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

The Daily Northwestern

Anavi Prakash

Anavi Prakash, Development & Recruitment Editor

Anavi Prakash is a sophomore from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, majoring in journalism and social policy. At The Daily, she has previously served as Assistant City Editor and Assistant Audio Editor. Outside of The Daily, Anavi enjoys exploring Evanston and Chicago and watching Bollywood movies. You can reach her via email or X.

Last updated fall 2024.

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Student representative Rachel Durango-Cohen said she feels that there are not many safe spaces at ETHS for Hispanic/Latinx students to have conversations about belonging. She added that many of the district’s belonging efforts focus on the entire student body, not specific sub-groups.

District 202 expands goal to provide social, emotional wellbeing resources to students

November 13, 2024
Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea), who co-sponsored the bill for this referendum, said election workers being harassed for doing their job is an issue that’s “rearing its ugly head this election cycle.”

Election worker protection referendum overwhelmingly favored by voters

November 5, 2024

The Weekly: 2024 election preview, Bessie Rhodes uncertainty, response to House committee antisemitism report

November 3, 2024
Orrington Elementary School was the only District 65 school to be classified as “exemplary”, the highest designation in the 2024 Illinois Report Card. All other schools received a “commendable” summative designation.

District 65 student proficiency, achievement gaps higher than state averages, report shows

October 31, 2024
On average, in District 202 and in Illinois, white students outperform Black and Hispanic students by a margin of over 10%.

District 202 achievement gaps, student mastery higher than state averages, report shows

October 31, 2024
ETHS civics teacher Betsy Gutstein said in her twenty years at the school, students’ sense of urgency around political issues, including the environment, has increased.

ETHS students visit polls for November election, stress importance of voting

October 29, 2024
Families have been protesting the district’s June decision to close down the school after this academic year for the past few months. Some signs the protesters carried featured messages in both English and Spanish; “la lucha sigue” translates to “the struggle continues.”

‘We pick here’: Bessie Rhodes community continues protesting planned 7th, 8th grade closures

October 29, 2024
Each asylum-seeking student at ETHS has a point person in a multilingual services teacher, according to teacher Sara Holic. She added that each multilingual services teacher is the point person for about 20 students.

‘A way that makes sense to them’: ETHS multilingual services aim to support asylum-seeking families

October 28, 2024
Graphic designer Eva Oldman designed ETHS’ land acknowledgement, which is displayed by the school’s entrance.

D202 board passes Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Improvement Plan, develops land acknowledgement

October 15, 2024
FirstRepair’s headquarters was wrapped in a mural in July. The mural celebrates Black excellence, according to FirstRepair founder Robin Rue Simmons.

Reparations nonprofit FirstRepair serves over 100 local communities, to open resource center in December

October 13, 2024
Adithya Upadhya, a third-year math Ph.D. candidate, said the University views graduate students as “expendable resources” and isn’t thinking about the harm funding cuts bring to students.

‘How much are we willing to fight?’: International graduate students navigate visa renewals after funding cuts

October 8, 2024
Attendees walk through a balloon arch to begin the one-mile walk at PEER Services’ Step Up for Recovery event Sunday.

10th annual Step Up for Recovery event aims to curb substance use disorder stigma

October 6, 2024
Students on the YAMO board pose in front of the set.

ETHS’ 67th YAMO production aims to get out the vote

October 3, 2024
The City-School Liaison Committee heard an update on Cradle to Career, a partnership between several Evanston organizations promoting equity, during its Tuesday meeting.

City-School Liaison Committee discusses Guaranteed Income Program, grant opportunities

October 2, 2024
Since ETHS implemented a “Bell-to-Bell, No Cell” phone policy, some students have turned to bringing two phones to school and using their Chromebooks for entertainment during class.

ETHS community slowly adjusts to new ‘Bell-to-Bell No Cell’ policy

September 24, 2024
The District 65 Board of Education passed its Fiscal Year 2025 budget at its meeting Monday night. The district will have a $13 million deficit this year, an increase from $10 million last year.

District 65 Board of Education passes FY25 budget with $13 million deficit, sets cost-reduction plan

September 17, 2024
District 202’s 2025 fiscal year budget was created while prioritizing instruction and student needs, said Kendra Williams, the district’s chief financial officer.

