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

The Daily Northwestern

Emily Sakai

Emily Sakai, Web Editor

Emily is a Medill sophomore from Baltimore, Maryland double majoring in journalism and political science. She currently serves as web editor, and has previously been copy chief and assistant campus editor. As a reporter, she has written for The Daily’s campus desk covering campus activism, student organizations and Associated Student Government. You can reach her via email.

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Tomate workers prepare meals in front of a window, outside of which is a painting of colorful tomatoes. The workers wear teal shirts and black aprons.

Best Restaurant, Best Meal for a Tight Budget: Tomate Fresh Kitchen

February 27, 2022
In Focus: Diversifying classical music through education

In Focus: Diversifying classical music through education

June 7, 2021
NU Declassified: Fostering Frenzy

NU Declassified: Fostering Frenzy

April 21, 2021
A large crowd of protesters march down a street towards a church. Some hold signs with the words “Black Lives Matter,” “Fund people not police” and “It’s not the apples it’s the tree.”

EFBL and NUCNC honor Adam Toledo and Daunte Wright in march for police abolition

April 19, 2021
Illustration of a vaccine dial with an injection needle laid over it. Background is blue with viral bacteria and smaller vials.

Students in Norbucks surprised with first-dose Moderna vaccines to prevent extra doses from going to waste

April 15, 2021
The Rock. After it was given a Pilgrim hat in the days leading up to Thanksgiving, Indigenous graduate students responded by repainting it with phrases such as “Native land” and “land back.”

“This is Native land”: Indigenous graduate students’ Rock painting covered, repainted

December 8, 2020
ASG members shared highlights this quarter’s initiatives.

Fall in ASG: Breaking down initiatives from three committees

December 3, 2020
Northwestern hosted the U7+ Alliance Presidential Summit Tuesday, with leadership from 48 universities across 17 countries engaging in discussions around intergenerational justice.

Northwestern hosts intergenerational justice summit with university presidents

November 25, 2020
University President Morton Schapiro. When asked about police violence against student protesters, he said students also engaged in violent tactics.

Administration does not commit to defunding UP in Community Dialogue

November 19, 2020
Wednesday’s action sought to continue the tradition of Black and Asian solidarity in mobilizing for the abolition of prisons and policing.

Kaibigan, APAC join NUCNC, stand in solidarity with movement to abolish NUPD

November 12, 2020
A sign from a previous NUCNC demonstration. NUCNC co-hosted a teach-in Tuesday with FMO on the history of prison abolition.

NUCNC and FMO host teach-in on the history of prison abolition

November 11, 2020
Northwestern’s sorority quad. A recent IPR study reported that women in sororities experience a conflict between their feminist values and the realities of the Greek system.

IPR finds ideals of sorority women in contradiction with Greek life experience

November 9, 2020
Armed NIPAS officers at an NU Community Not Cops protest. Human Services Committee members discussed the city’s relationship with NIPAS in a Monday meeting.

NUCNC partners with NU Dissenters to discuss militarism at NU

November 8, 2020
ASG provided additional funding to four student groups and amended its code review.

ASG funds two “Wild Ideas” from NU students

November 4, 2020
On Election Day, Evanston polling locations were mostly quiet, which some attribute to an increased use in early voting and mail-in ballots.

First time voters get excited to cast their ballots

November 2, 2020
A sign from Friday’s protest. The teach-in included a range of abolitionist speakers and a Halloween-themed learning activity.

NUCNC partners with NUGW, hosts speakers in Friday teach-in

November 1, 2020
The Donald P. Jacobs Center will close its asymptomatic testing center Dec. 21 to Jan 2.

NU to close testing centers for Winter Break, makes travel recommendations

October 30, 2020
ASG provided additional funding to four student groups and amended its code review.

ASG calls for students to be added to CIO search committee

October 28, 2020
Julián Castro discussed U.S. politics in 2020 at NU College Democrats Fall Speaker event.

Former HUD Secretary Julián Castro talks 2020 campaign, upcoming election

October 28, 2020
Harris Hall, home of the History Department. Members from the History department sent a statement to President Schapiro supporting student protesters.

History, sociology faculty support student protesters, urge Schapiro to act

October 26, 2020
Voters wait to vote at Parkes Hall in 2018. Northwestern does not plan to host a polling location this Election Day.

NU will not host polling locations this Election Day

October 25, 2020
A sign from a previous NU Community Not Cops demonstration, reading “Fund Communities Not Police.” Students reimagined justice in a Wednesday discussion led by FMO and NUCNC.

President Schapiro stands by controversial email condemning protestors in Community Dialogue

October 20, 2020
Students visit tables at a club fair. This year, many organizations are adjusting their recruitment processes to be more inclusive.

NU pre-professional fraternities, clubs reform recruitment practices in response to Abolish Greek Life movement

October 18, 2020
As academic stress increases, students struggle to maintain their mental health.

Spread across the globe, NU students struggle with their mental health during virtual learning

October 15, 2020
University President Morton Schapiro. When asked about police violence against student protesters, he said students also engaged in violent tactics.

“Greatest Gen 2.0”: Schapiro writes on Gen Z’s resilience, burdens in opinion piece

October 13, 2020
Northwestern’s Contemporary Thought Speaker Series hosted four prominent journalists and politicians Sunday night to chat about issues including election integrity and policing.

