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

The Daily Northwestern
Angeli Mittal

Angeli Mittal, Creative Director

Angeli Mittal is a Weinberg sophomore from Falls Church, VA studying Computer Science and Neuroscience. When she's not snapping away photos of the Arch or helping with the production of the print paper, Angeli is reporting on the COVID-19 and public health beats for the campus and city desks. At The Daily, she's served as a Photo Editor, Design Editor and Assistant City Editor. Angeli is also involved with biomedical research at Lurie Children's Hospital. You can reach her via Twitter or email.

Last updated spring 2022.

All content by Angeli Mittal
While the University maintains that COVID-19 metrics on campus have been stabilizing, its positivity rate continues to reach record-breaking levels.

NU COVID-19 positivity rate continues to reach record-breaking numbers

May 13, 2022
A blue mask buried under twigs.

The Daily Explains: Updated city, state COVID-19 guidelines in light of omicron subvariant prevalence

May 12, 2022
Several gnats swarm a brown building with green moss on it. A giant gnat sits on top of the building.

Northwestern’s gnats make a comeback after a year of isolation

May 8, 2022
A collection of masks in front of a box of COVID-19 antigen tests and a bottle of green hand sanitizer.

NU COVID-19 positivity rate reaches highest of the pandemic as University announces it has no plans to increase mitigation measures

May 6, 2022
Two vaccine bottles surround a vaccine needle on a white grid background.

Evanston moves to “Medium” transmission level due to significant case rise, no longer reports COVID-19 positivity rate

May 5, 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: The Clothesline Project, Illinois governor elections and leaving NU

May 2, 2022
An entrance to a building with black doors and signs posted on the glass.

Northwestern COVID-19 positivity rate stable amid decreasing testing on campus

May 1, 2022
A blue box of COVID-19 tests is propped up next to a green hand sanitizer bottle to the right. In front are three different types of masks stacked upon one another.

City reports almost no change to new COVID-19 cases, does not report positivity rate

April 28, 2022
Person in a purple backpack walks toward a tan building. Students stand in line behind the building to the left.

Northwestern COVID-19 positivity rate declines, still one of the highest reported since beginning of pandemic

April 24, 2022
Two COVID-19 testing boxes stacked on top of each other with a testing card to the right and a nasal swab lying in the front.

Evanston COVID-19 positivity rate and hospitalization numbers rise as omicron subvariant becomes widespread

April 21, 2022
Sign on a TV saying that masks are optional at Norris University Center.

NU admin has no plans to implement further mitigation measures as omicron subvariant cases rise

April 21, 2022
Poster with “masking is optional” in big white capital letters in front of a green rectangle. Depicted below are two wildcats, one with a mask, the other without. Below these cats are more words.

NU COVID-19 positivity rate reaches second highest of the pandemic with limited testing, no mask mandate

April 15, 2022
Three vaccine needles positioned vertically on various shades of blue.

Evanston’s COVID-19 new positive cases more than double last week’s number as state no longer tracks positivity rate

April 14, 2022
People waiting in line outside a gray building.

Two years of NU COVID-19 testing requirements and dwindling enforcement

April 11, 2022
A person in a red poncho holds a white bucket while students stand in line against a tan building in the rain.

NU COVID-19 positivity rate rises 1.5 percentage points amid declined testing

April 10, 2022
A vaccine needle vertically displayed on a patterned green background with a red heart behind.

Evanston COVID-19 positivity rate takes a dip after one month on the rise

April 7, 2022
A hand is holding a vaccine needle amid a blue background with floating yellow plus signs.

City COVID-19 positivity rate rises, eligible individuals can receive a second booster shot

April 3, 2022
People line up for testing in front of a tan building.

COVID-19 positivity rate and case numbers continue to climb after spring break

April 3, 2022
Students hold their arms up with the music in a tent. Someone on stage does the same.

Block 4: Pop, Rock and Tik Tok

March 5, 2022
A group of students dance under orange balloons. Someone dressed in a shark costume is among them.

Block 3: Hot Tent Summer

March 5, 2022
Students dance in a tent.

Block 2: Sleep Blocking

March 5, 2022
Multiple COVID-19 boxes surround nasal swabs and antigen test cards.

Two years later: Northwestern’s COVID-19 story, as told by testing data

March 4, 2022
A vaccine needle on a black and white background.

Evanston COVID-19 average positivity rate reaches lowest since July 2021

March 4, 2022
Five people look at a computer scene in a busy room as they lay out a print paper. One person wearing a tan sweater points at the screen.

