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Mayor Steve Hagerty at an event. The Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program will kick off with a job fair on Saturday, featuring new small businesses as potential employers.

[Photo] Mayor’s summer employment program to add new small business employers this year

March 1, 2018
Students at Evanston Township High School protest President Donald Trump's inauguration last winter. ETHS students are planning a walkout in support of gun control on March 14.

[Photo] ETHS students plan walkout for gun control March 14

February 28, 2018
Bryant McIntosh handles the ball. The senior guard will try to keep his collegiate career alive this weekend at the Big Ten Tournament despite a nagging shoulder injury.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: McIntosh in, Law out as Wildcats eye Big Ten Tournament run

February 27, 2018
Alan Anderson, Northwestern’s executive director for neighborhood and community relations, speaks at a District 65 meeting. NU representatives and Evanston Township High School/District 202 board members celebrated their 5-year partnership.

[Photo] Northwestern administrators, District 202 board members celebrate ETHS, University partnership

February 27, 2018
Superintendent Paul Goren speaks at a District 65 board meeting. The board discussed suspensions and a new equity assessment tool.

[Photo] District 65 board members evaluate drop in suspensions through equity lens

February 26, 2018
Mayor Steve Hagerty speaks at an event. Hagerty is traveling to Puerto Rico to share expertise on disaster recovery.

[Photo] Hagerty visits Puerto Rico to assist with disaster recovery efforts

February 25, 2018
State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) speaks at an event. Biss said in a news release last week that wealthy homeowners “exploit” the system for tax breaks.

[Photo] Group releases report on unequal Cook County property assessments

February 21, 2018
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) speaks at an event. Schakowsky reintroduced the International Violence Against Women Act on Friday.

[Photo] Schakowsky reintroduces violence against women act

February 21, 2018
Fisk Hall.

[Photo] The Medill Justice Project will offer spring courses despite Klein leave of absence

February 19, 2018
Evanston artist Melissa Blount at a February event. Blount is a collaborator on a project sponsored by the city’s Arts Council.

[Photo] Collaborative art project connects Evanston residents

February 18, 2018
Police section off an area with crime scene tape. Evanston Police Department announced on Sunday that it had charged two men in connection with the homicide of Yakez Semark.

[Photo] EPD charges two men in connection with killing of Yakez Semark

February 18, 2018
Technological Institute. Postdoctoral fellow Alexander Richings and Weinberg Prof. Claude-André Faucher-Giguère, whose offices are in Tech, developed a theory that may explain why “cold” molecules can be found in the very energetic winds blowing from black holes.

[Photo] Weinberg researchers discover that cold molecules form in black hole winds

February 16, 2018
Jordan Ash dives for a loose ball. Ash and the Wildcats will face off against No. 2 Michigan State on Saturday.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern seeks to slay Michigan State giant

February 15, 2018
Dererk Pardon puts up a hook shot. The junior center and the Wildcats have looked out of sorts offensively without senior guard Bryant McIntosh.

[Photo] Wilkinson: Northwestern’s offense without McIntosh is a disaster

February 14, 2018
Dererk Pardon goes up for a layup. The Wildcats loss Tuesday against Rutgers despite Pardon's solid first half.

[Photo] Rapid Recap: Rutgers 67, Northwestern 58 (OT)

February 13, 2018
Tour guides walking throughout campus.

[Photo] New tour guidelines highlight diversity efforts, cut backward walking

February 13, 2018
Scottie Lindsey gets stripped going up for a layup. The senior guard looks to finish his career undefeated at the Rutgers Athletic Center on Tuesday.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern looking for bounce-back victory at Rutgers

February 12, 2018
Students attend a Wednesday teach-in hosted by the Latinx Asian American Collective. The Collective exceeded its 1,000-signature goal on a petition to create departments for the Latina and Latino Studies Program and the Asian American Studies Program.

[Photo] Petition for Latinx, Asian American Studies departments exceeds goal after social media pushes

February 11, 2018
Scottie Lindsey drives to the hoop. The senior guard led the Wildcats in scoring at Maryland.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern’s losing streak at Maryland continues

February 11, 2018
Anthony Gaines attempts to finish a layup. The freshman guard had four points, all at the line, in the loss at Maryland.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Cats’ shooting struggles continue in Maryland loss

February 11, 2018
Provost Jonathan Holloway in his office in November. Holloway, a scholar in African American history, discussed in his speech the history of black student activism and his role as a professor and dean.

