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The Block Museum of Art.

[Photo] The Block Museum of Art unveils its latest exhibition, “A Site of Struggle: American Art against Anti-Black Violence”

January 12, 2022
The U-Pass program provides unlimited CTA rides for eligible college students.

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

August 15, 2021
Two figures facing away from the camera walk toward the glass windows and doors of The Block Museum of Art.

[Photo] The Block Museum expands student docents’ role

May 5, 2021
The Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Dr. Artist Fox Maxy screened three of his short films in an event hosted by the museum.

[Photo] Block Museum screens “Badnam Basti,” considered first LGBTQ Indian film

May 7, 2020
Less than a month out from the November election, city officials and local organizations encourage residents to vote early.

[Photo] Illinois improves election security for 2020 election

October 3, 2019
The Block Museum. Panelists said people can help the African immigrant community in many ways, from organizing to donating, teaching and medical volunteering.

[Photo] Immigration activists talk staying resilient under Trump administration at Block Museum

February 28, 2019
Main Library. McCormick juniors Danqing Gao and Victoria Wu and senior Vivien Ng said they envisioned “The Nest,” which is set to be in Main Library, as a non-stressful and cozy working space.

[Photo] McCormick students design cozy collaborative work space for contest

January 11, 2019
Sabrina Rabin fields a hit at the fence during her 2015 freshman season. Rabin’s defensive abilities were an underrated part of her game.

[Photo] Curtain Call: Sabrina Rabin runs into Northwestern softball record books

May 22, 2018
Evonda Thomas-Smith (right) on a panel in 2014. Thomas-Smith will be honored for her contributions to public health at an event Friday.

[Photo] National Black Nurses’ Day to honor city’s health and human services director

February 22, 2018
“The Other Kids” is part of the New Docs series at The Block Museum. The fiction-documentary hybrid is a coming-of-age story that follows the experiences of several high school seniors.

[Photo] ‘The Other Kids’ attempts to reinvent teen drama as part of New Docs series

January 31, 2018
Michelle Lee strikes an opponent. The senior foil and the Wildcats have their first team event of the year at the Elite Invitational in Columbus, Ohio.

[Photo] Fencing: Northwestern to start season at competitive Elite Invitational

November 1, 2017
Katie Van Riper strikes an opponent. The senior lost in the round of 64 of the North American Cup.

[Photo] Fencing: Pauline Hamilton leads Northwestern in final preseason tournament

October 17, 2017
The Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Dr. Professors presented on Wednesday about revolutions in the 1960s and their effects on the political and cultural climate.

[Photo] NU professors discuss changes in political, cultural climate in the 1960s

October 5, 2017
Former President Barack Obama speaks at Northwestern in 2014. 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
The Center for Awareness, Response and Education, housed in the Northwestern University Health Service building. CARE worked with the Sexual Harassment Prevention Office to review the description of a new position in the SHPO focused on education and outreach.

[Photo] Title IX office seeks to fill new outreach, education position

April 11, 2017
A Northwestern student casts his ballot at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center in 2014. Suburban Cook County voters set a record for early votes during this year's consolidated election.

[Photo] Cook County sees record number of early voters

April 2, 2017
A Northwestern fencer lunges for a touch. Two Wildcats competed at the NCAA Championships last weekend.

[Photo] Fencing: Two Wildcats compete at NCAA Nationals

March 28, 2017
Senior Kimmy Fishman fences against an opponent. Fishman is one of 11 seniors for NU, which hosted its Senior Day in South Bend this weekend.

[Photo] Fencing: Northwestern battles top tier teams on Senior Day

February 7, 2017
Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) attends a city meeting. Wilson's ward contains the Robert Crown Community Center, which will receive a $1 million investment from Northwestern.

[Photo] Northwestern will invest $1 million in new Robert Crown Center

February 1, 2017
A Purple Line CTA train pulls into the Dempster Street station. On Tuesday, a leaked document appeared to show the Red and Purple Line modernization project as among President Donald Trump’s infrastructure priorities.

[Photo] CTA modernization project included in leaked Trump infrastructure plan

January 27, 2017
Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) attends a City Council meeting. Wilson expressed support for the new potential tenant at 633 Howard St.

[Photo] Bakery proposed for Howard Street

January 26, 2017
Katie Van Riper fences against an opponent. The junior went 9-3 in the Cats’ big weekend.

