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

The Daily Northwestern

Alexis White, Reporter

Alexis is a Medill junior from St. Louis. She has previously worked as assistant audio editor and assistant campus editor. You can reach Alexis via Twitter and email.

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Defining Safe: Samuel Maude reclaimed his body and sexuality at Northwestern

Defining Safe: Samuel Maude reclaimed his body and sexuality at Northwestern

July 12, 2020

What Evanston’s response to the 1918 flu can tell us about COVID-19

May 19, 2020
NU Declassified: When Classes were Canceled 50 Years Ago

NU Declassified: When Classes were Canceled 50 Years Ago

May 4, 2020
Seen Not Heard: After Cru announces separation from Impact, students reckon with the split

Seen Not Heard: After Cru announces separation from Impact, students reckon with the split

March 6, 2020
In Focus: After split from Cru, Impact looks toward future at Northwestern

In Focus: After split from Cru, Impact looks toward future at Northwestern

March 5, 2020
Seen Not Heard: Black students carve out space in Cru, fight for autonomy within the ministry

Seen Not Heard: Black students carve out space in Cru, fight for autonomy within the ministry

March 5, 2020
City manager search continues, interim city manager looks to year ahead

City manager search continues, interim city manager looks to year ahead

February 13, 2020
Everything Evanston: YWCA hosts racial healing circles, Y.O.U. hosts MLK Day event

Everything Evanston: YWCA hosts racial healing circles, Y.O.U. hosts MLK Day event

January 30, 2020
Defining Safe: LGBTQ+ love stories

Defining Safe: LGBTQ+ love stories

November 20, 2019
Podculture: Sean Rameswaram, the host of Today, Explained, pops by and talks life

Podculture: Sean Rameswaram, the host of Today, Explained, pops by and talks life

November 6, 2019

Toppling the Trigger: Following 8th Ward shootings, victims’ loved ones search for hope

October 25, 2019
Defining Safe: Rainbow Alliance speaks on importance of pronouns

Defining Safe: Rainbow Alliance speaks on importance of pronouns

October 20, 2019
The Weekly: Troy Closson opens up about his time at The Daily and pressure as editor in chief

The Weekly: Troy Closson opens up about his time at The Daily and pressure as editor in chief

September 26, 2019
Captured: Poets for Reproductive Justice

Captured: Poets for Reproductive Justice

July 16, 2019
Elaine Welteroth, past editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue, takes a question from the audience at her Chicago book tour stop. The event was hosted at Wilson Abbey and garnered an audience of over 100 people.

Jackson: Elaine Welteroth’s memoir was no highlight reel, it was a coming-of-age tale

July 7, 2019
Defining Safe: A Northwestern student shares mental health struggles, and why NU should do more

Defining Safe: A Northwestern student shares mental health struggles, and why NU should do more

June 5, 2019
The Weekly: The lack of diversity among NCAA coaches

The Weekly: The lack of diversity among NCAA coaches

May 30, 2019
Brendan Scannell and Zoe Levin. Scannell (Communication ‘13) plays aspiring stand-up comedian and dominatrix’s assistant Pete in Netflix’s “Bonding.”

‘Bonding’ star Brendan Scannell talks comedy, confidence and making his own path

May 29, 2019
Defining Safe: Kellogg student shares story of mental health, addiction

Defining Safe: Kellogg student shares story of mental health, addiction

May 29, 2019
Captured: Spreading Black Positivity, first ever Black Boy Joy Week

Captured: Spreading Black Positivity, first ever Black Boy Joy Week

May 27, 2019
The Weekly: A history of the Harley Clarke mansion

The Weekly: A history of the Harley Clarke mansion

May 26, 2019
Black Boy Joy Week: The significance of durags

Black Boy Joy Week: The significance of durags

May 23, 2019
Black Boy Joy Week: What does “black joy” mean?

Black Boy Joy Week: What does “black joy” mean?

May 23, 2019
Phoebe Liccardo, ETHS senior and former student representative to the D202 school board, speaks to the crowd. Students held a rally before lying on the ground for the die-in.

