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All content by Illustration by Meher Yeda
This year, the SOA office has received more than 750 requests for SAAF, more than in previous years, according to SOA Associate Director Joe Lattal.

[Photo] Student Activities Assistance Fund helps with club participation but leaves some students in need

February 28, 2024
The silhouette of two people walking while holding hands. The trans flag is in the background with the colors baby blue, light pink and white.

[Photo] Northwestern libraries and Center for Applied Transgender Studies launch new journal on trans life

June 20, 2022
Greek art of Venus with assorted lettering that says “Ask Venus.” Pink background.

[Photo] Venus: queer flirting, dating and sex

April 10, 2022
A silhouette of a pink head with a yellow brain and a pink heart on a blue background.

[Photo] ASG’s Health and Wellness Committee creates NUPS peer support program to improve mental wellness on campus

March 31, 2022
A silhouette of a pink head with a yellow brain and a pink heart on a blue background.

[Photo] Through peer support program, Project LETS at Northwestern focuses on support, lived experiences in mental health

February 10, 2022
A person standing in front of a men’s restroom and a women’s restroom with a question mark over their head

[Photo] ‘You have to make a choice’: Non-cisgender students still struggle to find gender-affirming on-campus housing

November 19, 2021
Two darkened figures climb up a staircase with a large graduation cap at the top. One figure is two steps of stairs ahead of the other.

[Photo] Students discuss merits of legacy admissions practices following Amherst’s decision to end the practice

November 15, 2021
An illustration of a red-brick building with three grey question marks above it. The sky is cloudy and grey.

[Photo] After months of negotiations, District 65 community members say the vote against including an IGA in the 5/5 TIF came as a surprise

November 10, 2021
Three figures standing in front of the Arch.

[Photo] The Daily’s guide to Family Weekend 2021

November 3, 2021
A magnifying glass focuses on green bills. The bills are on top of a calendar, various papers and writing utensils.

[Photo] Northwestern Graduate Workers continue pushing for unionization, form group for disabled students

November 3, 2021
An illustration of a red brick school building with large bubbled question marks in the background.

[Photo] District 65 Student Assignment Planning survey to close Friday

October 19, 2021
Angélica Casas in front of a dark purple background with four bands of increasingly darker shades of purple around her.

[Photo] Angélica Casas wins Medill’s 2021 Cecilia Vaisman Award for Multimedia Reporters

October 3, 2021
An illustration of a clipboard with the word "petition" written across the top and drawings of two people conversing, each on either side of a vertical line.

[Photo] Hundreds sign petition demanding NU renews Credit/No Credit grading policy

September 24, 2021
Need help balancing work study? Here's a few helpful tips.

[Photo] Need to Know: Your guide to navigating work-study

August 15, 2021
A pink head with a heart where the person's brain is.

[Photo] A guide to mental health and wellness resources at NU

August 15, 2021
A series of ten buildings of varying heights line up next to one another. To the right of all of the buildings stands a white water tower. The heights of the buildings roughly increase from left to right.

[Photo] Evanston community expresses concerns about proposed 5th Ward TIF district

July 13, 2021
Illustration of an hourglass filled with green dollar bills. The lined blue background is filled with question marks.

[Photo] Summer undergraduate research continues in second year of the pandemic

July 12, 2021
An illustration of a red-brick building with three grey question marks above it. The sky is cloudy and grey.

[Photo] Over 50 years since Foster School: Community members continue push to reintroduce a 5th Ward public neighborhood school

July 9, 2021
An illustration of drums, a cello, a clarinet, a trumpet and a violin with the title "Battling the Bienen Barriers" on top.

[Photo] In Focus: Bienen students share experiences, advocate for increased representation and uplifting of Black composers, musicians

June 7, 2021
A red trolley comes out of black computer screen. The background is green.

[Photo] Local museums increase virtual presence, connect with communities as doors reopen

May 27, 2021
An illustration features the outlines of two figures’ faces looking away from one another. A school building and a dividing line appear between them.

[Photo] Local organizers reflect on city’s history of school segregation

May 14, 2021
A graphic of a clear hourglass time with a brown rim. Money is falling behind the hourglass and there is a blue grid background with small question marks around it.

