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

The Daily Northwestern

Iris Swarthout, Audience Engagement Editor

Iris is a senior from Michigan studying journalism with a minor in legal studies and IMC. She is currently the Audience Engagement Editor but previously was an assistant campus editor. Outside of The Daily, she writes creatively and reports for WNUR News and North by Northwestern. You can reach her via Twitter or email.

Last updated fall 2022.

All content by Iris Swarthout
A photograph of a gray building with glass windows, with a green lawn in front of it and a sunny sky in the background.

Bienen Contemporary/Early Vocal Ensemble performs ‘Sound from the Bench,’ blends corporate personhood with music

February 13, 2023
A variety of characters from all TV shows listed in the article, organized into a collage.

Reel Thoughts: “Good Luck Charlie” to “Euphoria:” Check out these holiday and winter-themed TV episodes.

December 1, 2022
A white crown with a black backdrop.

Reel thoughts: ‘The Crown’ season five highlights the monarchy’s mirroring of common life

November 21, 2022
Taking from the cover of “Being Funny in a Foreign Language,” a singer stands atop a car with a white backdrop.

Liner Notes: The 1975 is post-modern with ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’ while portraying love in an oh-so-classical sense

November 6, 2022
Two cartoon people wearing purple garb and drinking coffee.

The Daily Northwestern’s Fall Focus Groups

October 19, 2022
Koi’s dining area with a customer.

Koi introduces new budget-friendly menu for Northwestern students, sells $9.99 entrées

September 28, 2022
A graphic of a book in front of a gray hexagonal background.

One Book team brings programming for ‘How the Word Is Passed’ to NU

September 26, 2022
Three people hold onto black tarp with greenery in the background. One person is holding a hammer.

Garage startup Explorate brings students to Costa Rica, looks to cultivate network of NGOs

September 26, 2022
A biker in a white Bears jersey bikes down a stretch of road between Howard and Church. Green trees and other bikers are in the background.

Bike the Ridge brings communities together for an annual, non-motorized view of Ridge Avenue

September 25, 2022
Four circles with a dollar bill, an image of a phone dialing the Office of Financial Aid, a computer, and two people smiling.

Calling all incoming First-Generation/Low-Income students: Here’s how to survive Northwestern on a budget

August 12, 2022
A glass door labeled "Northwestern Medicine"

Here’s how to prepare for and prevent health-related issues at NU

August 12, 2022
A person in front of a class schedule.

A guide to coursework at Northwestern

August 12, 2022
An illustration of two cups with bubble tea.

A Northwestern student’s guide to Evanston’s bubble tea options

August 12, 2022
A person in a Northwestern uniform runs.

Cross Country: Northwestern looks to continue momentum

August 12, 2022
A drawing of a brown-colored business with the sign “open” — and the Pride flag below it — both plastered on the window.

Queer-owned businesses in Evanston focus on positive customer experiences separate from sexual identities

August 8, 2022
Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” album cover featuring her sitting on a sparkling, silver horse dressed in silver lingerie with white lightning bolts surrounding her.

Liner Notes: Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” builds a gender and sexually inclusive disco dreamland

August 2, 2022
A street lamp with two green street signs at an intersection.

Evanston residents express heartbreak, shock in aftermath of Highland Park shooting

July 6, 2022
A graphic showing the Weber Arch, the city of Evanston and question marks.

Saving up this summer? Here are some student-friendly spending options for food, transport and more

June 20, 2022
Northwestern Prison Education Program Director Jennifer Lackey meets with students at Logan Correctional Facility in a circle.

Northwestern Prison Education Program establishes bachelor’s program to advance education for the incarcerated

May 22, 2022
A view of the southwest end of the Jacobs Center with sunlight on it.

University says PCR tests are only offered on a limited basis for those partaking in NU-related travel

May 13, 2022
Illustration of a white notebook with Arabic lettering in front of a teal background.

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

May 11, 2022
NU’s Queer Prom! advertising banner just past the arch.