Evanston Township High School students hold die-in to draw attention to Evanston gun violence

May 22, 2019
Battle of Bands opening act Fizz features funk, R&B and Latin jams

Battle of Bands opening act Fizz features funk, R&B and Latin jams

May 22, 2019
A Daily staffer edits a video. In recent years, the video desk and other multimedia sections have expanded the scope of their coverage.

From The Newsroom: How The Daily has expanded its multimedia efforts

May 21, 2019
A video tour of the Harley Clarke Mansion

A video tour of the Harley Clarke Mansion

May 19, 2019
Mayfest organizer talks Battle of the DJs, diversifying Dillo Day

Mayfest organizer talks Battle of the DJs, diversifying Dillo Day

May 16, 2019
The Weekly: A royal Wildcat gives birth

The Weekly: A royal Wildcat gives birth

May 12, 2019
Botanica CBD in Evanston. The store, which opened in June 2018, sells CBD tinctures, vape cartridges, edibles and more.

Students turn to CBD as potential solution to chronic pain, anxiety

May 9, 2019
Podculture: Reactions to ‘Avengers: Endgame’

Podculture: Reactions to ‘Avengers: Endgame’

May 9, 2019
William Walsh speaks at Evanston Public Library. Walsh is the president of the non-profit Walsh Research Institute and author of “Nutrient Power.”

Scientist shares nutrient therapies for autism, ADHD, mental disorders

May 6, 2019
Captured: Art Tour of the South Side of Chicago

Captured: Art Tour of the South Side of Chicago

May 6, 2019
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, alongside other lawmakers and stakeholders, announces a major step forward to legalize cannabis, at Black United Fund of Illinois, on Saturday May 4, 2019. The bill also looks to expunge thousands of class-4 felony marijuana convictions.

Gov. Pritzker announces plan to legalize marijuana statewide by January 2020

May 5, 2019
The Weekly: University President Morton Schapiro reveals role in admissions process

The Weekly: University President Morton Schapiro reveals role in admissions process

May 3, 2019
Toppling the Trigger: Evanston Township High School

Toppling the Trigger: Evanston Township High School

May 3, 2019
Female DJs on campus talk struggles and triumphs

Female DJs on campus talk struggles and triumphs

May 2, 2019
A Via vehicle. The shared ride service announced that it was expanding its area to include Evanston.

Via expands shared ride service to Evanston

May 1, 2019
Poetry in a heartbeat: Rachael Zisk

Poetry in a heartbeat: Rachael Zisk

May 1, 2019
Seesaw Theatre presents interactive performance to researchers at CSDConnect

Seesaw Theatre presents interactive performance to researchers at CSDConnect

April 30, 2019
Podculture: Theories, worries, hopes for ‘Avengers: Endgame’

Podculture: Theories, worries, hopes for ‘Avengers: Endgame’

April 24, 2019
Behind the Byline: An uncontested ASG election

Behind the Byline: An uncontested ASG election

April 18, 2019
Reflecting on "One Day at a Time", a month after its cancellation

Reflecting on “One Day at a Time”, a month after its cancellation

April 18, 2019
Defining Safe: International students discuss stereotypes, adjusting to American culture

Defining Safe: International students discuss stereotypes, adjusting to American culture

April 15, 2019
Medill sophomore talks school-hosted trip to London

Medill sophomore talks school-hosted trip to London

April 10, 2019
Medill sophomore talks school-hosted trip to Shanghai

Medill sophomore talks school-hosted trip to Shanghai

April 10, 2019
Medill sophomore talks school-hosted trip to Israel

Medill sophomore talks school-hosted trip to Israel

April 10, 2019
Medill sophomore talks school-hosted trip to Cuba

Medill sophomore talks school-hosted trip to Cuba

April 10, 2019
Behind the Byline: Reporter Andres Correa on historic mayoral election and growing up in Chicago

Behind the Byline: Reporter Andres Correa on historic mayoral election and growing up in Chicago

April 7, 2019
Hear one student’s reaction to on-campus Christian event “Carry the Love”

Hear one student’s reaction to on-campus Christian event “Carry the Love”

April 3, 2019
Block 6: Jingle Bells & Magic Spells

Block 6: Jingle Bells & Magic Spells

March 9, 2019
Defining Safe: Students of low socioeconomic backgrounds push for greater inclusivity on campus

Defining Safe: Students of low socioeconomic backgrounds push for greater inclusivity on campus

March 8, 2019
Evanston Dance Ensemble originally presented “Space Odyssey: the solar system in dance” in 2001. The ensemble will reprise the show March 14 through 17 in the Josephine Louis Theater.