From The Newsroom: How The Daily designs a print paper

March 4, 2022
A decade of Best of Evanston

A decade of Best of Evanston

February 28, 2022
A group of dishes on an orange background with the words Hot from the Oven in bubble letters across the top.

Hot from the Oven: A multimedia series on Evanston eateries

February 28, 2022
A gloved hand garnishes a crêpe with red strawberry jam. Three crêpes lie on a white table.

Hot from the Oven: Frida’s Mexican-American fusion for brunch

February 28, 2022
Two employees in black shirts and aprons pose in front of a white storefront.

Hot from the Oven: Comfort in a bowl of ramen

February 28, 2022
A green, blue and white mask lay on a purple background.

Northwestern’s mask-optional policy effective Monday amid fluctuating COVID-19 positivity rate

February 28, 2022
Fencers in white uniforms lunge at each other. One makes contact, and their weapon extends outwards.

Captured: Wildcats dominate at conference championships

February 28, 2022
Packaged granola with green labels rests on a shelf in Blind Faith Cafe.

Best Vegetarian: Blind Faith Cafe

February 28, 2022
Person in black jersey runs past other players with a basketball in hand.

Captured: Cats celebrate senior night and last home game with a victory

February 25, 2022
A vaccine needle is surrounded by two bottles on a gray grid background.

City COVID-19 positive case numbers reach below 100, positivity rate again below 1%

February 25, 2022
A woman basketball player in a black uniform goes up for a layup against a player against a player in a gold and black uniform

[Photo] Rapid Recap: Northwestern 68, Purdue 51

February 24, 2022
Three types of masks in a pile in front of a black box of COVID-19 tests and a bottle of green hand sanitizer to the right.

City to lift mask and vaccine mandate Monday in accordance with state timeline

February 24, 2022
A hand is holding a vaccine needle amid a blue background with floating yellow plus signs.

City COVID-19 positivity rate reaches below 1%, free KN95 distribution to take place next week

February 18, 2022
Tennis player in a purple shirt holds a racket with fist pumped and excited look on her face.

Captured: Wildcats victorious at first home tennis match of the season

February 15, 2022
Students stand in line behind a tan building. People cross the street.

COVID-19 positivity rate and case numbers continue to climb

February 13, 2022
Three types of masks in front of a black box of COVID-19 tests and a bottle of green hand sanitizer.

COVID-19 case numbers continue to rapidly decline, Cook County Health offers $100 incentive for vaccinations

February 11, 2022
A brown gavel in front of a purple background. Purple bubbles on the front with different subjects in them.

Faculty Senate strikes nonbinding clause, votes down second motion

February 10, 2022
A line of students trail behind a tan building.

Northwestern COVID-19 positivity rate holds steady while testing numbers decline

February 7, 2022
A cloth mask, a surgical mask and a white N95 masks on a purple background.

Evanston to offer 5 free KN95s at EPL, senior center

February 4, 2022
Three COVID-19 vaccination shots on a blue background

COVID-19 case numbers rapidly declining, FDA to discuss vaccinations for children under 5

February 4, 2022
A tall snowman in the fraternity quad with four people standing around it.

Captured: Students go rogue after first major snowfall of the year at Northwestern

February 4, 2022
Four players reach for the basketball as someone tries to put it into the net.

Captured: Men’s and women’s basketball teams fall a few points short

January 31, 2022
Person with a purple backpack walks in front of a tan building. Students wait in line on the left.

Northwestern COVID-19 positivity rate rises after a week without required testing

January 30, 2022
Girl in white uniform shoots the ball

[Photo] Rapid Recap: No. 23 Iowa 72, Northwestern 67 (OT)

January 28, 2022
COVID-19 test boxes and nasal swabs.

Evanston COVID-19 positive cases sees 35% reduction from last week

January 28, 2022
A box of COVID-19 tests and a bottle of hand sanitizer. In the foreground are three types of COVID-19 masks.

Researchers assess nationwide COVID-19 attitudes and masking adherence

January 28, 2022
A tan building is in the background as students stand in line in front of it. Other students cross the street at the walk signal.

Positive COVID-19 test numbers drop at Northwestern one-third from week prior

January 23, 2022
Three vaccine needles vertically oriented in a row with a blue background behind each.

Evanston COVID-19 positivity rate sees almost 2 percentage point reduction

January 21, 2022
Two blue and black boxes sit on a black surface. In front is a thin white paper package with a nose swab and to the right is a propped up COVID-19 testing card.

How to order 4 free, at-home COVID-19 tests for your household

January 19, 2022
Person in a white singlet pins someone else in a black uniform on the floor. The opposing team watches in the background with a referee in front.

