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Ilana Arougheti, Development and Recruitment Editor

Ilana Arougheti is a Medill freshman from Cherry Hill, New Jersey. She has experience in print, audio and broadcast media and is currently serving as the Daily's assistant audio editor. Outside of The Daily, Arougheti is on the crew of production groups The Northwestern Blackout and The Deep End, writes satire for the Northwestern Flipside, works on student film sets and drinks too much coffee. You can reach her via email.

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An aerial shot of the buildings around Evanston’s ountain square, primarily high-rise buildings with big glass windows, with tile and a blank fountain in the square beside a four-way street.

Affordable Housing Plan Steering Committee talks affordable housing, accessibility barriers

October 20, 2021
A pink house with a smaller yellow house attached to it, set against a purple background with yellow letters reading “Accessory Dwelling Unit.”

Accessory dwelling unit complaints come to life for off-campus students

October 18, 2021
An exterior shot of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, a red-brick building with a tan stone entryway, big silver lettering and a black door with a curved windowpane.

City Council approves six-figure settlement for age discrimination complaint

October 14, 2021
Within the new union, Northwestern’s library workers hope to negotiate with the University for better benefits.

Northwestern University Library Workers unionize, march to Provost’s office

October 13, 2021
Cars drive down an Evanston street.

Proposed 2022 city budget centers economic recovery, human services

October 12, 2021
The community fridge outside Childcare Network of Evanston is decorated with butterfly decals.

“The fridges belong to everybody”: Evanston’s fourth community fridge to open this fall

October 8, 2021

37-year-old Evanston resident dies in Sunday morning hit-and-run

October 6, 2021
Ald. Bobby Burns (2nd) speaks at City Council chambers behind a dark brown dais.

Human Services Committee proposes subcommittee addressing housing displacement

October 5, 2021
Illustration of a person with dark curly hair, wearing a blue hoodie and jeans, sitting on a front stoop outside of a wooden door with their head in their hands. The door, which is set against a dark red wall, has a sign taped to it reading “final notice” in dark red letters.

After a year and a half, Illinois Eviction Moratorium ends

October 4, 2021
The exterior wall of the Evanston Public Library, a red-brick wall with big silver letters.

Explore More museum ticket loans partner with EPL, Illinois libraries to improve youth cultural literacy

October 1, 2021
A drawing of a 10mL medicine vial and a vaccine needle set against COVID-19 molecules on a blue background.

Evanston COVID-19 positivity rate at 1.23%; 40 hospitalizations per day this month

October 1, 2021
Illustration of yellow, teal and mauve houses set along a sheet of light blue drawn graph paper, with a white water tower at the far right of the x-axis.

The Daily Explains: What’s going on with the 5th Ward TIF?

September 29, 2021
A collection of crushed plastic bottles.

City to collect bulk trash for free during some Fridays this fall

September 24, 2021
Illustration of yellow, teal and mauve houses set along a sheet of light blue drawn graph paper, with a white water tower at the far right of the x-axis.

5/5 TIF opponents demand council votes it down in resident meeting

September 23, 2021
Century 12 movie theater pictured outside during mid-day, at its Church Street location surrounded by other businesses, sidewalks and passerby.

Evanston’s Century 12 movie theater to return next year

September 23, 2021
Incoming students are always excited to get to know Chicago, but there are plenty of small businesses in Evanston to explore as well. The Daily takes you on a tour of some of our favorites.

Shopping Local: An Evanston Small Business Starter Pack

August 16, 2021
Figures hold hands under icons of a heart, question mark and first aid kit.

A guide to sexual health and sexuality resources at NU

August 15, 2021
Lake Michigan pictured at sunset.

Evanston residents speak out in solidarity with lakefront employees alleging sexual misconduct

July 27, 2021
A lakefront at sunset.

City Council to vote on mobile food vendors on Evanston beaches

July 13, 2021
A bug’s-eye view photo of Evanston’s Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, taken in daylight. The center is a brown brick building with the front door set into a tan stone wall.

City Council to consider moratorium on accessory dwelling units

July 1, 2021
Two girls with wavy brown hair and sunglasses stand nose to nose. The shoulders and chins of other crowd members are visible in the foreground, with a rainbow across the top left and bottom right corners.

Evanston Pride postpones some Pride Weekend events due to inclement weather

June 27, 2021
A group of protestors holding signs cross Sheridan Rd.

SOLR marches with Compass workers and Local 1, calls for fair wages and COVID-19 concessions

June 15, 2021
The exterior of Welsh-Ryan arena - a tall tan building with small windows surrounded by small green trees embedded in light tan concrete - on a cloudy day.

Welsh-Ryan arena for-profit event pilot program extension denied

June 15, 2021

Defining Safe: Defining Queer Space

May 27, 2021
A bug’s-eye view photo of Evanston’s Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, taken in daylight. The center is a brown brick building with the front door set into a tan stone wall.

Altura Solutions LLC to update Evanston’s ADA accessibility plan by 2022

May 27, 2021
NU Declassified: Teaching in the Twitterverse

NU Declassified: Teaching in the Twitterverse

May 27, 2021
Lake Michigan pictured at sunset. Access to Evanston beaches will be free to all residents on Saturdays through Mondays during summer 2021, with plans for daily free access in summer 2022.

Evanston to offer three free weekly beach days after advocacy against token sales

May 25, 2021
A miniature girl sits on a stack of multicolored books typing on a laptop.