Evanston Dance Ensemble to take audiences on “space odyssey”

March 7, 2019
From the Archives: The Sand Creek massacre

From the Archives: The Sand Creek massacre

March 5, 2019
The Weekly: Open mic event centered on mental health offers space for vulnerability

The Weekly: Open mic event centered on mental health offers space for vulnerability

February 28, 2019
Ryan Brady and Chris Mercer interview Denny Laine of Wings at NU in August 2017. Brady and Mercer co-host “Take It Away: The Complete Paul McCartney Podcast.”

Co-host of hit Paul McCartney podcast returns to Northwestern for lecture

February 27, 2019

Opinion: The history of black journalists in newsrooms, explained

February 27, 2019
Behind the Byline: A. Pallas Gutierrez on their opinion series about queerness

Behind the Byline: A. Pallas Gutierrez on their opinion series about queerness

February 22, 2019
The Weekly: Lipstick Theatre launches feminist book club

The Weekly: Lipstick Theatre launches feminist book club

February 21, 2019
Defining Safe: Students discuss campus culture and being black at Northwestern

Defining Safe: Students discuss campus culture and being black at Northwestern

February 21, 2019
The Weekly: “In God We Trust?” series looks at religiosity on campus

The Weekly: “In God We Trust?” series looks at religiosity on campus

February 14, 2019
Many of the Midwinter performances will take place on the Grand Staircase of The Art Institute of Chicago. Festival-goers can purchase add-on tickets to concerts in Griffin Court, Rubloff Auditorium, The Stock Exchange and Fullerton Hall.

Pitchfork to bring Midwinter music festival to The Art Institute of Chicago

February 14, 2019
Communication junior Diego Abraham performs as part of The Blackout, a campus late night show.

The ins and outs of making it — or breaking it — in Northwestern’s comedy scene

February 13, 2019

One-on-One with sophomore wrestler Sebastian Rivera

February 11, 2019
The Weekly: SNL cast member Pete Davidson visits campus. Do comedians owe it to their audiences to be politically correct?

The Weekly: SNL cast member Pete Davidson visits campus. Do comedians owe it to their audiences to be politically correct?

February 9, 2019
Conductor Donald Nally and chamber choir The Crossing have received three consecutive Grammy nominations. This year, their piece “Zealot Canticles” is nominated for Best Choral Performance.

Q&A: Prof. Donald Nally talks third consecutive Grammy nomination for Best Choral Performance

February 6, 2019
The Weekly: The 7th School Cancellation in NU History

The Weekly: The 7th School Cancellation in NU History

February 2, 2019
McCormick sophomore Nissim started producing music three years ago. He recently produced a track, “Barcelona,” on Mick Jenkins’ album “Pieces of a Man.”

Q&A: Student music producer Nissim breaks into Chicago music production scene

January 31, 2019
Behind the Byline: The Daily’s black editors discuss being ‘one of the few’ in the newsroom

Behind the Byline: The Daily’s black editors discuss being ‘one of the few’ in the newsroom

January 30, 2019
Teresa Woodruff speaks at an NU celebration of Women’s Health Research Day. Woodruff founded the Northwestern Women’s Health Research Institute, which launched an upgraded version of their Illinois Women’s Health Registry on Jan. 25.

Northwestern symposium celebrates sex-inclusive science, relaunches women’s health registry

January 30, 2019
Survivors and advocates speak out against SAE’s return to campus

Survivors and advocates speak out against SAE’s return to campus

January 25, 2019
The Weekly: Lawrence Crosby's case comes full circle

The Weekly: Lawrence Crosby’s case comes full circle

January 25, 2019

New Evanston police chief Demitrous Cook outlines goals

January 25, 2019
Allyson Snyder’s devised work, “Roots and Wings,” follows three characters in their journeys to find a sense of home. Her piece is one of three short plays in Spectrum Theatre Company’s “Collaboration and Creation Series.”