Queer Prom! invites students to celebrate their identities and mingle in Norris

May 1, 2022
Picture of a tan building with gray sign that reads “Evans Scholars.”

The Evans Scholarship House: an entirely singular Northwestern residential experience

April 27, 2022
Three people stand facing each other, and one of them holds a laptop.

ASG passes legislation on increasing community college transfers and student job minimum wages

April 20, 2022
A side shot of a salad bar at an NU dining hall.

DefaultVeg expands operations, results in passed ASG resolution toward sustainable catering

April 18, 2022
The exterior of Evanston Public Library.

EPL’s “All We Can Save” book group highlights intersectionality between feminism and climate change

April 18, 2022
Students scooping food out of dishes before the poetry night started.

Arab Expressions highlights Arabic poetry and music in Arab Heritage Month

April 12, 2022

Evanston Public Library’s ‘The Bias Inside Us’ encourages self-reflection on human bias

April 11, 2022
Rebecca Crown Center in the summer.

Faculty Senate discusses NU’s low admission rates and mental health services

April 6, 2022
Lorraine Goffe smiling with her arms crossed in front of a purple backdrop.

New Vice President for Human Resources Lorraine Goffe will prioritize career development and listening to employee needs

March 4, 2022
Dark-blue lighting on the inside of the NUDM tent during setup.

The return of the tent: Dance Marathon will happen in person and mask-optional this weekend

March 4, 2022
An illustration of a red medical aid cross over a background of American bills.

Students have mixed sentiments on student health insurance coverage

March 3, 2022
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.

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

February 24, 2022
An illustration of many US passports oriented in different directions.

Global Learning Office and Multicultural Student Affairs launch passport initiative

February 22, 2022
A building with the Northwestern Qatar logo on it.

NUQ establishes new Global South research institute

February 21, 2022
A side view of Dwight White’s “Undivided Legacy” revealing the words written between the faces.

New Black House mural, “Undivided Legacy,” focuses on Black past, present and future

February 18, 2022
An illustration of two people sitting on couches in front of a TV while it snows outside.

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

February 18, 2022
An illustration of American bills with Northwestern N’s printed on them as they fan out of a brown wallet.

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

February 15, 2022
Bryna Kra, Kenzie Cameron, Michael Ison and Richard D’Aquila in each corner of alternating light pink and purple colored squares.

Northwestern faculty recognized with Provost Award for Exemplary Faculty Service

February 10, 2022
A brown gavel in front of a purple background. Purple bubbles on the front with different subjects in them.

Faculty Senate strikes nonbinding clause, votes down second motion

February 10, 2022
Rebecca Crown Center in the summer.

Faculty Senate votes to amend staff benefits and pays tribute to late former President Ed Hughes at Wednesday meeting

February 10, 2022
A cloth mask, a surgical mask and an N95 mask on a purple background.

Northwestern Graduate Workers supports graduate student in-person safety

February 8, 2022
Five students sit at two tables with their laptops open.

ASG votes in favor of reimplementing weekly COVID-19 testing requirement

February 3, 2022
An illustrated headshot of a masked man.

First case of omicron subvariant BA.2 identified in Illinois by Northwestern Medicine

February 1, 2022
A fist with the Black History Month colors red, yellow and green and the words “Black History Month” in those colors as well.

Here’s what events are happening on campus for Black History Month

January 30, 2022
Allison dining hall worker swipes in a student. Purple OZZIs line the background.

Northwestern Dining launches more sustainable to-go container program

January 26, 2022
An aerial view of Evanston buildings during a cloudy day.

Applications for low-income housing support programs are now open. Here’s how you can apply.

January 25, 2022
Weinberg junior Spencer Allan speaks at a previous Political Union debate.

Northwestern Political Union votes that American patriotism is not good

January 25, 2022
Nanotherapeutic being uptaken by antigen-presenting immune cells and interacting with T cells to confer tolerance.

Northwestern researchers make a critical advancement in the treatment of Type 1 diabetes

January 20, 2022
A blue sign reads “Walk for Warmth” in white letters and sits on a snowy ground. A rainbow flag is visible in the background.

