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

The Daily Northwestern

Emma Yarger

Emma is a Medill sophomore majoring in journalism. At the Daily she writes for the campus desk and has previously serves as a copy chief. In addition to the Daily, Emma is a Peer Inclusion Educator and participates in StuCo theatre.

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Homecoming Wildcats announced at Friday’s pep rally

October 20, 2021
Who Asked You?: Hey NCAA, pay your athletes!

Who Asked You?: Hey NCAA, pay your athletes!

April 28, 2021
Reintroducing Who Asked You

Reintroducing Who Asked You

January 19, 2021
ASG provided additional funding to four student groups and amended its code review.

ASG discusses optional Pass/No Pass grades for Fall Quarter

October 15, 2020
Northwestern’s sorority quad. Delegates from Panhellenic Association chapters recently voted to cancel 2020-21 formal recruitment.

As Greek houses close, workers face job insecurity

September 29, 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
The Chi Omega house. Northwestern's Xi chapter of Chi Omega released a letter on Sept. 1 calling for change by Sept. 22, but the day came and went without significant response form its Supreme Governing Council.

Chi Omega says its reform goals are hindered by national council

September 24, 2020
Sigma Nu house, 2335 Sheridan Rd. 75 percent of the chapter’s members have disaffiliated following calls on Northwestern’s campus to abolish Greek life.

“Mass wave” of disaffiliation from Sigma Nu amid calls to abolish Greek life

September 20, 2020
Students attempt to enter Lutkin Hall, where former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions was giving a speech on Nov. 6.

Year in review: On campus

August 16, 2020

Blotter: Apartment burglary, aggressive battery

May 28, 2020

Blotter: Aggravated robbery

May 26, 2020

Blotter: Man charged for eight counts of burglary

May 21, 2020

Blotter: Woman arrested for stolen automobile

May 19, 2020
Sage in a bundle burns for a smudging ceremony. CNAIR’s program assistant Jennifer Michals has been smudging at their virtual community open houses.

Center for Native American and Indigenous Research connects through virtual open houses

May 17, 2020

Blotter: Stolen headphones, purse

May 17, 2020

Blotter: Wallet, bicycle stolen

May 14, 2020

Blotter: Aggravated battery arrest

May 12, 2020

Blotter: Liquor stolen, bicycle theft

May 7, 2020
American Indian Health Service workers pose during their first day of coronavirus testing, April 29.

With limited resources, Chicagoland Native American groups step up to help their own

May 6, 2020

Blotter: Laptop, vehicle theft

May 5, 2020

Blotter: Man arrested for arson

April 30, 2020

Blotter: Man injured in shooting, drug possession arrest

April 28, 2020

Blotter: Shots fired, graffiti

April 21, 2020

Blotter: Stolen car, garage burglary

April 20, 2020

Blotter: Pharmacy theft, traffic accident arrest and retail theft arrest

April 16, 2020

Blotter: Lock and knox box damaged

April 14, 2020
Producemobile. The community food resource will continue to operate to address the need of food insecure residents.

Producemobile to provide fruits and vegetables Tuesday

April 12, 2020
Ald. Judy Fiske (1st). Fiske said the renewed effort surrounding the St. Athanasius School parking issue is worth it if the city can protect the property values of the school’s neighbors.

Council votes to table Saint Athanasius parking issue

March 11, 2020
Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn attends the grand opening of Kerry Woods Cubs Field in September 2015. Quinn is the Evanston Voter Initiative’s legal counsel.

Evanston Voter Initiative loses suit against city and objectors

February 13, 2020
Interim city manager Erika Storlie. Storlie said new community services manager Audrey Thompson has been doing a good job in her new position.

Audrey Thompson named community services manager

February 12, 2020
Ald. Donald Wilson (4th). Wilson said Evanston should spend more time discussing the issue before voting on the resolution.

City Council votes to continue medical aid in dying discussions before voting on proposed resolution

February 11, 2020
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. City staffers and members from District 65 and 202 met at the high school to discuss updates between the school and the city.

City-School Liaison Committee reviews sustainability, summer programs

January 30, 2020
Political Union met Monday to discuss whether or not news organizations should endorse political candidates. The majority of participants voted that it’s okay for newspapers to make endorsements.

Political Union supports news outlets endorsement of political candidates

January 28, 2020
Panelists discuss “Rigged: The Voter Suppression Playbook” and the effects of voter disenfranchisement on upcoming elections.

“Rigged: The Voter Suppression Playbook” discusses voter disenfranchisement

January 24, 2020
Electoral Board sustains objection to Evanston Voter Initiative

Electoral Board sustains objection to Evanston Voter Initiative

January 16, 2020
The Evanston Voter Initiative objection hearing. The two opposing parties debated the legality of the potential referendum question.

Electoral Board postpones objection hearing for Evanston Voter Initiative

January 15, 2020
Alderwoman Cicely Fleming sits at a city council meeting and speaks into a black microphone

City Council approves GovHR city manager search contract

January 14, 2020

Plan Commission passes dispensary zoning amendment for Council consideration

January 9, 2020
Podculture: High School Musical The Musical The Series

Podculture: High School Musical The Musical The Series

November 22, 2019
Former mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl. Tisdahl spoke during public comment in support of Kevin Brown, who was recently terminated by the city.

Evanston residents protest termination of community services manager

November 19, 2019
The Northwestern Lakefill. Evanston’s Climate Action Team is looking to unify city environmental efforts at an upcoming meeting.

DPOE climate group aims to unify different environmental efforts in Evanston

November 17, 2019
Campus nature walk participants pause to appreciate the land and water where Northwestern was built. Northwestern lies on the lands of the Council of the Three Fires.

Native community holds events in November for 30 Days of Indigenous programming

November 13, 2019
Podculture: Daily staffers discuss Parasite, Watchmen

Podculture: Daily staffers discuss Parasite, Watchmen

October 29, 2019
The Indigenous tour of Northwestern is available to all starting Oct. 14. The site includes an interactive map with videos and descriptions of important locations on campus.

Indigenous People’s Day celebrated by app’s release

October 13, 2019
Dancer Braeden Barnes bends over backward as he rehearses his solo for “Fall Engagement.” The show opens on Oct. 4 at the Athenaeum Theatre Chicago.

Visceral Dance Chicago reestablishes vision

October 2, 2019
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