Spectrum Theatre Company emphasizes collaboration and creation in play devising process

January 24, 2019
Members of The Crossing and the Young People’s Chorus of New York City rehearse for “Fire in my mouth.” The musical event runs Thursday through Saturday at the New York Philharmonic.

‘Fire in my mouth’ to reignite a conversation about immigration, labor politics

January 23, 2019
Whiskey Thief Tavern at 616 Davis St. The bar offers a laid-back atmosphere for college students.

Open Tab: Whiskey Thief offers bold cocktails yet a mellow ambiance close to home

January 23, 2019
Paul Laraia, Karlos Rodriguez, Jessie Montgomery and Karla Donehew-Perez pose with their instruments. Catalyst Quartet will perform in Pick-Staiger Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

Gryphon Trio and Catalyst Quartet to perform at Winter Chamber Music Festival

January 17, 2019
The Weekly: An Unwanted Voice

The Weekly: An Unwanted Voice

January 15, 2019

From the Archives: War and Peace

January 9, 2019

An opinion editors’ guide to surviving the holidays with relatives

November 27, 2018

Jackson: Questioning your stances is crucial. It was for me.

November 27, 2018

The Weekly: Several female students harassed on and near campus

November 19, 2018

Entrepreneurship is an option for anyone

November 6, 2018

The Weekly: The Year of the Woman

November 2, 2018

NU alumna protests against Chicago-based poke chain

November 1, 2018

A Tale of Two Deficits

October 26, 2018
Project Pumpkin brings local children to campus for Trick-or-Treating

Project Pumpkin brings local children to campus for Trick-or-Treating

October 26, 2018
This year’s results from AlcoholEDU, an online course that educates first-years about alcohol and drugs and surveys them about their alcohol and drug usage, show a 3 percent increase in students who believe choosing not to drink is acceptable.

Fewer first-year students say alcohol is an important part of social life, AlcoholEdu survey shows

October 18, 2018

Checking items off your bucket list boosts your self-worth

October 9, 2018
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky and Loyola University professor John Frendreis. The two spoke about climate change at a town hall at the Unitarian Church of Evanston.

Schakowsky criticizes Republican politicians on climate change, urges local action

October 8, 2018

Jackson: Pressing ‘delete’ on social media isn’t always a loss

October 2, 2018
Mario Velo speaks at an Equity and Empowerment Commission meeting. Velo said he would volunteer to be on a panel assisting with the selection of Evanston’s new police chief.

Equity and Empowerment Commission discusses police chief selection, work plan draft

September 27, 2018

Off Script: What “Nappily Ever After” gets right — and wrong — about black hair

September 27, 2018
(Source: Tribune News Service) Education Secretary Betsy Devos issued interim Title IX guidelines that permitted Northwestern to abandon the 60-day timeline requirement. Devos is expected to issue new, permanent guidelines soon.

Under updated sexual misconduct policy, University has additional time to investigate reports of Title IX violations

September 26, 2018
Customers sample kombucha at the Kombucha Brava taproom. The taproom is open on Tuesday and Thursdays from 2 to 6 p.m.

Evanston farmers market vendor Kombucha Brava opens taproom on Custer Avenue

August 8, 2018
Curt’s Cafè, 2922 Central St. A community group in Lake County is seeking to open a Curt’s location in Highland Park.

Lake County community group seeks to open Curt’s Café in Highland Park

August 2, 2018
Hannah Whitehouse prepares to depart on her summer journey. Funded by the Circumnavigators Travel-Study Grant, Whitehouse will research El Sistema-inspired music education programs in six different countries.

Northwestern senior Hannah Whitehouse awarded grant to study El Sistema worldwide

July 16, 2018
Students wait in line for the La Cocinita food truck. The Evanston-based restaurant will return to Taste of Chicago on Wednesday for its third appearance at the annual food festival.

Evanston restaurant La Cocinita returns to Taste of Chicago

July 11, 2018
The first "Out of Space" concert in the Temperance Beer Co. parking lot. This was the first concert of the summer series.

‘Out of Space’ concert series to celebrate SPACE’s 10th anniversary

June 21, 2018
NU alumna writes love letter to New York City in debut EP

NU alumna writes love letter to New York City in debut EP

June 13, 2018
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