[Photo] Black organizers share experiences, strategies on campus activism

February 11, 2018
Scottie Lindsey drives to the hoop. The senior guard led the Wildcats in scoring at Maryland.

[Photo] Rapid Recap: Maryland 73, Northwestern 57

February 10, 2018
Fisk Hall, where the Medill School of Journalism, Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communication has offices and classrooms.

[Photo] Following harassment allegations, 2 former MJP employees receive cease-and-desist letter from Klein

February 9, 2018
A sparse crowd looks on as Northwestern takes on Nebraska in January. The Athletics and Recreation Department has offered a few groups exclusive benefits to encourage attendance at games.

[Photo] Athletics department offers benefits to select groups in hopes of student turnout

February 9, 2018
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[Photo] Salvadoran writer talks relationships, identity at poetry performance

February 9, 2018
The Citizen Police Complaint Assessment Committee discusses revisions to the current complaint process. Committee members suggested adding mediation to the process.

[Photo] Committee provides first suggestions to improve police complaint process

February 8, 2018
Illinois gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker speaks at an event. Pritzker apologized Tuesday for comments he made about black politicians.

[Photo] Pritzker apologizes for racialized comments in 2008 over Senate seat

February 6, 2018
Chris Collins schemes on the sideline. Collins and the Wildcats will be looking for the first win over a ranked team this season when they host the No. 20 Michigan Wolverines on Tuesday.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern looking for revenge against Michigan

February 5, 2018
Dererk Pardon throws down a dunk. The junior center had 17 points on 8-of-8 shooting against the Badgers.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Pardon’s perfect shooting, dogged defense guide Wildcats to victory

February 2, 2018
NU Votes volunteers speak to students at a voter registration booth. A national study showed Northwestern students had above average rates of voter registration and turnout in the 2016 election.

[Photo] Study shows NU voter engagement significantly above national average

February 1, 2018
Gavin Skelly attempts a 3-pointer. The senior forward tallied 8 points as Northwestern held off Wisconsin, 60-52, on Thursday.

[Photo] Rapid Recap: Northwestern 60, Wisconsin 52

February 1, 2018
Main Library. The Academic Support and Learning Advancement center, located in Main Library, will centralize the University’s academic support services.

[Photo] Weinberg, Searle create centralized academic support service

January 31, 2018
Bryant McIntosh drives to the hoop. The senior said the team will play with a greater stretch of urgency for the final stretch of the season.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern hoping to replicate last year’s monumental win in Madison

January 31, 2018
A Black Lives Matter flag raised over Norris University Center in January 2018. Northwestern provided a progress update on its previously announced commitments to racial and social justice.

[Photo] Black Lives Matter flag raised over Norris for second year

January 30, 2018
Harris Hall, home of the History Department. Members from the History department sent a statement to President Schapiro supporting student protesters.

[Photo] History Writing Center launches provisional position geared toward ESL students

January 30, 2018
Aaron Falzon struggles in the corner. The sophomore forward and the Wildcats had turnover problems in Monday’s loss.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern’s turnovers throw away upset opportunity

January 29, 2018
Jordan Ash holds the ball. The junior guard and the rest of the Northwestern bench struggled Monday, combining for only 6 points.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern falls at Michigan despite hot start

January 29, 2018
Scottie Lindsey tries to score. The senior guard led the team in scoring against Michigan.

[Photo] Rapid Recap: Michigan 58, Northwestern 47

January 29, 2018
City manager Wally Bobkiewicz at a meeting. Bobkiewicz said alderman will discuss affordable housing at Monday’s City Council meeting.

[Photo] Aldermen to review landlord assistance program at City Council

January 28, 2018
A firefighter participates in a first responder training. The Evanston Fire Department hosted an open house for people interested in the Fire Explorer Program on Wednesday.

