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

The Daily Northwestern

Alex Schwartz

Alex Schwartz, Reporter

Alex is a Medill senior from Orlando, Florida studying journalism and environmental policy. He has previously served as a columnist, assistant opinion editor, and opinion editor. He has been writing for The Daily since Fall 2016. Outside of journalism, Alex is the producer of ShireiNU A Cappella and is a board member of the Northwestern A Cappella Community Alliance. You can reach Alex via Twitter or email.

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Letter from the Editors: This decade, sometimes surviving is thriving

November 21, 2019
Cast members from the movie "Twilight."

We didn’t start the dumpster fire: A decade in review

November 21, 2019

Letter from the Editors: Cuffing season for Jane Fonda, and the power of celebrity activism

October 30, 2019
Old event posters from A&O’s archives at the Norris University Center. Members of the organization’s past and present combed through the documents in celebration of its 50th anniversary.

Students, alumni celebrate 50 years of A&O Productions

October 27, 2019
Q&A: Two comedians discuss their journey from Northwestern to Twitter stardom

Q&A: Two comedians discuss their journey from Northwestern to Twitter stardom

October 9, 2019

The Monthly: Letters from the Editors

October 8, 2019
Gibi ASMR. The Communication alumna started creating long-form, sound-based relaxation videos during her senior year at Northwestern. She now has almost 1.7 million subscribers on YouTube.

As the ASMR sensation grows online, a Northwestern alumna finds her place among the whispers

March 6, 2019
Kibbitznest is a self-described “bookbar” that invites you to “take back control of your humanness.” That means comfy chairs, lots of board games, and — gasp — no WiFi.

Open Tab: Just a Metra ride away, Kibbitznest offers a technology-free hygge haven

March 6, 2019
Close-up photo of a hand holding a coupon for a free Blaze Pizza. Coupon is rectangular and reads “Free Pizza, Lucky You,” along with an icon of a person riding a bicycle.

From Belize to Belgium: The past, present and uncertain future of the Wildcat GeoGame

March 5, 2019

From the Newsroom: Understanding the Students Publishing Company board

February 13, 2019
The Superior Hiking trail is where Project Wildcat hosts their annual week-long pre-orientation program. In October 2018, the office of New Student and Family Programs announced there would be no trip in Fall 2019.

Months after PWild’s suspension, counselors grapple with administration’s transparency issues

January 23, 2019

Schwartz: The power — and danger — of a personal story

November 30, 2018

An opinion editors’ guide to surviving the holidays with relatives

November 27, 2018

Schwartz: Our votes are just the beginning

November 7, 2018

Schwartz: After Kavanaugh, men need to take allyship seriously

October 8, 2018
A plastic bag floats below the surface at Manta Point, off the coast of Bali. Plastics large and small are beginning to clog Indonesia’s crucial current passages, spelling trouble for marine life.

Abroad Brush Strokes: Plastic jellyfish and giant mantas in Bali

October 4, 2018
A pickup truck travels along a dirt road that runs through miles of palm oil plantations near Tanjung Puting National Park in Kalimantan, Indonesia. Millions of acres of rainforest have been slashed and burn to clear land for these crops.

Abroad Brush Strokes: Dark water and dirty trees in Borneo

September 27, 2018
Off Script: The queer environmentalism of ‘Call Me By Your Name’

Off Script: The queer environmentalism of ‘Call Me By Your Name’

May 30, 2018

Letter from the Editor: Reflecting on discourse, censorship after a quarter as Opinion Editor

May 30, 2018

Schwartz: Dog Days epitomizes complexity of Greek life philanthropy

May 22, 2018
Schwartz: Learning to live within the weather, not against it

Schwartz: Learning to live within the weather, not against it

May 6, 2018
Schwartz: Michelle Wolf’s jokes needed to ‘push the line’

Schwartz: Michelle Wolf’s jokes needed to ‘push the line’

April 30, 2018
Schwartz: Sanchi oil spill reveals problems with international policy, media

Schwartz: Sanchi oil spill reveals problems with international policy, media

April 23, 2018
Schwartz: Environmentalism is more than nature photos, requires political action

Schwartz: Environmentalism is more than nature photos, requires political action

April 22, 2018
Letter from the Editor: After ASG elections, don’t call The Daily biased

Letter from the Editor: After ASG elections, don’t call The Daily biased

April 16, 2018

Schwartz: NU is grossly underfunding students’ mental health services

April 9, 2018

Schwartz: Be vigilant of corporate bias in journalism

April 6, 2018
Letter from the Opinion Editor: A column is just the beginning

Letter from the Opinion Editor: A column is just the beginning

April 3, 2018

Schwartz: RuPaul’s comments on drag are transphobic

March 6, 2018

Schwartz: If I’m ever killed by a gun

February 19, 2018

Schwartz: Trump administration’s proposal to overhaul SNAP is absurd

February 16, 2018

Schwartz: Philadelphia riots reveal racial bias toward white violence

February 6, 2018

Schwartz: Really think before you rush

January 9, 2018
Oprah Winfrey.

A breakdown of our favorite things from Oprah’s Favorite Things

November 28, 2017

Schwartz: ‘IT’S OK TO BE WHITE’ posters reference a nonexistent threat

November 16, 2017

Schwartz: Gay men, recognize your role in sexual harassment

November 5, 2017

Schwartz: On hate mail

October 25, 2017

Schwartz: Trump has failed to protect American lives following Hurricane Maria

October 2, 2017

Schwartz: Trump’s Puerto Rico statement is too little, too late

September 26, 2017

Schwartz: Recognize the important distinction between opinion, news

September 18, 2017

Schwartz: Though constructive, Shapiro talk ultimately disregarded marginalized experiences

May 25, 2017

Off Script: Season 9 of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ brings more cultural awareness to queer media

May 14, 2017

Schwartz: How exploring photography helped me develop confidence

May 2, 2017

Schwartz: Want to live better? Have less ‘stuff’

April 25, 2017

Off Script: Sesame Street’s autistic character is an excellent example for young viewers

April 11, 2017

Schwartz: New CPS graduation requirement puts underprivileged students at a further disadvantage

April 6, 2017

Schwartz: In light of the 2017 Oscars debacle, we should place less emphasis on award shows

February 28, 2017

Off Script: A better society starts with socially conscious children’s media

February 20, 2017

Schwartz: ‘Lemonade’ loss at Grammys points to institutional racial bias

February 14, 2017

Schwartz: Combating hate speech on college campuses is not a violation of free speech

February 5, 2017

Schwartz: In light of Trump’s immigration ban, we must take a lesson from the Holocaust

January 29, 2017

Schwartz: A warm Chicago winter may bring us joy, but at what cost?

January 23, 2017

Schwartz: Northwestern should not penalize students for earning outside scholarships

January 9, 2017

Schwartz: Let’s talk misconceptions about drag

October 25, 2016

Schwartz: Don’t forget that Donald Trump is no typical Republican candidate

October 16, 2016
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