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A doula, silhouetted in turquoise, holds the hand of a pregnant person silhouetted in pink.

[Photo] Chicago Volunteer Doulas organization works to uplift those giving birth

May 12, 2022
Illustration of a card held up to a gray lock. An arrow points from the lock to a group of people, and there is an outline of a city skyline in the background.

[Photo] Graduate students continue advocating for a dedicated lounge space on Chicago Campus

May 12, 2022
Illustration of a white notebook with Arabic lettering in front of a teal background.

[Photo] Northwestern’s Arabic professors implement new teaching approach to integrate speaking and writing skills

May 11, 2022
A banner that reads “sex week” with pastel colors in the background.

[Photo] Sex therapist Casey Tanner imagines more expansive sex education at NU Sex Week panel

May 11, 2022
Illustration of a black sponge with water around it.

[Photo] Northwestern researchers develop sponge to clean oil spills

May 9, 2022
Blue surgical mask with green money behind it. Money has “NU” written on it.

[Photo] Unfulfilled demands: More than a year later, the fight for lost retirement contributions for faculty and staff continues

May 5, 2022
An illustration of Foster School in red is imposed over a sketch of a map.

[Photo] ‘A sense of continuity’: Foster and King Lab alums reflect on the schools’ legacies

May 3, 2022
A blue and orange background with scattered stars and a large moon in the center.

[Photo] Evanston community members reflect on local Ramadan celebrations

May 2, 2022
Houses lined up on a blue background with a green floor. A piece of paper with black lines and a dollar sign is in the foreground with COVID-19 particles in the sky.

[Photo] Open Communities lawsuit alleges racial, income-based housing discrimination

September 27, 2023
Houses lined up on a blue background with a green floor. A piece of paper with black lines and a dollar sign is in the foreground with COVID-19 particles in the sky.

[Photo] Q&A: Open Communities CEO Cheryl Lawrence on Homeowner Assistance Fund

May 2, 2022
Picture of Flo Milli in front of a black background and A&O logo.

[Photo] Flo Milli, Dreamer Isioma announced as A&O Ball concert performers

April 28, 2022
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[Photo] In Focus: Multicultural Student Affairs office assistants report lack of support and action from professional staff

April 28, 2022
An outline of Illinois surrounded with illustrations of dollar bills and pencils. Blue outlines of hands reach from the outside.

[Photo] Illinois funds child savings accounts, makes college saving more accessible

April 26, 2022
Four restaurants with a fish above two and a loaf of bread above the other two.

[Photo] Evanston businesses expand through co-ownership, collaboration

April 25, 2022
Picture of a woman in a white shirt against a blue background with white speech bubbles.

[Photo] Keynote speaker for Sexual Assault Awareness Month Chanel Miller speaks on reframing her narrative

April 26, 2022
Illustration with a box in the middle that says “The Weekend Ahead.” Colorful paint brushes, theatre masks, cameras, pencils and books fill the background, set against a pink backdrop.

[Photo] The Weekend Ahead: Campus performances to catch for Week 4

April 21, 2022
The PSA logo rests in the center of the space, surrounded by a green background with a squiggly pattern of lines. Each line is a different shade of green.

[Photo] Newly founded Pakistani Students Association hopes to offer ‘a bit of home’ for students of Pakistani descent

April 20, 2022
An illustration of houses with a backdrop of papers.

[Photo] Local leaders reflect on Evanston’s reparations effort, one year later

April 20, 2022
A silhouette illustration of a person with their brain illuminated.

[Photo] Chicago area groups use counseling, support to address refugee mental health crisis

April 18, 2022
Students at Northwestern spend hours role-playing in Dungeons and Dragons quests.

[Photo] Step inside the dungeon: Students talk Dungeons & Dragons at Northwestern

April 18, 2022
Illustration with a box in the middle that says “The Weekend Ahead.” Colorful paint brushes, theatre masks, cameras, pencils and books fill the background, set against a pink backdrop.