[Photo] Evanston Fire Explorer program hosts open house

January 25, 2018
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[Photo] 76th Annual Dolphin Show ‘Ragtime’ to premiere in Cahn Auditorium

January 24, 2018
State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) speaks at an event. Biss received the Democratic Party of Evanston’s endorsement for his gubernatorial campaign.

[Photo] Democratic Party of Evanston endorses Biss, Suffredin among others in Democratic primaries

January 21, 2018
Maddie Lipp and Alex Chatt fist bump after a point. The seniors hope to lead an experienced NU squad heading into the 2018 dual match season.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Northwestern starts 2018 against Ball State, St. Louis

January 18, 2018
Northwestern has transferred the annual $1 million from the Good Neighbor Fund to the city of Evanston. This year’s designation for that money centers around youth initiatives.

[Photo] 2017 Good Neighbor Fund donation to center youth initiatives

January 16, 2018
Vic Law goes up for a layup. The junior forward may be tasked with guarding the Big Ten’s leading scorer against Ohio State on Wednesday.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Reeling Wildcats looking for upset victory

January 16, 2018
Tino Malnati waits for a pass. The Wildcats offense was so lifeless that they turned to the redshirt freshman, who has scored no points all year, at the end of the game.

[Photo] Pope: Face it, Northwestern won’t be dancing this March

January 15, 2018
Scottie Lindsey looks for a teammate. The senior guard went 1-for-15 from the field in Sunday’s 20-point loss to Indiana.

[Photo] Men’s basketball: Northwestern throttled by Indiana

January 15, 2018
Northwestern’s Multicultural Center at 1936 Sheridan Rd. Students recently revived MIXED, a club that creates a space for multiracial students.

[Photo] New director named for Multicultural Student Affairs

January 11, 2018
Students gathered outside Harris Hall to protest the visit of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement representative in May. A student coalition plans to meet with administrators this quarter to revise Northwestern’s protest policy.

[Photo] Student coalition demands change to protest policy, plans to meet with administration

January 9, 2018
Scottie Lindsey reads the defense. The senior guard scored x points against Penn State on Friday.

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[Photo] Endowment grows 6.7 percent, likely placing NU within new endowment tax threshold

December 31, 2017
Isiah Brown drives to the hoop. The sophomore guard scored 4 points in the win over Brown.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern holds off Brown despite McIntosh leaving with injury

December 30, 2017
Isiah Brown goes to the hoop. The sophomore guard played a key role in the Wildcats' 62-60 win over DePaul on Saturday.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern escapes DePaul with 62-60 win

December 16, 2017
Northwestern University. NU donated $1 million to Evanston’s Good Neighbor Fund for the third year in a row to help support some municipal projects and services.

[Photo] NU donation to Evanston to go toward facility improvements, youth job training

November 16, 2017
Illinois gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker speaks at a May event. State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) criticized Pritzker for donating another $7 million to his political campaign.

[Photo] Biss criticizes Pritzker for $7 million campaign donation

November 12, 2017
Students gather on the Lakefill on the night of the 2016 presidential election. One year into Donald Trump’s presidency, students, faculty and staff have voiced concerns with his leadership.

[Photo] One year after election, NU community reflects on Donald Trump’s presidency

November 9, 2017
Swantiques pop-up shop, 518 Main St. Owner and Evanston resident Lora Swanson discusses the impact of the pandemic on her shop. Amid COVID-19 restrictions, Swanson said she’s seeing a larger turnout than she had expected.

[Photo] New Evanston pop-up store features antiques, home accessories

November 7, 2017
The crowd during a men’s basketball game at Welsh-Ryan Arena last season. The Wildcats will play at Allstate Arena while Welsh-Ryan Arena is renovated during the 2017-18 season.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern prepares for season at Allstate Arena

November 5, 2017
Gavin Skelly looks on. The senior forward could see an increased role this season after the departures of Sanjay Lumpkin and Nathan Taphorn.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern looks to meet high expectations after first NCAA tournament appearance

November 5, 2017
State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) appears at a July event. The Democratic gubernatorial candidate hired a new campaign communications director.

[Photo] Former Pawar communications director joins Biss gubernatorial campaign

October 30, 2017
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) speaks at a 2016 event. Schakowsky condemned the Republican budget proposal in a statement on Thursday.

