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A building sits behind a black construction tarp fence. A sign on the fence says, “Building a Better Northwestern. 1914 Sheridan Road. Black House Renovation.”

[Photo] Finding your community within Northwestern

August 16, 2021
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[Photo] Warren: It’s time to treat Northwestern with the respect it has earned as one of the Big Ten’s best

November 22, 2020
Chris Bergin celebrates following a big play. The Northwestern defense forced five turnovers on the day.

[Photo] Football: No. 19 Northwestern upsets No. 10 Wisconsin 17-7, takes Big Ten West lead

November 21, 2020
Junior defensive tackle Trevor Kent dives to recover a loose fumble. Northwestern forced five turnovers, including two fumble recoveries.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern gets five takeaways off Wisconsin, holds Badgers to a touchdown

November 21, 2020
Pat Fitzgerald and the Northwestern Wildcats prepare to sprint onto the field

[Photo] Football: Wildcats look to keep undefeated season going against 2-0 Purdue

November 12, 2020
Students led by NU Community Not Cops gathered at Fountain Square in October demanding the abolition of University Police.

[Photo] Northwestern forms new Community Safety Advisory Board chaired by Prof. Clyde Yancy

November 13, 2020
Wednesday’s action sought to continue the tradition of Black and Asian solidarity in mobilizing for the abolition of prisons and policing.

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

November 12, 2020
One protestor holds up a sign that reads “Abolish NUPD.” NU Community Not Cops’ Sunday teach-in focused on distinguishing between reformist and abolitionist ideas.

[Photo] NUCNC explains differences between police reform and abolition

November 8, 2020
Cam Ruiz and Chris Bergin make a tackle. Northwestern held Nebraska scoreless in the second half of its 21-13 win on Saturdyay.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern shuts Nebraska down in the second half, stays undefeated

November 7, 2020
Brandon Joseph intercepts the ball in the endzone. The redshirt freshman safety has three interceptions in the last two games.

[Photo] Football: NU’s bend-don’t-break mentality works again in win over Nebraska

November 7, 2020
Peyton Ramsey scrambles down the field. The graduate transfer finished with 187 total yards on the day.

[Photo] Football: Peyton Ramsey leads Northwestern to victory despite not playing his best

November 7, 2020
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[Photo] Rapid Recap: Northwestern 21, Nebraska 13

November 7, 2020
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[Photo] Football: Wildcats look to fix little details ahead of Iowa matchup

October 28, 2020
Officers from the Northern Illinois Police Alarm System’s Mobile Field Force guard President Schapiro’s home at a recent protest. Schapiro announced updates to the University’s racial justice commitments in a Tuesday email.

[Photo] President Schapiro promises UP budgetary review by Nov. 16, dialogue and change on police reform

October 27, 2020
Coco Azema snags his first interception of the season. The freshman safety was one of three Wildcats with an interception.

[Photo] Football: JR Pace, Northwestern secondary dominate Maryland in 43-3 win

October 24, 2020
Drake Anderson runs into the end zone. The sophomore running back rushed for 103 yards in the teams season-opening win.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern’s offense puts on a show as the Cats clobber Maryland 43-3

October 24, 2020
Isaiah Bowser runs the football

[Photo] Rapid Recap: Northwestern 43, Maryland 3

October 24, 2020
A protester holds a sign at a Wednesday night event. The event ended at Mayor Steve Hagerty’s house.

[Photo] Evanston NAACP’s Michael Nabors issues statement about Northwestern protests

October 23, 2020
One demonstrator holds up a sign reading “Defund or Resign” at Monday night’s march.

[Photo] NU Community Not Cops calls on President Schapiro to resign following his condemnation of abolitionist protests

October 20, 2020
Northwestern police stand behind a University Facilities barricade outside President Schapiro’s house. After removing the sign from the Arch and burning it, students left it at the feet of the officers.

[Photo] Disarm, defund, disband: Students are marching every day until Northwestern abolishes NUPD

October 19, 2020
Sebastian Nalls. The 2018 ETHS graduate is running for Evanston mayor.

[Photo] “That’s who we are as Evanston”: Mayoral candidate Sebastian Nalls hopes to build community, inclusivity if elected

October 1, 2020
Daniel Rodriguez and Campbell Schafer at a previous ASG meeting. Rodriguez and Schafer both contributed to the original resolution.

[Photo] ASG hosts town hall for students to discuss recent changes to Fall Quarter plans

August 31, 2020
Medill Dean Charles Whitaker interviews 60 Minutes correspondent John Dickerson as part of the Chicago Humanities Festival on June 24, 2020. Dickerson discussed his new book on the role of the United States president.