[Photo] Fencing: Northwestern impresses at Philadelphia duals, remains in top 10

January 23, 2017
The Chicago Transit Authority rolled out plans for a $1.1 billion Red and Purple Line Modernization project. The project is intended to decongest traffic near the Belmont station.

[Photo] CTA receives $1.1 billion federal grant for Red, Purple lines

January 12, 2017
Ald. Melissa Wynne attends a city meeting. Wynne said at a Saturday council meeting the city should show full support for Evanston Cradle to Career.

[Photo] City to up funding for Evanston organization in proposed budget following criticism

October 30, 2016
A Northwestern student casts his ballot at the Civic Center in 2014. Early voting in suburban Cook County starts next week.

[Photo] Early voting to start in Evanston Monday

October 21, 2016
A Wildcat evades a touch. Northwestern had a generally strong showing at the North American Cup this weekend.

[Photo] Fencing: Hamilton helps Wildcats thrive at North American Cup

October 11, 2016
A Northwestern student casts his ballot at the Civic Center in 2014. A ruling by a federal court was stayed on Tuesday, meaning voters in larger counties will likely be able to register and vote on Election Day at their precinct.

[Photo] Appeals court stays ruling on same-day voter registration

October 6, 2016
A Northwestern fencer lunges to score a touch. The Wildcats put together a strong showing at the Remenyik Open, their first tournament under coach Zach Moss.

[Photo] Fencing: Northwestern puts together strong showing at Remenyik Open to open season

October 3, 2016
Isabel Flens takes on two defenders. While the senior midfielder didn’t score a goal on the weekend, Northwestern’s offense put up nine goals over two combined games against Ohio State and Kent State.

[Photo] Field Hockey: Wildcats open Big Ten play with win in weekend sweep

September 19, 2016
Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) attends a City Council meeting. At a Monday meeting, aldermen approves pay raises for the future City Council and city clerk.

[Photo] Experts discuss environmental legislation at town hall in Evanston

September 13, 2016
Divvy brings 100 bikes to 10 locations throughout Evanston this week. The program, funded in part by Northwestern and a $3 million grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation, comes to the city nearly three years after officials first expressed interest.

[Photo] Divvy bikes debut in Evanston

June 29, 2016
Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) speaks at a city council meeting. Wilson voted against an ordinance that would have regulated massage and bodywork establishments Monday night.

[Photo] Evanston City Council rejects massage ordinance

May 24, 2016
Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) attends a City Council meeting. Wilson has represented the 4th Ward since April 2009.

[Photo] Socio-economic diversity, community centers make 4th Ward a gathering place for Evanston

May 9, 2016
Weinberg senior Noah Star is sworn in as Associated Student Government president in April 2015. Star's term ends Wednesday evening, when SESP junior Christina Cilento will be sworn in.

[Photo] Noah Star, Christina Kim reflect on focus of improving ASG internal culture

April 12, 2016
Kaleigh Craig ponders her next move. The senior midfielder leads the Wildcats in goals this season with 22.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Wildcats look to rebound from disappointing stretch against Michigan

April 7, 2016
Students walk from the Lakefill after last year's Dillo Day was canceled. The annual concert was canceled after high winds led Northwestern and Evanston officials to deem the conditions unsafe.

[Photo] Mayfest: No backup venue for this year’s Dillo Day

April 3, 2016
Pete Hofman delivers a pitch. The junior reliever pitched the Wildcats out of a jam in the 8th Sunday, but surrendered the eventual walk-off home run an inning later.

[Photo] Baseball: Walk-off loss to Ohio State wraps up Wildcats’ opening road slate

March 28, 2016
Kaleigh Craig prepares herself in a break of play. The senior midfielder scored 7 goals in the first three games of the season, but was held without a goal against Louisville on Thursday.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Northwestern drops its third straight, falls to 1-3

March 4, 2016
Christina Esposito runs with the ball. The junior attacker has scored four goals through Northwestern’s first three games of the 2016 season.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Draw controls, defense key to Northwestern’s chances against Louisville

March 2, 2016
A Northwestern fencer lunges toward her opponent. The Wildcats won the Midwest Conference Championship this weekend, the fourth such title of coach Laurie Schiller’s career.

[Photo] Fencing: Wildcats win Midwest Conference Championships

March 1, 2016
Sammy Nettling takes a hack. The sophomore catcher is hitting .417 through the team’s first nine games.

