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

The Daily Northwestern

Aviva Bechky

Aviva Bechky, Print Managing Editor

Aviva is a Medill sophomore from Maryland majoring in journalism and gender & sexuality studies with a minor in data science. Aviva has previously worked as City Editor, Development and Recruitment Editor and Assistant City Editor. When they’re not at The Daily, Aviva freelances for D.C. publications and spends a lot of time watching Star Trek. You can reach them via Twitter or email.

Last updated spring 2023.

All content by Aviva Bechky
Demonstrators began taking tents down on Deering Meadow at about 3 p.m. Monday after organizers reached an agreement with administrators.

Captured: Demonstrators take down encampment on Deering Meadow

April 29, 2024
A child in a tie-dye smock kneels on the ground, painting blue dots on a paper filled with bright painted dots, circles and spirals.

Evanston Paints helps children and adults find their inner artist

April 14, 2024
A square shaped building with the words Robert Crown Community Center, surrounded by grass and trees.

City seeks proposals for Robert Crown solar panel installation

September 20, 2023
A brick building that says “Northwestern Hillel.” A green inflatable alien sits outside next to a space-themed sign reading, “Dillo Shabbat 2023.”

Hillel fosters community, rings in Dillo weekend with Shabbat

May 21, 2023
A group of performers sitting and lying down onstage with an orchestra and decorative corn in the background.

‘creating small thunder’ brings queer, rural story to Northwestern opera

May 1, 2023
A brick building that has a sign saying “City of Evanston Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center.”

Sarah Flax becomes city’s permanent community development director

May 1, 2023
A white hand hands a piece of paper over to a Black hand on a teal background.

Reparations Committee opens applications to join working groups

April 20, 2023
A woman standing with four boys

Jacquis Irby remembered as family man, lover of basketball

April 20, 2023
People stand on the sidewalk next to several restaurants, including Prairie Moon.

Some Evanston residents say they received limited city communication during Clark Street Beach shooting

April 14, 2023
A brick and glass building with the words, “Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Joseph E. Hill Education Center.”

Superintendent Devon Horton to leave District 65 for Atlanta-area job

April 4, 2023
A woman wearing a tan sweater and glasses stands in front of a mosaic with a parrot.

Linda Matsumoto, D65 paraprofessional, becomes first AAPI educator to win Reg Weaver Human and Civil Rights Award

March 29, 2023
A red brick building with the words “Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Joseph E. Hill Education Center.”

District 65 Board of Education discusses support for students with IEPs, English Language Learners

March 28, 2023

900 block of Michigan Avenue ‘secure’ after incident involving ‘emotionally disturbed individual,’ EPD says

March 18, 2023
A purple ballot box with the word "VOTE" written on the sides.

Letter from the Editor: The Daily’s Evanston Election Guide

March 15, 2023
A person wearing a green coat and a scarf looks at the camera for a headshot.

Mirah Anti, D202 board incumbent, talks mental health and redesigning class structures

March 15, 2023
The exterior of a glass and concrete building.

McCormick Prof. Arthur Prindle wins National Science Foundation junior faculty award for work as teacher-scholar

March 8, 2023
An illustration of a rooster with glasses holding a calculator on a blue background.

Bringing bawk the rooster: City Council moves on amendment to allow roosters on school grounds

March 8, 2023
A woman wearing a black top and pearls smiles at the camera.

New YWCA Evanston/North Shore CEO Cherese Ledet plans to tackle community outreach, equity in the workplace

March 7, 2023
A larger-than-life statue of a person wearing red holds a banner reading, “Colonial genocide of Indigenous women + children since 1862, before and after.”

Mitchell Museum’s ‘No Rest’ calls attention to epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women

March 5, 2023
A man in a blue suit jacket smiles in front of a purple and blue background.

Q&A: ETHS teacher Kamasi Hill talks developing the AP African American Studies curriculum

February 23, 2023

Local business owner injured in hit-and-run

February 23, 2023
Several people stand with colorful backpacks and garbage bags, with their backs to the camera.