[Photo] John Dickerson says we need to reimagine the presidency

June 24, 2020
The Technological Institute, home to many McCormick classes. McCormick Prof. Vadmin Backman led the team that discovered the correlation.

[Photo] NU researchers discover strong correlation between vitamin D deficiency and COVID-19 mortality rates

May 20, 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.

[Photo] ASG confirms new 2020-2021 Executive Board

May 20, 2020
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot at last May’s inauguration. Lightfoot was chosen as this year’s commencement speaker for graduation, which has been moved online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Photo] Northwestern graduation ceremony moved online, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to speak

April 22, 2020
Northwestern’s Zoom portal for students and faculty. The University will now hold classes virtually via the video-conference platform Zoom following campus closures due to COVID-19.

[Photo] Professors prepare classes for online learning

April 7, 2020
Dancers rehearse in “Danceworks.” The show opens March 4.

[Photo] 2020 edition of Danceworks spotlights the things that matter

March 4, 2020
Comedian Chloe Fineman performed at A&O Winter speaker event. She co-headlined with fellow SNL cast member Bowen Yang.

[Photo] SNL cast members Bowen Yang, Chloe Fineman headline A&O Winter Speaker event

February 17, 2020
Activist Tarana Burke delivers a keynote address on community healing from sexual abuse in marginalized communities. Burke has been organizing for years and is the founder of the #MeToo movement

[Photo] Tarana Burke talks MeToo movement during keynote address for MLK Dream Week

January 28, 2020
Evan Robinson-Johnson/Daily Senior Staffer ‘Kechi graduated from Bienen in 2019 with a concentration in classical and contemporary voice and composition. “The Light” is his second EP.

[Photo] Q&A: ‘Kechi speaks on personal identity, new EP ‘The Light’

January 22, 2020
First-time participants remove their pants for Chicago’s 14th annual “No Pants Subway Ride.” The flash mob was created to promote silliness and spontaneity in everyday life.

[Photo] “No Pants Subway Ride” turns heads on the CTA

January 12, 2020
Actors rehearse in 9 to 5: The Musical. The musical, which follows three women plotting against their sexist boss in a 1970s workplace, opens this Thursday.

[Photo] Arts Alliance explores Dolly Parton classic ‘9 to 5: The Musical’ with #MeToo and ‘Time’s Up’ lens

December 5, 2019
Ugly sweaters. GlobeMed runs an ugly sweater sale every year, raising money for the Adonai Child Development Centre.

[Photo] Northwestern GlobeMed raises cheer, money through annual ugly sweater sale

December 4, 2019
Sheil Catholic Center. Catholic students and faculty hope that Biden’s faith will guide him to work toward Catholic social goals such as racial and socioeconomic justice, as well as preserve the sanctity of life.

[Photo] Sheil Catholic Center’s annual mitten tree supports community during holiday season

December 3, 2019
Rebecca Haas puts up a sign at Hillel’s 629 Foster St. building announcing its temporary relocation to 1835 Hinman amid renovations.

[Photo] Hillel hosts annual Hanukkah celebration ‘Latkepalooza’ despite renovations

December 3, 2019
Edzo’s peanut butter and bacon sandwich. Despite the strange combination, the PB&B is a hidden gem on the menu, some patrons said.

[Photo] Forget candy canes, peanut butter and bacon sandwich is a holiday treat

December 3, 2019
Coco Azema carries the ball. The freshman, normally a defensive back, rushed for 123 yards and a touchdown on seven carries as the Wildcats defeated Illinois on Saturday.

[Photo] Football: With ‘bowl week mentality,’ Northwestern beats rival Illinois for fifth-straight year

November 30, 2019
Weinberg sophomore Hugo Compton studies at Norris University Center. Compton has Type 1 Diabetes, which he said can significantly affect his academic performance.

[Photo] Students with Type 1 Diabetes say dining halls don’t have enough options

November 26, 2019
Capt. Mary Kim prepares a Thanksgiving Food Box for for one of this season’s bell ringers. The new leader of the Salvation Army Evanston Corps said she hopes to bring joy to the holiday season through these brightly colored bags of thanksgiving essentials which will be paired with entire turkeys for local residents.

[Photo] Capt. Mary Kim looks to connect Evanston Salvation Army with community

November 26, 2019
Lori Osborne, the Frances Willard House Museum director, speaks to a crowded room Thursday. She introduced the digital exhibit “Truth Telling: Frances Willard and Ida B. Wells,” which reflects on the conflict between the two historical figures.

[Photo] Frances Willard House Museum discusses relationship between Willard and Ida B. Wells

November 22, 2019
SESP Dean David Figlio. In an interview with The Daily, Figlio reflected on successes and areas for growth over his time in the role so far.