[Photo] Softball: Wildcats head West to face some of nation’s best

February 25, 2016
Pete Hofman fires a pitch. The junior reliever came in for Reed Mason in the 4th inning but promptly gave up 2 runs.

[Photo] Baseball: Northwestern to use bullpen committee whenever needed

February 25, 2016
Christina Esposito cradles the ball in her stick. The junior has tallied three assists thus far in the 2016 season.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Northwestern to face offensive powerhouse Syracuse on Sunday

February 25, 2016
Ten Divvy bike-sharing stations will come to Evanston this summer. City Council voted 5-4 in favor of installing the bike racks, two of which will be located on Northwestern’s campus.

[Photo] Council narrowly approves Divvy bike plan to be installed this year

February 24, 2016
Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) attends a City Council meeting. Aldermen voted Monday to settle a suit lodged against the city by trash collection agency Advanced Disposal.

[Photo] Council votes to end lawsuit, continue working with waste transfer center

February 23, 2016
Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) attends a City Council meeting. Rainey was the only alderman who voted in favor of moving discussion of the construction of an apartment building at 831 Emerson St. to council.

[Photo] Proposed rental apartment project, 831 Emerson St., rejected by council

February 23, 2016
Sabrina Rabin lays down a bunt. The sophomore outfielder hit the first home run of her career in Sunday’s 3-2 loss to Boston College.

[Photo] Softball: Wildcats see mixed results in Chapel Hill

February 21, 2016
Lauren Murray gets pumped up during a break in play. Northwestern is looking to return to the Final Four after being blown out by Maryland in last year’s NCAA Tournament.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Northwestern hungry for another title after disappointing end to 2015

February 17, 2016
Joe Hoscheit takes a hack at the ball. The junior started all 54 games for the Wildcats last year.

[Photo] Baseball: Wildcats charging head-first into Spencer Allen era

February 17, 2016
Kristen Wood delivers the pitch. The senior is Northwestern’s ace in 2016 after starting the most games last year for the team.

[Photo] Softball: After preaching ‘blue collar mentality’ all offseason, Wildcats have their eyes on the prize

February 17, 2016
Andrea Filler throws the ball to first base. The senior shortstop paced the Cats’ offense over the weekend, hitting to a .563 batting average.

[Photo] Softball: Wildcats win three games, break records but drop two in Kajikawa Classic

February 15, 2016
Selena Lasota runs from a defender. The sophomore scored only 2 goals Saturday after notching 5 against Duke last weekend.

[Photo] Lacrosse: No. 4 Northwestern upset by No. 10 Virginia at Cobb County Classic

February 14, 2016
Roberta Buffett Elliott (Weinberg ’54) smiles at a crowd gathered in Pick-Staiger Concert Hall to honor her more than $100 million donation to the University. More than a year later, Elliott’s donation has allowed the Buffett Institute for Global Studies to fund several new and existing programs and create an executive director position.

[Photo] Buffett Institute expands programs, launches new initiatives

February 12, 2016
Sheila Nesselbush runs with the ball. The junior midfielder helped the Wildcats defeat Duke last weekend, scoring 3 goals.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Weisse, Lasota lead No. 4 Wildcats into telling matchup against No. 10 Virginia

February 11, 2016
Stella Pointeau (right) fences with an opponent. The junior foil has only lost one match in her entire career.

[Photo] Fencing: Northwestern gears up for Junior Olympic tournament

February 11, 2016
Selena Lasota runs around the defense. The sophomore superstar picked up a preseason all-American award, Lacrosse Magazine announced Tuesday.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Lasota, Weisse win honors

February 9, 2016
Selena Lasota cradles the ball. The sophomore, Northwestern’s leading scorer from last year, led the Cats on Sunday with five goals.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Lasota, Nesselbush lead Cats in season-opening win over Duke

February 7, 2016
Kaleigh Craig cradles the ball. The senior is looking to help the Wildcats avenge their loss against Duke last season.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Wildcats open season with familiar foe in Duke

February 4, 2016
Evanston is served by both Chicago Transit Authority elevated train lines and buses. Crime on CTA trains and buses was reported to have decreased by 25 percent during 2015, but Evanston saw a minor increase in offenses.

[Photo] Crime on CTA down overall in 2015, up slightly on Evanston CTA property

February 3, 2016
A Northwestern fencer parries away an opponent’s attack. The Wildcats showed well at the NU Duals, which served as Senior Day despite being hosted in South Bend, Indiana.