ETHS students reflect on equity work in the classroom

May 5, 2021
Illustration of a person with dark curly hair, wearing a blue hoodie and jeans, sitting on a front stoop outside of a wooden door with their head in their hands. The door, which is set against a dark red wall, has a sign taped to it reading “final notice” in dark red letters.

Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance Program receives over 16,000 applications

May 5, 2021
A bug’s-eye view photo of Evanston’s Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, taken in daylight. The center is a brown brick building with the front door set into a tan stone wall.

City to find consultants for Civic Center relocation

April 27, 2021
A photo of Evanston’s Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, taken in daylight. The center is a brown brick building with the front door set into a tan stone wall.

Restaurant Revitalization Fund to replace lost pandemic revenue through 2023

April 26, 2021
A bug’s-eye view photo of Evanston’s Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, taken in daylight. The center is a brown brick building with the front door set into a tan stone wall.

Evanston municipal elections draw one-fourth of eligible voters

April 15, 2021
A bug’s-eye view photo of Evanston’s Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, taken in daylight. The center is a brown brick building with the front door set into a tan stone wall.

City Council increases FY 2020 budget, evaluates COVID-19 revenue losses

April 13, 2021
Illustration of a person with dark curly hair, wearing a blue hoodie and jeans, sitting on a front stoop outside of a wooden door with their head in their hands. The door, which is set against a dark red wall, has a sign taped to it reading “final notice” in dark red letters.

The Daily Northwestern’s rent relief guide

April 2, 2021
Two girls with wavy brown hair and sunglasses stand nose to nose. The shoulders and chins of other crowd members are visible in the foreground, with a rainbow across the top left corner.

Evanston Pride, Inc. reviews needs assessment survey in first town hall

March 31, 2021
Illustration of a person with dark curly hair, wearing a blue hoodie and jeans, sitting on a front stoop outside of a wooden door with their head in their hands. The door, which is set against a dark red wall, has a sign taped to it reading “final notice” in dark red letters.

Q&A: Housing, Counseling and Education Director Jasemen Hatcher talks Cook County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program

March 26, 2021
A digital illustration of a white hand and a black hand holding a beige piece of paper, against a blue-grey background

Over 140 residents to apply for restorative housing program, eligibility survey says

February 26, 2021
The Weekly: Week 5 Recap

The Weekly: Week 5 Recap

February 15, 2021
Angela Williams’ mixed-media prints - inspired by African Andira symbols - bring together modern and traditional African art. Williams will speak about her work as a part of the Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre’s 24/7/365 Black history broadcast series.

24/7/365 broadcast series highlights community artists, Black history

February 10, 2021
Podculture: Why All Your Favorite Villains Are Gay...ish

Podculture: Why All Your Favorite Villains Are Gay…ish

February 3, 2021
Community members get samples from various local food vendors at the fourth annual Taste of Evanston. Evanston’s food pantries and their partner businesses will continue to serve meals to food-insecure residents this winter.

Evanston food pantries and soup kitchens prepare for winter

January 22, 2021
Evanston printmaker Socorro Mucino talks sustainable art, quarantine inspiration

Evanston printmaker Socorro Mucino talks sustainable art, quarantine inspiration

November 6, 2020
Northwestern University Health Service. Health Services have continued both in-person and remotely despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

At University Health Services, student medical care continues beyond COVID-19 testing

October 22, 2020
Students with Internet connectivity issues can be hard-pressed to go through a Zoom class without video or audio interference, which impairs their ability to participate in discussions.

Powering Down: Low-income students are struggling to plug into remote classes

October 15, 2020
Speak Your Mind: Wildcat Welcomer Wellness

Speak Your Mind: Wildcat Welcomer Wellness

September 28, 2020
Everything Evanston: Food Pantries in a Pandemic

Everything Evanston: Food Pantries in a Pandemic

April 28, 2020
NU Declassified: Students vie for grants at ImproveNU, H2Aware makes $7,000 splash

NU Declassified: Students vie for grants at ImproveNU, H2Aware makes $7,000 splash

March 6, 2020
NU Declassified: From game plan to grant: Student entrepreneurs hope to win ImproveNU

NU Declassified: From game plan to grant: Student entrepreneurs hope to win ImproveNU

February 28, 2020
NU Declassified: For NU Hillel, temporary housing at Hinman means re-learning what goes into making a home

NU Declassified: For NU Hillel, temporary housing at Hinman means re-learning what goes into making a home

February 17, 2020
NU Declassified: Northwestern students prepare for absentee voting, Iowa Caucus

NU Declassified: Northwestern students prepare for absentee voting, Iowa Caucus

February 2, 2020
NU Declassified: Refresh, Fusion hold winter auditions

NU Declassified: Refresh, Fusion hold winter auditions

January 16, 2020
NU Declassified: Home School: Growing up on Northwestern’s campus

NU Declassified: Home School: Growing up on Northwestern’s campus

November 14, 2019
NU Declassified: An inside look at Northwestern a cappella groups

NU Declassified: An inside look at Northwestern a cappella groups

November 4, 2019
NU Declassified: Students tackle summer breakups and long-distance dating in Let’s Talk Love

NU Declassified: Students tackle summer breakups and long-distance dating in Let’s Talk Love

October 18, 2019
NU Declassified: Students speak out on living in Beta Theta Pi’s ex-fraternity house

NU Declassified: Students speak out on living in Beta Theta Pi’s ex-fraternity house

October 6, 2019
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