October 6, 2020
Willard Residential College. This Winter Quarter, undergraduate students will return to campus housing.

Residential colleges adapt to a remote quarter with mixed reviews

September 28, 2020
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