[Photo] Fencing: Schiller earns 1250th win at NU Duals in South Bend

February 1, 2016
Jason Tsirtsis grabs the leg of his opponent. The junior was one of only a few Wildcats that won in a weekend where NU fell to both Michigan and Michigan State.

[Photo] Wrestling: Wildcats’ losing streak stretches to eight despite Malone, Tsirtsis wins

January 31, 2016
Strong Kirchheimer prepares a backhand shot. The junior returned to his home state as Northwestern defeated Duke this weekend.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Northwestern wins two matches in successful weekend

January 31, 2016
Joe Hoscheit swings his bat. The junior will help welcome Northwestern’s nine new recruits for Fall 2016.

[Photo] Baseball: Northwestern announces Spencer Allen’s first recruiting class

January 27, 2016
A Northwestern fencer duels her opponent. The Wildcats’ matchup in Philadelphia this weekend will be difficult as NU faces two top-10 teams.

[Photo] Fencing: Northwestern prepares for two top-10 opponents at Penn Duals

January 21, 2016
Mihir Kumar returns his opponent’s shot. The senior will play a big part in the Wildcats’s upcoming matches this weekend when they face multiple elite schools.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Northwestern looks to prove itself at ITA kickoffs

January 21, 2016
A plow clears away piles of snow during a blizzard that swept through the Chicago area last February. The storm ranked as the area’s fifth worst snowstorm in history and caused Evanston to declare a snow emergency for two days.

[Photo] Lack of December snowfall saves city thousands of dollars

January 21, 2016
A Wildcat prepares to face off against an opponent. NU faced stiff competition at the North American Cup.

[Photo] Fencing: Northwestern seniors gain valuable experience at North American Cup

January 12, 2016
Maggie Lyon competes with a defender in the paint. The senior guard committed 5 turnovers on Sunday.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Depth an issue again as Northwestern falls at Michigan State, 74-51

January 10, 2016
The Center for Awareness, Response and Education, housed in the Northwestern University Health Service building, is the focus of an Associated Student Government report about sexual assault prevention. The report, released at Wednesday’s ASG Senate meeting, identified gaps in student knowledge and university services with regard to sexual assault awareness and prevention.

[Photo] ASG shares findings from report on sexual assault

January 8, 2016
A CTA train pulls away from the station. Several individuals stand on the elevated platform in the daylight waiting for a train.

[Photo] CTA plans 100 percent ADA accessible rail system by 2036

January 7, 2016
A Northwestern wrestler pins his opponent. The Wildcats will look to turn around their disappointing season Sunday against Iowa.

[Photo] Wrestling: Northwestern begins 2016 against Iowa in toughest match yet

January 7, 2016
Tyler Miller prepares to launch a goal kick. The goalie was the unanimous Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Year during his senior campaign.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Tyler Miller signs with Seattle Sounders FC

December 22, 2015
Maggie Lyon works to get position in the paint. The senior guard scored 9 of Northwestern's first 12 points Tuesday as the Wildcats raced out in front and routed Alcorn State.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Northwestern moves to 10-0 in rout of Alcorn State

December 15, 2015
Christen Inman leaps for a layup. The junior guard stepped up big time Sunday, playing all 40 minutes with Nia Coffey and Ashley Deary both in foul trouble.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: With Northwestern in foul trouble, Christen Inman played savior in battle with Loyola

December 13, 2015
Sophomore guard Scottie Lindsey controls the ball at the top of the key. The sophomore shot 75 percent from the field en route to posting a career-high 26 points.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Scottie Lindsey leads Northwestern to another mid-major win

November 28, 2015
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[Photo] Wrestling: Northwestern prepares for first tournament after coaching change

November 13, 2015
Ashley Deary flips up a shot attempt around a defender. The junior guard who made the All-Big Ten Defensive Team last season had 10 steals in the Wildcats’ exhibition last Sunday and will be leaned on to pace the NU defense.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Wildcats hungry to make noise as season starts Sunday

November 13, 2015
Sophomore forward Vic Law takes a jumpshot. Law will miss the 2015-2016 season with a torn labrum.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Vic Law out for season with torn labrum

November 11, 2015
A Safe Ride car sits outside of University Library during the evening. The program designed to transport students safely during the night is still working out issues of high cancellation rates and low staffing this quarter.