District 202 board approves tentative 2025 fiscal year budget, hears student well-being presentation

June 11, 2024
A fist in front of red, yellow and green poofs of color, all with a brown background with black scribbles.

Fifth annual Juneteenth celebration sees new additions to parade, festivities

May 23, 2024
A storefront that reads ‘Parlor on Central.’

Central Street ice cream parlor aims to become Evanston staple

May 21, 2024
A drawing of a microphone surrounded by purple music notes.

Illinois Senate passes artificial intelligence protections for artists

May 21, 2024
People sit at a table with microphones.

District 65 Board hears 5th Ward school naming update, presentation on individualized education services

May 20, 2024
People gather holding signs to listen to a speaker.

‘Nobody’s free until everybody’s free’: Community vigil seeks peaceful resolution to the conflict in Israel and Gaza

May 19, 2024
Two people sit in chairs on each side of a table with a vase of flowers.

Panel discusses 70 year Brown v. Board legacy in present-day education

May 16, 2024
A house on top of a maze of pipes.

At-home water testing aims to create confidence in water quality

May 14, 2024
People sitting at a table with a projector behind them with a slideshow playing.

D202 board hears sustainability policy update, student fees adjustment proposal

May 13, 2024
Three rows of people standing on steps. The front row has posters saying “Thrilled to be celebrating 100 years!” The second row has posters with balloons on them.

Junior League of Evanston-North Shore celebrates centennial year, aims to continue serving community

May 9, 2024
A train in a train station.

State lawmakers reveal public transportation agency consolidation plan

May 7, 2024
An “I Voted” sticker on a purple polka dot background.

New Illinois law prohibits political parties from adding candidates to November ballot

May 6, 2024
A seder plate sits in front of a matzo box, surrounded by water cups, other food and a crayon.

Passover celebrations bring hope for future in Evanston Jewish community

May 5, 2024
An injection, medicine bottle, mask, gloves and hand sanitizer on a backdrop of viruses.

Statewide respiratory virus, COVID-19 levels drop, CDC data shows

April 30, 2024
The front of Evanston Township High School

School district sustainability coordinators provide hope, education

April 25, 2024
School board members listen to a public commenter.

District 65 board hears updates on dual language program, 5th Ward school

April 22, 2024
Three people playing Uno. There are cards on the table between them.

Books & Breakfast celebrates 10-year anniversary with pancake dinner, games

April 21, 2024
Cats Corner: Sliding into the lacrosse postseason

Cats Corner: Sliding into the lacrosse postseason

April 18, 2024
A train is pulled into a train station.

State senate passes bill requiring annual safety reports from state transportation agencies

April 17, 2024
Three people talk to each other.

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 community members meet new superintendent

April 17, 2024
Two people sit at a table in front of a wall with several pieces of art on it.

‘This is Us’ art exhibit aims to represent artists’ identities

April 10, 2024
An exterior photo of Evanston Township High School.

District 202 board discusses 2022-2023 school year discipline report

April 8, 2024
A black circle, representing the moon, is outlined with a white circle, representing the sun, on a black background.

City to host total solar eclipse watch events

April 7, 2024
A storefront window with a snowy overhang.

Celtic Knot Public House to reopen in June, aims to serve as community hub

April 4, 2024
Everything Evanston: A listen at the Ryan Field demolition

Everything Evanston: A listen at the Ryan Field demolition

April 2, 2024
A building with flowers in front of it.

New Evanston History Center exhibit highlights Marshall Field’s impact on North Shore shopping

April 1, 2024
A bulldozer sits in front of a pile of rubble. There is also a building to the left of the bulldozer.

Residents remain concerned as Ryan Field demolition nears completion

March 31, 2024
Illustration of a cartoon instagram page with “Humans of McCormick” written in the middle.

Humans of McCormick highlights interests beyond engineering

March 28, 2024
A building with signage reading “Evanston/Skokie School District 65.”

Illinois faces educator shortage in nearly two-thirds of all educational agencies, report finds

March 27, 2024
Four people look at a poster board while holding clipboards.

Envision Evanston 2045 community meeting gives residents opportunity to share goals for city

March 26, 2024
Cats Corner: Springing ahead to Lacrosse

Cats Corner: Springing ahead to Lacrosse

February 28, 2024
ETHS senior Milo Slevin speaks at an event before Monday’s board meeting celebrating a new sustainability policy for the school.