Evanston advocates ask community to step up to support Venezuelan refugees

February 21, 2023
Evanston Township High School, a brick building, in the snow.

ETHS student referred to juvenile court after making threat with ‘prop’ gun

February 21, 2023
A woman reads from a paper in front of a crowd and an Israeli flag.

Evanston rally decries Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s attempts to weaken the Supreme Court of Israel

February 20, 2023

EPD arrests resident for controlled substances, firearm possession

February 19, 2023
A fire truck extends an arm to the roof of a house.

Hartrey Street fire displaces nine

February 18, 2023
A yellow-white beam shoots through a cloud of red and blue to represent a kilonova and gamma-ray burst.

NU researchers study neutron star merger that defies former assumptions of kilonova explosions

February 17, 2023
A white hand hands a piece of paper over to a Black hand on a teal background.

Evanston requests community input on reparations program

February 16, 2023
The word “VACANCY” is superimposed on top of a red image of an Evanston map.

Evanston seeks to fill job vacancies in some city departments

February 15, 2023

EPD responds to shooting near Ashland Avenue, Payne Street

February 13, 2023
The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, a brick building, with trees in front.

2nd, 9th Ward City Council candidates discuss local issues at Community Alliance for Better Government forum

February 13, 2023
An exterior photo of Margarita Inn.

City Council discussions on Margarita Inn delayed due to court ruling

February 13, 2023
A white hand hands a piece of paper over to a Black hand on a teal background.

Evanston selects winners in first youth art contest

February 8, 2023
A red brick building with the words “Evanston Public Library 1703 Orrington” on the side.

EPL closed through Friday due to plumbing problems

February 8, 2023

Handgun recovered from Chute Middle School student

February 6, 2023
Lettering above a store says “4 Suns Fresh Juice.” One of the store’s windows is broken.

Fire damages 4 Suns Fresh Juice

February 3, 2023
An old stone building with towers and a red roof, covered in ivy.

Harley Clarke Mansion faces uncertain future as Artists Book House withdraws from project

February 2, 2023
A woman wearing glasses, a black coat and purple scarf looks at the camera while standing outside in the snow.

‘If I can save one life’: Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering discusses next steps on gun control

February 2, 2023
Several people in heavy winter coats stand in front of a pink wall, getting hot drinks.

Without sufficient community support, mutual aid group Back On Their Feet confronts burnout and uncertain future

January 31, 2023
A burnt house at night, with a scorched roof.

Grey Avenue fire injures one, displaces two

January 28, 2023
A Starbucks employee in a red shirt places bags with the Starbucks logo on a counter in the store.

Main Street Starbucks votes 12-0 to unionize

January 27, 2023
Two police cars in the rain.

Barbereux School goes on soft lockdown after false alarm

January 26, 2023
A person stands behind a cash register and in front of bags of chips.

As COVID-19 continues to harm business, some local shop owners ask for support

January 24, 2023
A close-up of the green Starbucks logo.

Old Orchard Starbucks employees vote to unionize

January 19, 2023
Two Evanston Police Department vehicles on the road.

Police Chief Schenita Stewart discusses community concerns, policing mental health crises

January 18, 2023
A red brick building with the words "Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Joseph E. Hill Education Center"

D65 projects declining enrollment for next 5 years

January 17, 2023
A councilmember wearing blue sits in front of flags at a wooden dais.

City Council discusses need for community feedback on 5th Ward school plans

January 10, 2023
A person in a suit stands and gestures in front of bookshelves.

Evanston events honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 9, 2023
A brick building with trees surrounding it.

Year in review: Evanston government turnover in 2022

January 3, 2023
Three cartoon people — one with green skin — smile at a phone. Text on the image says “Star Trek Lower Decks season three.”

Reel Thoughts: ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ offers nerdy jokes and heartfelt stories

November 17, 2022
Five people smile at the camera in front of a glass building.