[Photo] After a summer of unpaid remote internships, low-income students reflect on SIGP

May 13, 2021
A large pink bowl filled with carrots, meat and greens and two cartons of orange juice. A black stick figure carrying a light pink rectangle. A rectangular barrier between the bowl and the stick figure.

[Photo] ETHS senior Jacob Brodsky shares results of city urban agriculture survey

May 6, 2021
Illustration of two people talking in a pink bubble over a teal background. There are speech bubbles hovering over both of them with images of a therapist and patient.

[Photo] In response to limited CAPS availability, students compile local therapist recommendations

May 5, 2021
A brown and clear hourglass is situated in the middle of a blue background with light blue question marks. Green bills fall around and through the hourglass.

[Photo] Some graduate students report impact of pauses to in-person research, one year after NUGW May Day sit-in

May 2, 2021
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[Photo] Meher’s Cartoon: An Act of Intimacy

May 2, 2021
An illustration of hand writing. “New Curriculum” is written at the top of a piece of notebook paper.

[Photo] District 65 anticipates completion of updated social studies curriculum by July

April 28, 2021
Three gold trophies in front of a purple background.

[Photo] The Monthly staff shares their thoughts on The Oscars Best Picture Nominees

April 23, 2021
Blue twitter bird icon and blue retweet icon drawn in speech bubble coming out of two phones laying next to each other on a yellow table. There is a heart in between the bird and speech bubble. The background is orange with a white grid.

[Photo] From mutual followers to real-life friends: Northwestern students find community on Twitter

April 20, 2021
A graphic combining American flag imagery with a close-up image of Evanston, Illinois on a map. The shape of Evanston is outlined in tan with a red grid, with Lake Michigan in blue to the east and other areas of Illinois, colored in red with white stars, to the west.

[Photo] City Council will see four new aldermen in May, election results show

April 20, 2021
The right side of an open book with light brown pages. Some of the pages are ripped. The top most page says “Asian American History?” and the background is turquoise.

[Photo] TEAACH Act could make Illinois first state to mandate teaching of Asian American history in public schools

April 20, 2021
An illustration of currency bills which show a drawing of hand holding. Behind the bills, a roll of paper towels and a brown bag with a plastic container inside.

[Photo] Women’s Center focuses on mutual aid education in Women’s History Symposium

April 15, 2021
A large pink bowl filled with carrots, meat and greens and two cartons of orange juice. A black stick figure carrying a light pink rectangle. A rectangular barrier between the bowl and the stick figure.

[Photo] ETHS senior Jacob Brodsky tackles food inaccessibility with urban agriculture survey

April 14, 2021
An open book, calendar, pencils and paper on a blue table. A stack of green dollar bills branded with a question mark are on the book, and a magnifying glass is laid over the bills.

[Photo] #OneYearOut, NUGW continues call for funding extensions and worker protections

April 12, 2021
Top to bottom, left to right: Black and white cartoon of flowers, grass and bugs with the text “the flowers are out!," Cartoon of a happy person smiling under the sun with the text “the sun is shining!,” Cartoon with the text “Perhaps I will feel better today?” and a person with a stressed expression, Cartoon with the text “maybe not.” The person is sad and snow is falling, covering the ground.

[Photo] Meher’s Weekly Cartoon: Spring of Deception

April 12, 2021
Two silhouetted figures hold hands and walk. Behind them is the trans flag.

[Photo] Community members reflect on Trans Day of Visibility, coming together

April 11, 2021
A graphic combining American flag imagery with a close-up image of Evanston, Illinois on a map. The shape of Evanston is outlined in tan with a red grid, with Lake Michigan in blue to the east and other areas of Illinois, colored in red with white stars, to the west.

[Photo] Devon Reid wins 8th Ward aldermanic race; Matthew Mitchell concedes

April 10, 2021
A sock hangs from a doorknob. Text reads, “Sock on the Door: a weekly sex and love column.”

[Photo] Venus: Why be a jerk when you can jerk off

April 8, 2021
Two hands are held against a navy background. On top of the hand is a pink, translucent broken heart.

[Photo] Northwestern’s Asian American communities look beyond the University for healing

April 8, 2021
A graphic combining American flag imagery with a close-up image of Evanston, Illinois on a map. The shape of Evanston is outlined in tan with a red grid, with Lake Michigan in blue to the east and other areas of Illinois, colored in red with white stars, to the west.