District 202 board passes sustainability policy at joint meeting with District 65

February 27, 2024
Evanston Township High School District 202 Superintendent Marcus Campbell gave a talk about Black education as part of Sherman United Methodist Church’s “My Black is Beautiful” series.

Sherman United Methodist Church reflects on Black education, commerce in ‘My Black is Beautiful’ series

February 25, 2024
NU Declassified: Meet me downtown

NU Declassified: Meet me downtown

February 21, 2024
The Mitchell Museum is rebranding to focus on Indigenous tribes in the Chicago and Great Lakes region. Their new mission involves education, advocacy and awareness about the tribes.

Mitchell Museum to rebrand, emphasize local Native cultures

February 21, 2024
Northwestern’s Madison Taylor celebrates, her hands in the air and her back turned to the camera, after a goal.

Lacrosse: No. 4 Northwestern dismantles Marquette 21-3

February 19, 2024
The District 65 Board of Education passed its Fiscal Year 2025 budget at its meeting Monday night. The district will have a $13 million deficit this year, an increase from $10 million last year.

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 to announce next superintendent in March

February 19, 2024
In a unanimous vote, City Council approved a contract with Verde Solutions to put solar panels on the Robert Crown Community Center.

City Council approves solar panel contract for Robert Crown Community Center

February 13, 2024
Local artists converse at the Evanston Arts Council’s mixer Wednesday night.

Evanston Arts Council brings together creative community at local art mixer

February 7, 2024
Both local school districts are collaborating with the Evanston Police Department for their emergency responses.

City-School Liaison Committee discusses emergency preparedness, wraparound strategies

February 1, 2024
Equipment for the demolition sits outside of Ryan Field. Demolition work on the stadium is supposed to start the week of Jan. 29.

As Ryan Field demolition approaches, environmental concerns still remain unaddressed

January 26, 2024
Sound Source: Exploring music opportunities for non-music majors

Sound Source: Exploring music opportunities for non-music majors

January 24, 2024
Evanston/Skokie District 65 voted to begin closing Dr. Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies Monday night. They also approved the construction budget to build a 5th Ward school.

District 65 board votes to begin closing process for Bessie Rhodes, approves revised 5th Ward school plan

January 23, 2024
Samuel Yousefzai meets Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi after winning the Youth Philanthropist of the Year in 2022. He won for his work with his nonprofit, Bridge the Gap Interpreting.

Local teen seeks to eliminate language barriers in healthcare

January 17, 2024
Everything Evanston: MLK Day Celebration features several local performers

Everything Evanston: MLK Day Celebration features several local performers

January 16, 2024
In honor of MLK Day, over 300 people joined Interfaith Action of Evanston’s fifth annual Walk for Warmth.

Despite frigid temperatures, community members fundraise in annual Walk for Warmth

January 15, 2024
MC4 Music performs Saturday at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center.

Annual MLK Day celebration offers opportunity for reflection

January 15, 2024
Evanston Public Library aims to continue diversifying its collection as legislation in Illinois outlaws book bans in public libraries.

Amid statewide law prohibiting book bans, Evanston Public Library continues diversifying collection

January 8, 2024
Evanston Latinos’ new community kitchen aims to help local entrepreneurs in the food industry and bring more Latino culture to the city’s forefront.

Evanston Latinos to open Community Kitchen for local entrepreneurs

November 19, 2023
Student representative Rachel Durango-Cohen said she feels that there are not many safe spaces at ETHS for Hispanic/Latinx students to have conversations about belonging. She added that many of the district’s belonging efforts focus on the entire student body, not specific sub-groups.

District 202 board discusses Year in Review report, student equity

November 14, 2023

Everything Evanston: City Council prepares to vote on Rebuild Ryan Field ordinances

November 9, 2023
“Stage Fright” is the theme of Evanston Township High School’s 66th production of YAMO.

Evanston Township High School puts on 66th YAMO production

October 19, 2023
A photo of Evanston Township High School on a partly cloudy day. The image is focused on a sign that reads ‘Evanston Township High School Established in 1883’ and is surrounded by dark green bushes.

District 202 board approves Capital Improvement Program, discusses diversity and equity in staff and multilingual students

October 9, 2023
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