[Photo] The Weekend Ahead: Campus performances to catch for Week 3

April 14, 2022
Drawing of green vegetables inside of a paper grocery bag behind food cans and a tomato.

[Photo] Low-income students living off-campus manage food insecurity

April 13, 2022
The TikTok logo rests on top of a yellow caution sign. The bottom layer contains a lock and a key.

[Photo] TikTok’s global chief security officer Roland Cloutier addresses Buffett Institute for Global Affairs

April 12, 2022
A man’s face with purple-and-white shadows over a purple rectangle. The background is split in four with different shades of purple and white.

[Photo] Pritzker Prof. Michael Kang analyzes Supreme Court reform on Presidential Commission

April 12, 2022
Tyler James Williams outlined in varying shades of purple.

[Photo] Tyler James Williams speaks on embracing Blackness in Hollywood and sharing authentic stories at State of the Black Union

April 8, 2022
Illustration with a box in the middle that says “The Weekend Ahead.” Colorful paint brushes, theatre masks, cameras, pencils and books fill the background, set against a pink backdrop.

[Photo] The Weekend Ahead: Campus performances to catch for Week 2

April 7, 2022
An illustration of a timeline from March 2020 to December 2022 with cartoon germs and icons of masks and vaccines.

[Photo] The Daily recounts two years of COVID-19 policy in Evanston

April 4, 2022
A monthly timeline on a blue face mask. Three green circular drawings of the virus that causes COVID-19 are around the mask.

[Photo] Northwestern’s COVID-19 Timeline: A close look at how the pandemic impacted University life

April 3, 2022
Two women in Regency-era dresses and hair stand against an ornately patterned background.

[Photo] Reel Thoughts: Fantasy and History collide in Bridgerton Season Two

April 3, 2022
A computer monitor displays a white paper with scribbled black lines. Next to the computer, there is a window, a notebook and a pencil.

[Photo] Testing, vaccines and environmental monitoring: Northwestern’s research contributions to the pandemic

April 3, 2022
Four squares with illustrations of people in them. On the left side, two people wear masks, and on the right, the same people are unmasked.

[Photo] Evanston community centers, businesses adapt protocols following mask mandate lift

April 3, 2022
A close-up of Michael Morbius amid an image of popcorn pictured left.

[Photo] Reel Thoughts: ‘Morbius’ is a mess, but an entertaining mess at that

March 31, 2022
Illustration with a box in the middle that says “The Weekend Ahead.” Colorful paint brushes, theatre masks, cameras, pencils and books fill the background, set against a pink backdrop.

[Photo] The Weekend Ahead: Campus performances to catch for Week 1

March 31, 2022
The Batman stands in front of a red background.

[Photo] Reel Thoughts: Matt Reeves’ ‘The Batman’ finds success as dark detective story

March 30, 2022
A poster of four people sitting on a truck bed, reading “CODA” at the top. The poster is surrounded by yellow circle lights and three golden Oscar awards. The background is a red grid.

[Photo] Reel Thoughts: Oscars Best Picture “CODA” combines coming-of-age, inclusivity

March 30, 2022
The illustration represents a classroom in which four students (represented by circles) are wearing a mask and six are not. Above the students are drawings of three blue masks. The masks appear from left to right, and each mask appears more faded than the last.

[Photo] Faculty members, teacher’s assistants express concerns about lifted mask mandate in classrooms

March 30, 2022
The logo of Booked surrounded by illustrated blue, pink and white books.

[Photo] ‘I want them to have an experience of being celebrated’: Booked plans a Transgender Day of Visibility party for youth

March 30, 2022
A Black F is on a white notebook, which is one of many on the page.

[Photo] Satirical publication NU Flipside explores relationship between comedy and accountability

March 3, 2022
An illustration of a purple notebook to the left of a green notebook, with green and purple pencils to the top and bottom of the notebooks, respectively.

[Photo] Middle-class students express concerns as Northwestern increases its cost of attendance

March 3, 2022
An illustration of a red medical aid cross over a background of American bills.