Captured: Northwestern wrestling loses third straight Big Ten meet

January 18, 2022
A tan building is in the background as students stand in line in front of it. Other students cross the street at the walk signal.

NU transitions to “yellow” activity level as COVID-19 cases decline, new testing requirements announced

January 14, 2022
A hand holds a vaccine needle in the middle of several yellow plus signs on a blue gradient background.

Evanston COVID-19 cases this week comprise almost 10% of all-time cases in the city

January 14, 2022
Three masks are pictured on a dark purple background. The mask on the right is a green cloth mask, the middle a blue surgical mask and the right a white N95 respirator mask with yellow bands.

The Daily Explains: Upgrading your masks and maximizing effectiveness

January 14, 2022
Weber Arch amid a blue sky. The sun shines through one of the letters engraved on the arch.

NU to start in-person instruction Jan. 18 after record number of COVID-19 cases

January 11, 2022
Two blue BinaxNOW rapid antigen test boxes stacked on one another on a black surface. A wrapped nasal swab is underneath with a testing card propped up on the left.

The Daily Explains: Interpreting COVID-19 test results at Northwestern

January 11, 2022
Someone in a red poncho is holding a bucket with paper slips. Students wait in line in the rain.

NU clarifies Quarantine & Isolation Housing roommate assignments policy

January 9, 2022
Vaccine vials and a syringe are surrounded by red and green COVID-19 particles on a blue background.

City COVID-19 positivity rate declines, new positive cases on the rise

January 6, 2022
A sign with COVID-19 social distancing protocols in front of a blue building.

University’s updated quarantine and isolation protocol inconsistent with CDC’s recommendations

January 1, 2022
A black arch with the words “Northwestern University” atop of tan stone structures stands among trees with multicolored leaves.

The Daily Explains: Wildcat Wellness guidelines and updated winter COVID-19 campus protocols

December 30, 2021
Vaccine needle with blue fluid is surrounded by two vaccine bottles on a gray background.

Cook County Health to offer three COVID-19 mass vaccination clinics Sunday

December 17, 2021
A person in blue walks towards a tan building labeled the “Donald P. Jacobs Center” in gold capital letters. Others stand in line behind the building.

Northwestern announces winter COVID-19 entrance testing requirements

December 10, 2021
A hand holds a hospital needle.

What we know about the Omicron variant so far, and how you can stay safe and COVID-19-aware during the holidays

December 1, 2021
Three people stand together holding pizza in the newsroom.

Captured: Daily editors reveal their MOD obsession in the newsroom

December 1, 2021
Person with purple backpack walks in front of the Jacobs Center, a tan building with golden capital lettering.

COVID-19 positivity rate increases before Thanksgiving amid booster shot eligibility expansion

November 22, 2021
COVID-19 molecules on blue background with various forms of personal protective equipment and vaccine needle.

NU health professionals advise caution with Thanksgiving travel, gatherings

November 17, 2021
Person in a blue shirt and black backpack walks in the direction of a tan building labeled “Donald P. Jacobs Center.” A line of students in several different color t-shirts stand at the building.

NU positivity rate sees slight increase, new reported positives remains steady

November 15, 2021
Illustration of vaccine needle and vaccine bottles amid red COVID-19-like illustrations on a blue background.

City releases survey, Cook County opens appointments for pediatric COVID-19 vaccination

November 12, 2021
Tan building that says “Kellogg.” In the foreground is a black fence with trees behind it. Students wait in line.

Northwestern’s COVID-19 positivity rate continues to drop

November 8, 2021
An illustration of a vaccine needle is on a red heart on a green background.

Kellogg students required to test twice a week, COVID-19 protocols tighten

November 1, 2021
Blue and black vaccination needle and two vials in the middle of a gray background.

City opens two Moderna booster shot vaccination events this week

November 1, 2021
Person in red rain jacket holds a white bucket. Students wait in line in front of a tan building. It is raining.

Northwestern sees decline in COVID-19 positivity rate, positive tests remain steady

November 1, 2021
A swimmer in a Northwestern cap takes a stroke and breath above the pool.

Captured: Swimming and Diving makes a splash during fall competitions

October 29, 2021
Red and brown round object on the right side. In front of it, to the left, is a white, black and blue syringe. To the right of the picture are the same colored bottles. To the extreme right of the photo are white gloves and a blue and gray bottle with a plus sign on it.

Moderna, Johnson & Johnson booster shots available in Evanston

October 27, 2021
Students walk across the road to a tan building labeled “Jacobs Center.” Other students wait in line behind the building.