[Photo] Schakowsky condemns 2018 budget resolution, says tax cuts will hurt middle class

October 26, 2017
NU Votes volunteers speak to students at a voter registration booth in September 2016. Northwestern won five awards for civic engagement at a ceremony Thursday, including the highest increase in voter registration among all U.S. universities.

[Photo] Northwestern wins national awards for civic participation

October 25, 2017
State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) speaks at an event. Biss will introduce legislation requiring all legislators, legislative staff and lobbyists to undergo sexual harassment training.

[Photo] Biss to introduce sexual harassment prevention legislation

October 24, 2017
Bryant McIntosh drives to the basket. McIntosh and fellow senior guard Scottie Lindsey were named to the preseason All-Big Ten team.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: McIntosh, Lindsey named to preseason All-Big Ten team

October 20, 2017
Bryant McIntosh celebrates Northwestern’s NCAA Tournament win over Vanderbilt. The senior was one of three Big Ten point guards named to the Cousy Award watch list.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: McIntosh named to Bob Cousy Award preseason watch list

October 17, 2017
The Center for Awareness, Response and Education at 633 Emerson St. NÜ Men, a collaboration between CARE and Social Justice Education, focuses on deconstructing masculinity and plans to expand programming this year.

[Photo] NÜ Men plans to expand programming, add 2nd cohort

October 17, 2017
Chicago Ald. Ameya Pawar (47th). Pawar announced Thursday that he is withdrawing from the Illinois gubernatorial race.

[Photo] Pawar ends gubernatorial campaign

October 12, 2017
State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) speaks in July. On Friday, the Biss for Illinois campaign announced it raised more than $825,000 in the third quarter.

[Photo] Biss campaign raised more than $825,000 in third quarter

October 11, 2017
On Thursday, Biss opened his first campaign field office in Evanston.

[Photo] Biss opens new Evanston field office for gubernatorial campaign

July 21, 2017
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) speaks at a 2016 event. She, along with more than 180 other congressmen, wrote a letter to President Trump urging him to recertify the Iran nuclear deal.

[Photo] Schakowsky, Democratic congressmen urge Trump to recertify Iran deal

October 4, 2017
Maddie Lipp looks at the court. The senior will hope to lead the Wildcats to a successful home tournament this weekend.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Wildcats look for leadership in 3 returning seniors

September 28, 2017
Members of the Class of 2017 stand at Commencement. Northwestern was named the 11th best university in the nation, up a spot from last year, in the 2018 U.S. News & World Report rankings.

[Photo] Northwestern moves up to 11th place in U.S. News rankings

September 13, 2017
The office of the Center for Awareness, Response and Education. CARE will stand as its own office, separate from Counseling and Psychological Services, according to a statement from vice president for student affairs Patricia Telles-Irvin.

[Photo] CARE to run as standalone office with own budget, operations

September 13, 2017
Garrett Dickerson celebrates after scoring the go-ahead touchdown in the Pinstripe Bowl. The superback is expected to be a leading receiver for the Wildcats this season.

[Photo] Football: Dickerson could be elixir for experience-lacking receiving corps

July 26, 2017
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[Photo] Sports Year-in-Review

May 26, 2017
Alex Chatt (left) and Maddie Lipp chat between points. The juniors will play in the NCAA Doubles Tournament this week.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Chatt, Lipp prepare for NCAA Doubles Tournament

May 22, 2017
Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) speaks at a City Council meeting. Revelle said on Monday she opposed a possible roadway through Isabella Woods, an undisturbed oak forest in northwest Evanston.

[Photo] City Council rejects possible roadway through Isabella Woods

May 15, 2017
Juniors Maddie Lipp and Alex Chatt celebrate after winning a point. The doubles pair will head to Athens, Georgia for the NCAA Doubles Championship following the Cats’ elimination from the NCAA Tournament.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Cats get first ranked win, lose in second round of NCAA Tournament

May 15, 2017
Brooke Rischbieth rises to serve. The senior and the Wildcats play Mississippi State in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Wildcats take on Mississippi State to open NCAA Tournament play

May 11, 2017
Superback James Prather celebrates in confetti. Northwestern’s success in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl gave the team momentum heading into recruiting.