[Photo] Students have mixed sentiments on student health insurance coverage

March 3, 2022
A hand holding a phone with a search bar at the top of the screen that says “therapy.” A big question mark is on the screen below the search bar. Behind the phone is a light purple background with dark purple polka dots.

[Photo] A guide to mental health therapy resources in Evanston and Chicago

March 1, 2022
An illustration of a menstrual product dispensary beside a bathroom sink.

[Photo] MEA campaigns for free menstrual products in dorm bathrooms

March 1, 2022
Visual representation of a timeline from 1840 and 1850 showing two people sitting side-by-side, the induction of Illinois as a state (represented by a flag) between 1850 and 1860, and the Zoom icon at the far right marking its creation.

[Photo] Faculty, students launch web exhibit covering Black organizing in pre-Civil War Illinois

March 1, 2022
Illustration of a wooden stage with dark red curtains and two white figures. Above it is the JTE logo with a candle.

[Photo] Humanity from a Jewish perspective: JTE premieres student-written plays at A Night of New Work

March 1, 2022
Three light brown empanadas with an Argentina flag stuck in one of them are stacked on top of each other with a white, yellow, and light blue swirl background.

[Photo] 5411 Empanadas has plans to open fourth location in Evanston

March 1, 2022
Two dogs with red and green earmuffs.

[Photo] How to keep pets healthy during winter months in Evanston

March 1, 2022
An April and May calendar are displayed next to each other. The May calendar has stacks of bills on it.

[Photo] Biden offers student loan reform but stops short of full cancelation

March 1, 2022
A group of dishes on an orange background with the words "Hot from the Oven" in bubble letters across the top.

[Photo] Hot from the Oven: At Hecky’s BBQ, the secret is the sauce

February 28, 2022
Three groups of three people stand together with a question mark above them.

[Photo] Northwestern task forces seek to create change on campus. Do they?

February 28, 2022
A calendar showing the date February 27.

[Photo] The Week Ahead: What’s coming up in Evanston the week of Feb. 27

February 28, 2022
Illustration of computer with the screen projecting a piece of paper with work. Next to the keyboard of the computer, there’s a notepad and a pencil. There’s a window in the background next to the computer.

[Photo] Navigating undergraduate summer research at Northwestern

February 27, 2022
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An illustration of two generic people-figures on unbalanced book stacks, with the one on the top stack holding a scientific flask and the one on the lower stack throwing the flask in the air.

[Photo] FGLI students say they often struggle transitioning to NU’s STEM courses

February 24, 2022
Five main characters from “Uncharted,” before an orange and white background of palm trees and mountains

[Photo] Reel Thoughts: Tom Holland makes ‘Uncharted’ a successful video game adaptation and entertaining adventure film

February 23, 2022
An illustration of a skate park with a ramp on a sunny day.

[Photo] Land architects and residents discuss potential layout for Evanston’s first skate park

February 23, 2022
An illustration of many US passports oriented in different directions.

[Photo] Global Learning Office and Multicultural Student Affairs launch passport initiative

February 22, 2022
Three circles on top of a yellow background. The one all the way on the left houses a podium leg, the middle circle features a document and the third contains a man with a tie.

[Photo] A comprehensive guide to Evanston City Council meetings

February 23, 2022
A cracked white Wi-Fi symbol against a red background with three exclamation points.

[Photo] With the switch to Eduroam as Northwestern’s primary Wi-Fi network, many students are unhappy

February 21, 2022
A navy rug and a red rug with gold, white and bronze details.

[Photo] Local rug shop imports Afghan rugs to support weavers

February 20, 2022
An illustration of three people standing in front of a setting sun. Behind them is a lake that reflects the sun.

[Photo] Not invisible: Students create solidarity and community in NAISA

February 20, 2022
A knight with an “N” on the chest of armor surrounded by naan.