[Photo] 2020 Vision: SESP dean David Figlio emphasizes equity in faculty hiring, practicum

November 22, 2019
Arthur Monge, manager of Northwestern’s Wildcard Program and Auxiliary Services, works in the Wildcard office located in the basement of Norris University Center. Only three staff members work at the Evanston and Chicago offices, and they provide services for over 30,000 people.

[Photo] Wildcard office understaffed, workers hope for change

November 17, 2019
Siam Splendour offers up the best pad thai in all of Evanston, writes Open Tab columnist Ally Mauch.

[Photo] Siam Splendour’s pad thai will keep you warm through the winter

November 21, 2019
Cast members rehearse “Hookman.” Presented by Lipstick Theatre, the 75-minute production will run in Shanley Pavilion from Nov. 21 to 23.

[Photo] Lipstick Theatre explores trauma, college transition with slasher comedy “Hookman”

November 21, 2019
Tucker DeGregory. The communication senior has written and produced “Busy Being Free,” a musical project based on the life of Joni Mitchell.

[Photo] Busy Being Free: Communication senior explores the life of Joni Mitchell with new musical

December 1, 2019
Students present a slideshow on sex myths. Planned Parenthood Generation Action Northwestern hosts recurring “What You Didn’t Learn in Sex Ed” presentations for students wanting to know more about safe reproductive options at college.

[Photo] Planned Parenthood Generation Action NU holds sexual health presentation

November 20, 2019
EFD pours water to clean up Orrington Avenue after a car struck a 30-year-old Chicago resident. That resident was transported to Evanston Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

[Photo] Man struck by car at Orrington and Foster intersection

November 20, 2019
Ian Odland argues against the resolution that the United States should implement Medicare for All. The Union sided with Odland in the final vote.

[Photo] Political Union debates Medicare for All, votes against the program

November 19, 2019
University of Massachusetts Prof. Thomas Stubblefield speaks during the Kaplan Institute’s fall keynote event. Stubblefield and O’Brien discussed how erasure of works of art can alter perceptions of history.

[Photo] Scholars present works in memorialization, discuss erasure in indigenous history during Kaplan Institute’s fall keynote

November 19, 2019
The original location of the Black House, on 1914 Sheridan Road. The Sheridan location has been closed for renovations and will open Fall 2020. However, a temporary location on 1856 Orrington Ave. is open to the Northwestern community until renovations are completed.

[Photo] Black students are adjusting to the temporary Black House, anticipating renovations

November 18, 2019
The Northwestern Lakefill. Evanston’s Climate Action Team is looking to unify city environmental efforts at an upcoming meeting.

[Photo] DPOE climate group aims to unify different environmental efforts in Evanston

November 17, 2019
Itamar Rabinovich, former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S., answers questions from the audience after his talk. Rabinovich discussed how the power balance in the Middle East is changing.

[Photo] Former Israeli Ambassador to U.S. speaks about changing Middle East

November 13, 2019
Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) at a City Council meeting. Rue Simmons had questions about the city legalizing recreational cannabis.

[Photo] Aldermen introduce a rule making recreational cannabis legal

November 12, 2019
Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) at a City Council meeting. Fleming amended the ordinance to remove the confidentiality and non-disclosure requirements.

[Photo] City Council unanimously approves citizen police review commission after amendment

November 13, 2019
Dino Robinson talks at NCDC dialogue Monday about sundown towns in Illinois, redlining in Evanston and housing segregation at Northwestern.

[Photo] NCDC hosts dialogue on Evanston’s relationship with Northwestern, history of segregation

November 12, 2019
Kyle Lukoff reads to children at Evanston Public Library. One of Lukoff’s stories, “When Aidan Became a Brother,” explores transgender identity and the feeling of having a new sibling.

[Photo] Kyle Lukoff reads his book on transgender identity to Evanston children

November 12, 2019
Evanston firefighters use a fire rescue saw and large Halligan bars to open the roof of the apartment building at 1740 Hinman Ave. EFD responded to a fire at the complex Wednesday at 4 p.m.

[Photo] Fire breaks out at apartment near campus, forcing at least one NU student to temporarily relocate

May 9, 2019
The Technological Institute, where many McCormick classes are taught.

[Photo] International students feel pressure to transfer to economics department to increase likelihood of acquiring a work visa

April 30, 2019
Water fills a pothole at the lot near Tallmadge Park. Construction is scheduled to begin as early as next week.

[Photo] City plans parking lot improvements at Howard Street, Tallmadge Park

April 30, 2019
Northwestern football operations assistant Ashley Cohrs. She was one of 40 women invited to this year’s NFL Women’s Careers in Football Forum.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern operations assistant follows NFL dreams at Women’s Careers in Football Forum

April 30, 2019
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