[Photo] District 65, District 202 elect new school boards

April 6, 2021
A graphic combining American flag imagery with a close-up image of Evanston, Illinois on a map. The shape of Evanston is outlined in tan with a red grid, with Lake Michigan in blue to the east and other areas of Illinois, colored in red with white stars, to the west.

[Photo] Community organizer Stephanie Mendoza receives 70.82 percent of vote, becoming Evanston’s next city clerk

April 6, 2021
A graphic combining American flag imagery with a close-up image of Evanston, Illinois on a map. The shape of Evanston is outlined in tan with a red grid, with Lake Michigan in blue to the east and other areas of Illinois, colored in red with white stars, to the west.

[Photo] Ald. Tom Suffredin projected to win 6th Ward aldermanic race

April 6, 2021
A graphic combining American flag imagery with a close-up image of Evanston, Illinois on a map. The shape of Evanston is outlined in tan with a red grid, with Lake Michigan in blue to the east and other areas of Illinois, colored in red with white stars, to the west.

[Photo] Peter Braithwaite leads over Darlene Cannon in 2nd Ward election by just under 100 votes

April 6, 2021
A graphic combining American flag imagery with a close-up image of Evanston, Illinois on a map. The shape of Evanston is outlined in tan with a red grid, with Lake Michigan in blue to the east and other areas of Illinois, colored in red with white stars, to the west.

[Photo] Bobby Burns projected to win 5th Ward race

April 6, 2021
A graphic combining American flag imagery with a close-up image of Evanston, Illinois on a map. The shape of Evanston is outlined in tan with a red grid, with Lake Michigan in blue to the east and other areas of Illinois, colored in red with white stars, to the west.

[Photo] Jonathan Nieuwsma projected to win 4th Ward aldermanic race

April 6, 2021
A graphic combining American flag imagery with a close-up image of Evanston, Illinois on a map. The shape of Evanston is outlined in tan with a red grid, with Lake Michigan in blue to the east and other areas of Illinois, colored in red with white stars, to the west.

[Photo] Eleanor Revelle wins reelection as 7th Ward alderman

April 6, 2021
A graphic combining American flag imagery with a close-up image of Evanston, Illinois on a map. The shape of Evanston is outlined in tan with a red grid, with Lake Michigan in blue to the east and other areas of Illinois, colored in red with white stars, to the west.

[Photo] Ald. Melissa Wynne projected to win 3rd Ward aldermanic race

April 6, 2021
A graphic combining American flag imagery with a close-up image of Evanston, Illinois on a map. The shape of Evanston is outlined in tan with a red grid, with Lake Michigan in blue to the east and other areas of Illinois, colored in red with white stars, to the west.

[Photo] Ald. Cicely Fleming runs unopposed, wins 9th Ward re-election

April 6, 2021
A graphic combining American flag imagery with a close-up image of Evanston, Illinois on a map. The shape of Evanston is outlined in tan with a red grid, with Lake Michigan in blue to the east and other areas of Illinois, colored in red with white stars, to the west.

[Photo] City Clerk Devon Reid leads in 8th Ward aldermanic race still too close to call

April 6, 2021
A sock hangs from a doorknob. Text reads, “Sock on the Door: a weekly sex and love column.”

[Photo] Venus: Introducing Sock on the Door, a sex and love column

April 1, 2021
Experts talk about the use of poetry and mindful writing as a creative outlet toward emotional recovery.

[Photo] A journey toward healing with poetry therapy

March 11, 2021
The coronavirus pandemic led many businesses to switch to a cashless model, policymakers worry it would exclude the unbanked population that is primarily Black, Latinx and lower-income.

[Photo] Businesses go cashless, but risk alienating low-income individuals

November 5, 2020
The event addressed the global and historical context for the election, primarily focusing on the possible reactions to election results.

[Photo] Panelists discuss implications of 2020 presidential election, possibility of civil unrest

November 3, 2020
With the collaboration of Connections for the Homeless and the Democratic Party of Evanston, Kemone Hendricks is helping people experiencing homelessness register to vote.

[Photo] Community leaders help people experiencing homelessness vote

October 21, 2020
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[Photo] With a global pandemic, presidential election and widespread uncertainty, some students are turning to CBD to help manage their stress

October 12, 2020
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