[Photo] Late-night food now a naan issue: Garage startup Naan Knights brings Indian cuisine to NU

February 20, 2022
A calendar showing the date February 20

[Photo] The Week Ahead: What’s coming up in Evanston the week of Feb. 20

February 20, 2022
An illustration of two people sitting on couches in front of a TV while it snows outside.

[Photo] NU students discuss the Winter Olympics as the Games come to a close

February 18, 2022
Nine rectangular faceless portraits of Supreme Court Justices, one of a black woman covered by a white question mark.

[Photo] President Joe Biden’s pledge to nominate first Black woman to Supreme Court spurs student optimism

February 18, 2022
A graphic with the tall girl cast on a computer screen and a bag of popcorn.

[Photo] Reel Thoughts: ‘Tall Girl 2’ falls incredibly short

February 17, 2022
Dean E. Patrick Johnson on left, Heather Headley on the right, background contains purple paint splotches.

[Photo] School of Communication hosts Dialogue with the Dean featuring actress Heather Headley

February 16, 2022
An illustration of American bills with Northwestern N’s printed on them as they fan out of a brown wallet.

[Photo] Northwestern Graduate Workers present NU’s financial report, discuss alternative allocations

February 15, 2022
A helmeted man with his face shielded wearing body armor. To the right, a woman wearing a helmet with an eye slit.

[Photo] Reel Thoughts: “The Book of Boba Fett” doesn’t do its titular character justice

February 15, 2022
A purple coin with a “B” on it

[Photo] Northwestern faculty and students educate their peers about blockchain and cryptocurrency

February 14, 2022
A white and red calendar on a teal background. The calendar has the number “13” and the letters “SUN” written in Black.

[Photo] The Week Ahead: What’s coming up in Evanston the week of Feb. 13

February 13, 2022
A speech bubble that reads, “she, he, they” and a speech bubble that reads “ella, el, …” on a blue background.

[Photo] Foreign language faculty and students discuss issues with lack of gender-affirming language

February 13, 2022
This is an illustration of two children’s picture books. The one on the left features a little girl with brown skin and black hair. The girl is smiling. The one on the right features two children holding hands near a tree, under a bright blue sky.

[Photo] NU alumni’s book subscription box provides diverse books to subscribers and underserved children

February 13, 2022
Green grid with the words "SRO STANDOFF" and a hand holding a gun to the right

[Photo] In Focus: As community members remain split on SROs in Niles Township high schools, the district fails to act

February 11, 2022
Bryna Kra, Kenzie Cameron, Michael Ison and Richard D’Aquila in each corner of alternating light pink and purple colored squares.

[Photo] Northwestern faculty recognized with Provost Award for Exemplary Faculty Service

February 10, 2022
Scales of justice in the center of the image. Two pencils come out from a city on the bottom of the paper and two papers with signatures on the top two corners.

[Photo] Public defenders can now defend noncitizens facing deportation in immigration court

February 10, 2022
Green background, white spiral notebook with Arabic word for “Arabic” printed on it. Black pen to the right of the notebook.

[Photo] Students and faculty petition for an Arabic minor to increase cultural representation, reward learners

February 9, 2022
Bastille’s four studio album covers are placed against a light blue background.

[Photo] Liner Notes: Bastille escapes to dystopia on “Give Me the Future”

February 8, 2022
Two speech bubbles with squiggles around the word “APIDA” on a blue, striped background.

[Photo] APIDA 101 offers students an outlet to talk about issues in their communities

February 7, 2022
Image of Ayanna Legros’ face against the Haitian flag.

[Photo] Northwestern alum discusses experiences traveling abroad as a Haitian American

February 7, 2022
Image of legislation on paper with the ASG symbol above it. A black arrow points to the outline of a person with a question mark over their face.

[Photo] From Senate to administration: How ASG executive office advocates for legislation

February 7, 2022
Pencil facing up through the middle with one cotton swab (vertical, facing opposite directions) on each side. Two microbes to the right of the pencil and one to the left.