[Photo] Football: Pinstripe Bowl propels Northwestern to unprecedented recruiting surge

May 2, 2017
Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity’s house on Northwestern’s campus. The chapter filed an appeal against its suspension on Friday, and members will be able to remain in the house for the rest of the quarter.

[Photo] Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity appeals suspension, members to remain in house through end of quarter

April 28, 2017
The Evanston/North Shore YWCA. The YWCA in partnership with Oakton Community College hosted the third annual domestic violence conference.

[Photo] Local workshop focuses on preventing gender violence

April 28, 2017
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) at an event in October. Schakowsky introduced a bill Tuesday that would prohibit airlines from involuntarily bumping ticketed passengers.

[Photo] Schakowsky introduces bill prohibiting involuntary bumping following United Airlines incident

April 27, 2017
Alex Chatt (right) celebrates with doubles partner Maddie Lipp. The juniors and the Wildcats open the Big Ten Tournament with a rematch against Michigan State.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: No. 3 seeded NU heads to Big Ten Tournament, set to play Spartans again

April 26, 2017
Chris Collins watches during the NCAA Tournament. The men’s basketball coach received a contract extension that runs through the 2024-25 season.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Lengthy Collins extension secures Northwestern’s ‘destination’ status

April 25, 2017
Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity’s house on Northwestern’s campus. The University suspended the chapter from campus Friday after concluding SAE had violated a disciplinary probation.

[Photo] Students express varied reactions to SAE suspension

April 24, 2017
Alex Chatt fires a serve. The junior and the Wildcats split their final regular season matches.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Northwestern loses to Michigan, beats Michigan State on Senior Day

April 24, 2017
President Barack Obama delivers his Farewell Address at Chicago's McCormick Place earlier this year. On Monday, the former president will make his first public appearance since leaving office at the University of Chicago.

[Photo] Obama to speak at University of Chicago on Monday

April 21, 2017
Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity’s house on Northwestern’s campus. The University suspended the chapter from campus Friday after concluding SAE had violated a disciplinary probation.

[Photo] Northwestern’s chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity suspended from campus

April 21, 2017
Maddie Lipp follows through a shot. The junior and the Wildcats are seeking a big win this weekend at Michigan.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: After Ohio State loss, Northwestern looks for first top-10 win

April 19, 2017
Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity's house on Northwestern's campus. More than 100 students signed a letter condemning the University's lack of disciplinary action against the fraternity.

[Photo] ASG releases statement on University’s SAE decision, chapter currently under review by national headquarters

April 6, 2017
Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity’s house on Northwestern’s campus. The University announced on March 30 that no disciplinary action will be taken at this time against SAE and another unnamed fraternity following reports of alleged sexual assaults.

[Photo] Student leaders express shock, disappointment after University closes SAE case

April 3, 2017
Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity’s house on Northwestern’s campus. On Thursday, the University announced that no disciplinary action will be taken at this time against SAE and another unnamed fraternity following reports of alleged sexual assaults.

[Photo] University will not take disciplinary action against SAE, unnamed fraternity following reports of alleged assaults, druggings

March 30, 2017
Organizations like the YWCA will continue to offer their regular services alongside special programming for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

[Photo] YWCA to open ‘longer-term’ housing for domestic violence survivors

March 28, 2017
Isiah Brown goes to the hoop. The freshman guard led Northwestern's perimeter players in proportion of shots taken at the rim in conference play.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: An examination of role-playing Wildcats’ shot charts

March 12, 2017
Vic Law holds the ball. The sophomore forward struggled with his shot for large parts of the conference season.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Vic Law finds comfort on right side of 3-point line

March 12, 2017
Bryant McIntosh scans the court. The junior guard helped lead Northwestern to its first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Fearless Bryant McIntosh guides Wildcats into uncharted territory

March 12, 2017
Vic Law scans the court. The sophomore forward scored 16 points in Northwestern's blowout win over Rutgers.

[Photo] Rapid Recap: Northwestern 83, Rutgers 61

March 9, 2017
Ald. Brian Miller (9th) speaks at an event. Miller announced Thursday he would seek to create an independent inspector general office if elected mayor.

[Photo] Miller proposes independent investigator position days before mayoral primary

February 24, 2017
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