[Photo] Safe Ride works to improve app, reduce cancellation rates

November 5, 2015
Junior Manon Peri hits a serve. Peri will play doubles at this weekend’s Wildcat Fall Duals, her first action since a February knee injury cut her 2014-2015 season short.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Peri, Wildcats prepare for Fall Duals

November 5, 2015
Erin Larner leaps as she serves the ball. The sophomore, who is trying to work her way back from injury, was doubles partners with freshman Lee Or over the weekend.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Pollard unsatisfied with tourney weekend, hopeful for season

November 1, 2015
The Center for Awareness, Response and Education and Campus Inclusion and Community are sponsoring Step Up workshops, which will begin again this Winter Quarter. The bystander intervention trainings were first implemented at NU in 2012.

[Photo] Bystander intervention program at Northwestern returns

November 1, 2015
The Center for Awareness, Response and Education is working with the Women’s Center to provide student survivors of sexual violence with an on-campus support group. The group will focus on giving students a place to grieve and heal safely.

[Photo] CARE and Women’s Center to start support group for sexual violence survivors

October 29, 2015
Students dance during Block Two of Dance Marathon 2015. Registration numbers increased to more than 1,500 registrants this year after a drop in last year’s registration numbers.

[Photo] Dance Marathon numbers increase amid changes to 2016 program

October 28, 2015
Sam Shropshire lunges to return a ball. The junior didn’t play his best at the ITA Midwest Regional Championships and was bounced in the second round.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Kirchheimer and freshmen find success at ITA Midwest Regionals

October 27, 2015
Drew Pariano gestures during a wrestling match. Northwestern announced Monday night that Pariano will no longer coach the team.

[Photo] Wrestling: Drew Pariano out as Northwestern coach

October 26, 2015
Caroline Troncelliti brings the ball up field. The senior midfielder assisted on a goal in NU’s victory over Ohio State, which pulled the Cats into a tie for third in the Big Ten with the Buckeyes and Indiana.

[Photo] Field Hockey: Cats earn road sweep in Ohio

October 25, 2015
Senior midfielder Cole Missimo gains control of the ball. Missimo and his fellow seniors are being looked upon to lead the Cats as the season comes to a close.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Cats prove resilient against Irish onslaught, draw 1-1

October 20, 2015
Chicago Transit Authority recently expanded its anti-harassment program to encourage people to report instances of harassment on public transportation. Changes include a new employee training program and increased advertisements on trains and buses.

[Photo] CTA revamps anti-harassment campaign

October 15, 2015
Junior midfielder Dominique Masters shields off defenders. The Cats will look to break through against a tough Michigan defense on Friday when they debut the new Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Field Hockey: Cats debut new field with match against Michigan

October 15, 2015
Senior guard Maggie Lyon battles for position in the paint. After earning an NCAA Tournament berth last season, Lyon and the Cats are aiming even higher for the upcoming season.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Northwestern returns hungry for greater success

October 15, 2015
Junior Brooke Rischbieth and sophomore Alex Chatt discuss strategy. Chatt worked with a few different doubles partners last year, but redshirt sophomore Maddie Lipp looks to be her partner for all of this upcoming season.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Alex Chatt, Maddie Lipp take All-American consolation title

October 14, 2015
Junior Addie Steiner chases down the ball. Steiner is leading the Cats in both goals and assists so far this year and will be needed to produce against a stout Nebraska defense.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Northwestern set to enter a defensive battle with Nebraska

October 14, 2015
Students groove at Dance Marathon during the event in March 2015. This year, DM will host its trivia nights at World of Beer.

[Photo] Dance Marathon selects World of Beer as trivia night venue

October 11, 2015
Michigan’s offensive line faces off against Northwestern’s defensive line in last year’s game. Both sides this week emphasized the importance of dominating the trenches.

[Photo] Football: Wildcats’, Wolverines’ indomitable defenses bear down on each other

October 8, 2015
Sophomore defender Kassidy Gorman (far right) shares a laugh with senior Nandi Mehta. Gorman and Mehta are two of four defenders NU has used this season to become a formidable defensive unit.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Talented, tenacious defense keying strong season for Northwestern

October 8, 2015
Safety Traveon Henry celebrates a play in last year’s game against Michigan. The senior from South Florida has emerged as the unquestioned leader of Northwestern’s secondary.

[Photo] Football: Uncommon bond propels ‘Sky Team’ to greatness

October 1, 2015
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