[Photo] Students discuss challenges of fewer virtual learning options for those in quarantine and isolation housing

February 7, 2022
A calendar on a light blue background. The calendar says “SUN” on the top in Black, and has the number 6 on it.

[Photo] The Week Ahead: What’s coming up in Evanston the week of Feb. 6

February 6, 2022
An illustration of J.K Rowling’s Harry Potter holding a wand while wearing his Hogwarts robes and round glasses against a maroon background. Behind Harry lies three copies of his shadow, fading in the distance.

[Photo] A college kid’s definitive ranking of the “Harry Potter” books

February 6, 2022
A side profile of a member of Reform CAPS holding a phone up to her ear as she waits for an answer. "A Requisition for Reform" in text sits above her head.

[Photo] In Focus: Northwestern students call for overhaul of campus mental health services amid national wave of collegiate advocacy

February 4, 2022
The black and white illustration shows the silhouette of a camera in the middle and tapes surrounding the camera.

[Photo] The Weekend Ahead, A&E Edition: Campus performances to catch in Week 5

February 4, 2022
Purple old-fashioned phone with spiderwebs on the sides. Northwestern logo displayed on phone.

[Photo] Some NU students say COVID-19 quarantine and isolation protocol is unclear

February 3, 2022
Three clothing items side by side. The shirt on the left is beige, the blazer in the middle is brown, and the turtleneck top on the right is black.

[Photo] Q&A: ‘Cats Closet provides professional clothing to students in need

February 2, 2022
The Helicon symbol with two purple wildcats on the top right and bottom left corners with scribbled writing in the other two corners.

[Photo] Helicon fosters creativity and community through literature and art

February 2, 2022
A bag of groceries containing produce with a green background.

[Photo] Community leaders discuss food access in the 5th Ward

February 1, 2022
An image of the memoir cover on the left, with the faces of Coates and Blazeon on the right.

[Photo] From civil rights attorney to prosecutor: Laura Coates discusses advocacy in the courtroom

January 31, 2022
On a red background, there is a tiger’s face with “2022” written below it.

[Photo] Northwestern students celebrate Lunar New Year while following COVID-19 precautions

January 31, 2022
A surgical mask, a sunflower, a ventra card and an N95 mask on a lavender background.

[Photo] SOLR transitions to in-person mutual aid, emphasizes relationships with NU workers

January 31, 2022
A man wearing a black top with a Cobra Kai logo on it, yellow background.

[Photo] Cobra Kai Season Four continues to entertain as one of the best film-to-television installments in years

January 30, 2022
The background is the trans pride flag. An illustrated person, colored with gray, sits in a chair wearing a hair cutting cape. Two other people, also colored in with gray, are on either side of the person in the center and also wear hair cutting capes.

[Photo] Local hair salons work to become trans-welcoming spaces

January 30, 2022
A white and red calendar on a teal background. The calendar has the number “30” and the letters “SUN” written in Black.

[Photo] The Week Ahead: What’s coming up in Evanston the week of Jan. 30

January 30, 2022
The yellow activity level, before and after revision. Northwestern updated the webpage with a revised definition during the first week of in-person classes and activities.

[Photo] Northwestern revises Campus Activity Levels framework after returning to in-person classes

January 27, 2022
Screen quartered, top left square and bottom right square are aqua blue. The other two corners feature gray pieces of paper. The top right square features a purple virus and the bottom left square features a green virus.

[Photo] Are NU COVID-19 policies strict? Breaking down universities’ COVID-19 responses around the country

January 27, 2022
The black and white illustration shows the silhouette of a camera in the middle and tapes surrounding the camera.

[Photo] The Weekend Ahead, A&E Edition: Campus performances to catch in Week 4

January 27, 2022
In an animated drawing, a person stands on stage holding a microphone lit by a spotlight. Two laughing faces in the foreground turn to each other.

[Photo] The Mee-Ow Show to perform ‘How Do They Pee in Mee-Owter Space?’ in Shanley Pavilion

January 27, 2022
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