Interfaith Action’s Walk for Warmth commemorates Martin Luther King Jr.

January 18, 2022
A cartoon of two unhappy-looking, masked students. They both are wearing hats and winter coats, and the background includes cartoon coronavirus symbols.

Students protest, petition against decision to return to in-person learning Tuesday

January 18, 2022
An apartment building in Evanston. The walls are a lighter brown and the stairway is dark brown. The sky is grey.

New Illinois bill increases number of low-income families eligible for housing assistance

January 17, 2022
An illustration of a brown gavel with different logos in dark purple representing film, science, art and music with a light purple background.

Faculty Senate addresses staff hiring, retention issues and fiscal year surplus at Wednesday meeting

January 13, 2022
An October Political Union meeting with the back of someone’s head at the end of the table facing a conglomerate of masked students.

Northwestern Political Union votes in favor of canceling student loan debt

January 11, 2022
An illustration of a stick figure person with a question mark above their head and a floating airplane, laptop, USD symbol, and notebook floating around them.

Students forced to change flights, reconsider travel after Wildcat Wellness announcement

January 5, 2022
Lorraine Goffe smiling with her arms crossed in front of a purple backdrop.

Lorraine Goffe named Northwestern’s vice president for human resources and chief human resource officer

January 4, 2022
A colorful, beaded white vest with floral patterns and red lining

Field Museum celebrates Native American Heritage Month with beadwork presentation

November 8, 2021
A group of people hold onto a canoe as they walk away from the lake.

Artist and community members celebrate Anishinaabe heritage and creation of Birch bark canoe at Lake Michigan

October 31, 2021
An illustration of a brown gavel behind purple circles with drawings of school subject symbols.

Faculty Senate addresses updates to harassment and discrimination reporting guidelines

October 7, 2021
Southwest view of University Hall at sunset in the winter with Kresge Hall pictured to the right.

NU professors and students transition to in-person learning

October 3, 2021
A variety of fresh produce including lettuce, yellow and green zucchini, tomatoes and rhubarb, among others, splayed out on purple, Norris University Center outdoor table.

Student-run garden Wild Roots serves NU and Evanston with harvesting programs

September 28, 2021
An illustration of a hand holding coins with dollar signs surrounded by a magnifying glass, a light bulb, books, a clock and a graduation cap.

Graduate student research and funding broadly impacted by COVID-19

September 27, 2021
The board in front of the Hemenway United Methodist Church reads “Hate Has No Home Here.

Evanston’s only fully Spanish Immersion preschool focuses on inclusive education

September 22, 2021
A row of wooden tables at Stacked and Folded, with a bar behind them and chairs facing each.

National labor shortage has little effect on some Evanston restaurants, detrimental to others

August 23, 2021
The front of Happy Lemon with a black awning and yellow lettering spelling out “Happy Lemon” with a yellow, smiling lemon next to it. Glass pane windows reflecting the outside of the store and bushes at the bottom left of the picture.

Happy Lemon arrives in Evanston

August 16, 2021
A diagram that shows step one as the solar panels absorbing sun energy, step two as solar energy running through power towers and into homes and step three as an electric bill with the word credit in green written on it.

Community Solar Program incentivizes renewable energy use for Evanston residents

July 14, 2021
A white man in a floral shirt, black sunglasses, and a tan hat holds a young blond-haired boy on his shoulders with a colorful t-shirt and corduroy shorts. Parade onlookers cover the rest of the photo in the background.

Evanston residents attend Fourth of July celebration virtually

July 11, 2021
The interior of Mudd Science and Engineering Library. Large glass separates the left hallway from the right study spaces.

Northwestern Libraries accommodate community, open resources to NU and Evanston

June 23, 2021
Kovler Seal Pool during Fall Fest. Even as the weather cools down, zoo employees will train with the seals every day at the seal pool.

Lincoln Park Zoo’s Fall Fest draws in people of all ages

October 9, 2019
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