Q&A: ETHS climate activist Emmet Ebels Duggan talks COP27, youth activism

November 17, 2022
A building with a blue awning in front that says “Albany Care 901 Maple” on it.

Albany Care nears settlement with Illinois Department of Public Health

November 14, 2022
Blue silhouettes stand on a sphere labeled "A crisis of care." White eyes hover above the image.

In Focus: Albany Care’s residents report violence and medical mistreatment. But many may have nowhere else to go

November 14, 2022
Midterms 2020 banner over a checkered background and a voting box

Democrat Kwame Raoul re-elected as Illinois Attorney General

November 8, 2022
Exterior of the Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Education Center, a brick building with large windows.

District 65, District 202 Boards of Education discuss literacy, safety

October 24, 2022
A chalkboard and doodles of a computer, with the word “education” written underneath.

Foundation 65 aims to empower Evanston educators

October 16, 2022
Sam, wearing a purple-blue shirt, stands to the right of the stage looking left, with purplish lighting. Behind Sam is a wall, including an eye at the top.

Samson and Delilah in the modern age: NU alumni present play ‘Delilah’ in Chicago

October 2, 2022
A brown building with large windows and a sign reading “Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Joseph E. Hill Education Center”

Anya Tanyavutti leaves District 65 Board of Education after six years

September 20, 2022
Two holding hands over an orange background with a purple phone on the side.

‘Anyone is welcome’: Peer-led model of walk-in mental health crisis care comes to Evanston

May 27, 2022
Brainstorm: Sounding it out: Advocates fight for better reading education

Brainstorm: Sounding it out: Advocates fight for better reading education

May 25, 2022
A crab robot sits next to the head of a needle, which the crab is smaller than.

Northwestern researchers develop smallest-ever walking robot in crab shape

May 25, 2022
The Joseph E. Hill Early Childhood Center, a red brick building, on a cloudy day.

Evanston receives almost $250,000 to improve sidewalks near schools

May 25, 2022
The word ‘dyslexia’ is imposed on a background of blue and red letters.

Reading the signs: Parents advocate for District 65 dyslexia diagnosis, reading support

May 24, 2022
Two rapid COVID-19 tests stacked on top of each other next to a rapid test marked “negative.”

Evanston reports 12.6% increase in new COVID-19 cases from previous week, “Medium” community risk level

May 19, 2022

Paper lanterns, pineapple cakes and pungmul performances: Umbrella Arts Festival celebrates ASPA community

May 18, 2022
An illustration of a teacher in a green shirt at a desk with an apple.

History Makers Series presents diverse voices to District 65 community

May 17, 2022
Rev. Michael Nabors, wearing a suit, speaks into a microphone while looking to the left.

Evanston faith community rallies after racist hate crimes in Evanston and Buffalo

May 17, 2022

Driver arrested, charged with aggravated unlawful use of weapon

May 12, 2022
The exterior of Evanston Township High School.

ETHS, Northwestern partnership continues even as school leaders depart

May 12, 2022
People wearing black hold up red signs saying “TRUST THE TEACHERS AND STAFF OF D65.”

District 65 Curriculum and Policy Committee discusses de-escalation, restorative practices

May 10, 2022
Bushes in front of the brick wall of the Joseph E. Hill Education Center.

District 65 Curriculum and Policy Committee reviews strategic plan draft

May 9, 2022
Illustration of a black sponge with water around it.

Northwestern researchers develop sponge to clean oil spills

May 9, 2022
Ald. Peter Braithwaite speaks into a microphone, with one hand pointing.

Reparations Committee discusses avenues to increase budget by $2.6 million

May 5, 2022
An illustration of Foster School in red is imposed over a sketch of a map.

‘A sense of continuity’: Foster and King Lab alums reflect on the schools’ legacies

May 3, 2022
The exterior of Tomo Japanese Street Food. A red sign has the restaurant’s name.