2020 election panel talks Biden candidacy, polling at CTSS event

October 11, 2020
An illustration of two hands holding an Earth on top of a bed of greens.

NU students, faculty and staff help organize the Midwest Climate Summit

October 7, 2020
The Weber Arch at sunset.

Six new members elected to Northwestern Board of Trustees

October 5, 2020
Policy Research Institute Chair Margot Bartol at a previous ASG meeting. The Institute, ASG’s newest committee, will oversee research for ASG’s long-term, inter-committee projects.

ASG’s Policy Research Institute: researching peer institutions to solve NU problems

October 4, 2020
An NU Votes staffer asks a student to fill out a form at the voter van table. According to the group’s website, the Center for Civic Engagement and Office of the Registrar both provide ballot notarizations.

NU stresses voting and civic engagement ahead of November election

October 1, 2020
Heated discussions in the NU Parents Group leave members concerned about the nature of the page.

Helpful forum or “unpleasant place to be”? The two sides of the NU Parents Facebook group

September 28, 2020
Daniel Rodriguez and Campbell Schafer at a previous ASG meeting. Rodriguez and Schafer both contributed to the original resolution.

ASG’s COVID-19 task force deals with “fallout” of University decisions

September 27, 2020
Medill sophomore Erica Davis completes online classes from a house in Skaneateles, NY. Davis is one of several sophomores completing virtual classes in a “pod” away from Evanston.

Away from Evanston, sophomores form “pods” to stay together this quarter

September 22, 2020
Students planning on studying abroad in the fall had to make new plans after the Global Learning Office canceled all programs.

Fall study abroad canceled, the third academic quarter straight with no abroad programs

September 21, 2020
The Rock. After “White Silence Kills” was painted over with “NU,” students painted it to say “enough.”

“Your silence is deafening”: After three months, the Rock was repainted twice to reflect ongoing student demands

September 20, 2020
A new kind of New Year: Hillel’s virtual plans for the High Holidays

A new kind of New Year: Hillel’s virtual plans for the High Holidays

September 17, 2020
SESP sophomore Daniel Rodriguez speaks during a previous ASG meeting. The Executive Officer of Justice and Inclusion co-authored a bill creating a COVID-19 response task force within ASG.

ASG funds student groups for fall quarter

May 27, 2020
SESP sophomore Daniel Rodriguez speaks during a previous ASG meeting. The newly sworn-in Executive Officer of Justice and Inclusion was the only nomination to go to a vote.

ASG confirms new 2020-2021 Executive Board

May 20, 2020
Former Executive Officer of Justice and Inclusion Soteria Reid speaks to the Senate. The SESP junior supported legislation that would have rescinded the code outlining the EOJI position.

ASG votes to stand against Schapiro’s involvement with coal mine

May 13, 2020
Katherine Conte and Juan Zuniga. The two were sworn in Wednesday as ASG president and vice president.

Conte, Zuniga sworn in as ASG president, vice president

May 6, 2020
sustainNU has put together a variety of remote programming to celebrate Earth Day this year. Students can attend a teach-in or listen to a symphony performance to recognize the day.

SustainNU celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day virtually

April 21, 2020
Former U.S. President Barack Obama and former Vice President Joe Biden arrive for the Presidential Inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20, 2017. Political Union discussed the impact of coronavirus on Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee, and his chances to beat Trump, the incumbent president, in the general election.

What does COVID-19 mean for the 2020 election? Political Union discusses

April 14, 2020
Kresge Hall, 1880 Campus Drive. Kresge Hall was the first building at Northwestern to receive the highest level LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

Northwestern receives EPA Award for commitment to sustainability

April 2, 2020
Campaign office for U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) in Indianola, Iowa.

Family Affair: Progressive students struggle with moderate family members back home

March 4, 2020
Girl Scouts and parents can be found selling cookies in front of the Technological Institute and the Weber Arch.

Girl Scouts brighten campus with smiles and cookies for students

February 18, 2020
All-gender bathroom in Norris Center.

SESP community discusses lack of all gender-bathrooms in Annenberg

February 11, 2020
Weinberg sophomore John Magloire argues that the trial for President Trump’s removal was not a waste of time. Political Union sided with Magloire in an 8-16 vote.

Political Union meeting participants vote that impeachment trial is not a waste of time

February 3, 2020
Northwestern students founded a chapter of Young Democratic Socialist of America, the University’s newest political organization.

Young Democratic Socialists of America found Northwestern Chapter

January 26, 2020
Ian Odland argues against the resolution that the United States should implement Medicare for All. The Union sided with Odland in the final vote.

Political Union debates Medicare for All, votes against the program

November 18, 2019
Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th). Evanston is participating in a new affordable housing initiative.

Evanston set to participate in year-long affordable housing initiative

November 7, 2019
Genevieve Forbes Herrick, Lorraine H. Morton, Teresa K. Woodruff and Sophie Davis.

Northwestern highlights exceptional women in celebration of 150 years of coeducation

October 20, 2019
The Kellogg Global Hub. Kellogg researchers found early failures in careers in science lead to future success.

New Kellogg research shows early career failures lead to future success

October 14, 2019
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