Northwestern sees COVID-19 positive cases double among non-undergraduate students

October 25, 2021
Una persona con un brazo expuesto está recibiendo una vacuna con tres guantes azules flotando alrededor.

El Daily Explica: Lo que necesitas saber sobre la gripe durante COVID-19

October 25, 2021
Students stand in line behind a tan building labeled with the “Donald P. Jacobs Center” in gold capital letters.

NU presents aggregate COVID-19 vaccination, testing statistics during Faculty Assembly

October 20, 2021
Three children on blue-and-orange swings are facing away from the camera. In front of them is a red, green and blue drum kit. In the background is a brown building and a green picnic table.

CAPTURED: Evanston falls into autumn with family-friendly festivities, local artist celebration

October 19, 2021
People in a row with Homecoming Court sashes stand together on a stage and the two people in the middle hold flower bouquets while wearing crowns on their heads.

NU talent kicks off Homecoming with pep rally performances

October 18, 2021
Person with an exposed arm is receiving a vaccine with three blue gloves hovering around.

The Daily Explains: What you need to know about the flu season during COVID-19

October 18, 2021
Brown-and-maroon building sits among green trees and bushes. A few cars are parked at the right of the photo.

Captured: A tour of Evanston’s off-campus dwellings

October 18, 2021
Person in a blue shirt and black backpack walks in the direction of a tan building labeled “Donald P. Jacobs Center.” A line of students in several different color t-shirts stand at the building.

Northwestern COVID-19 positivity rate sees a slight increase, otherwise remains steady

October 18, 2021
Several students waiting in line at a tan building labeled “Donald P. Jacobs Center.” Others walk across the street and walk in the direction of the building.

Northwestern requires staggered COVID-19 testing for all undergraduates

October 13, 2021
Several students waiting in line at a tan building labeled “Donald P. Jacobs Center.” Some students wait on the sidewalk next to the red light waiting to cross the street.

Northwestern COVID-19 positivity rate stays steady at 0.51%

October 11, 2021
Northwestern reported a threefold increase in academic integrity violations in the last academic year. Assistant Dean Ricardo Court expressed his frustration with students in an internal email sent to faculty.

Assistant dean reprimands students in faculty email for threefold academic integrity violations

October 7, 2021
A woman in a pink shirt stands next to another woman in a blue dress, both of whom are pumping up their fists among others in the crowd among them. The woman on the right holds up a pink sign saying “I stand with Planned Parenthood” in capital white letters.

Captured: March to Defend Abortion Access assembles in downtown Chicago

October 4, 2021
Several students in purple shirts stand in a long line in the rain in front of a tan building.

Northwestern reports 51 positive COVID-19 tests, down by 30 from week one

October 3, 2021
Illustration of someone receiving a vaccine shot.

City to administer Pfizer-BioNTech booster shot for eligible individuals

September 28, 2021
Person with purple backpack in front of the Jacobs Center is walking. A line of students trail the testing center, a white building with golden letters.

NU requires additional COVID-19 testing amid case spike

September 26, 2021
Kellogg School of Management in golden letters on a tan building with several students talking and standing in a line.

Northwestern’s COVID-19 on-campus requirements, activities: Explained

September 22, 2021
A female athlete in purple jersey and black shorts is holding a tennis racket, ready to swing at a green tennis ball on the tennis court.

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats end season strong after 25th consecutive berth to NCAA tournament

August 16, 2021
A brick building surrounded by trees with four pillars in front.

Need to Know: A guide to financial support and saving at NU

August 16, 2021
A pink head with a heart where the persons brain is.

A guide to mental health and wellness resources at NU

August 15, 2021
Layers of public transit, such as a bus, a train and a plane against a purple background

Navigating public transit on campus, in Evanston and around the windy city

August 15, 2021
Illustration of person in dark blue jacket putting hands over forehead, sitting on floor under a “final notice” sign in red letters on a brown door.

Illinois tenants behind on rent payments are eligible for up to $25,000 in financial assistance

May 19, 2021
An illustration of an arm being injected by a COVID-19 vaccine.

CDPH talks COVID-19 falling vaccination rates in light of expanded eligibility, relaxed guidelines

May 17, 2021
Five photos of outgoing Mayor Steve Hagerty with the recipients of the Keys to the City award. In the top left, Hagerty is shaking hands with someone in a black jacket holding an award with the key on it. The other four photos are the recipients posing in a room with a blue wall, brown podium and gray floor.

Mayor Hagerty presents five Key to the City awards

May 10, 2021
Girl in purple uniform hits the ball with black stick on the green tennis court.

Northwestern ends season with loss to Texas A&M in Round of 32

May 10, 2021
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