Tomo Japanese Street Food reborn with small setting and casual food

May 3, 2022
An illustration of a white hand reaching from the left and a Black hand reaching from the right holding a piece of paper from either end.

Evanston announces first reparations beneficiaries have chosen where to apply $25,000 housing benefit stipends

May 2, 2022
Brainstorm: Looking for life among the stars

Brainstorm: Looking for life among the stars

April 24, 2022
A white sign with an arrow pointing to an Earth Day celebration.

Evanston environmental groups educate and engage at the Ecology Center Celebration

April 24, 2022
The exterior of the Evanston Public Library.

Evanston Public Library executive director Danczak Lyons will step down

April 24, 2022
The front of Evanston Township High School on a sunny day.

Marcus Campbell named next ETHS superintendent

April 21, 2022
The illustration of a person on the left has their mouth open, with a speech bubble filled with religious symbols. Illustrations of people with question marks over their head are in the right corner.

Teaching religious diversity: Evanston students, educators reflect on how schools discuss religion in light of new law

April 21, 2022
A drawing of a globe with clouds is surrounded by a pink heart. The illustration is framed with drawings of leaves.

ETHS student activists lead first Climate Justice Conference

April 21, 2022
A bug’s eye view drawing of the Family Focus building, a tall red-brick school.

From Foster to Family Focus: More than a century of District 65 decisions in the 5th Ward

April 20, 2022
The exterior of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center.

Equity and Empowerment Commission releases survey about racial equity

April 19, 2022
The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center in the snow.

City Council to re-interview four city manager candidates by end of April

April 14, 2022
The exterior of Beth Emet The Free Synagogue on a snowy day.

Local Jewish organizations work to make keeping Passover more accessible

April 12, 2022
The front of Evanston Township High School. Snow covers the ground and the sky is clear.

District 202 functional needs team updates Board of Education

April 12, 2022
On an indoor brick wall that reads “MISSION MADE” hang three collages. The collages are made up of lighter and darker strips, with scribbles over the strips.

Philz Coffee launches partnership to feature local student artists

April 7, 2022
An aerial view of Evanston. A wide street runs down the middle with many cars passing through. The street is paved black, the surrounding buildings are brown.

Evanston begins rehabilitating city sewer system

April 6, 2022
Four squares with illustrations of people in them. On the left side, two people wear masks, and on the right, the same people are unmasked.

Evanston community centers, businesses adapt protocols following mask mandate lift

April 3, 2022
The front of Evanston Town High School in the snow.

ETHS graduation to return to Welsh-Ryan Arena

March 30, 2022
The logo of Booked surrounded by illustrated blue, pink and white books.

‘I want them to have an experience of being celebrated’: Booked plans a Transgender Day of Visibility party for youth

March 30, 2022
The front of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center.

City Council allocates funds for walk-in mental health crisis center

March 29, 2022
The exterior of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center.

Rapid Recap: City Council approves changes to ARPA fund usage plan

March 15, 2022
A silhouette of a head colored in pink. The brain is drawn in yellow with a pink heart inside. The background is blue and white.

First-response Alternative Crisis Team provides mental health support to people in crisis

March 4, 2022
A map of Evanston divided into elementary school zone districts. Colored blocks define the edges of the current school zones, and black lines outline the boundaries proposed by the SAP committee.

D65 Student Assignment Project committee presents school redistricting options to community

March 1, 2022
A menu written on a blackboard, with a sign reading ‘Dyslexia Cafe’ taped at the top. Many of the words are jumbled, with letters appearing backward or upside down and in different orders.

Zafiro Papastratakos pushes for different reading education with Dyslexia Connection of Evanston

March 1, 2022
The front of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, a red brick building with a concrete entryway.

Rapid Recap: City Council approves South Boulevard housing project

March 1, 2022
A variety of cookies is displayed in a display case in the bakery

Best Dessert: Bennison’s Bakery

February 28, 2022
The Century 12 theater.

AMC Theaters to reopen movie theater on Maple Avenue

February 28, 2022
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