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Isabel Funk

Isabel Funk, Summer Editor

Isabel is a junior from Seattle, Washington double majoring in Journalism and Gender and Sexuality Studies. She is currently the Summer Editor for The Daily Northwestern and has previously served as Print Managing Editor and Campus Editor, where she focused on student activism and labor rights. Isabel has previously interned at Sound Publishing in Washington state. You can reach her via Twitter or email.

Last updated summer 2022.

All content by Isabel Funk
A mural of books with gold lettering that reads “Bookends & Beginnings.”

Best Hidden Gem: Bookends & Beginnings

February 23, 2023
Senior middle blocker Desiree Becker reaches for the ball during Sunday’s match. Becker recorded a match-high attack percentage of .625.

Volleyball: Northwestern falls to Indiana, Michigan State over the weekend

November 21, 2022
People in yellow shirts holding a banner march past a gray building.

Northwestern refuses to voluntarily recognize graduate workers union, NUGW to pursue union election in coming days

November 15, 2022
Protesters in yellow “NUGW” shirts, some carrying signs and banners, march past a stone building with ivy covering.

NU Graduate Workers marches across campus, issues deadline for union recognition

November 11, 2022
An illustration of two green arms holding hands. One wears an orange wristband with the word “SOLR,” and the other wears a blue wristband with the words “Campus Workers.” A white box with a black exclamation mark in it is in the middle of the illustration.

Campus workers discuss mistreatment, poor conditions at James Allen Center

November 10, 2022

McCormick professor emeritus Herbert SuYuen Cheng dies at 92

November 7, 2022
Illustration of the proposed Ryan Field redesign with black-and-white fragments of the old Ryan Field overlaid on top.

Northwestern to hold office hours for Ryan Field redesign

October 31, 2022
An athlete in a white jersey jumps to the side to bump a volleyball in the air.

Volleyball: Northwestern wins third and fourth consecutive match, third conference sweep

October 31, 2022
A timeline of major Title IX moments at Northwestern

Nineteen of the biggest moments in Northwestern women’s athletics history

October 27, 2022
An illustration of a red, white and blue “I Voted” sticker.

How to cast a ballot in Evanston’s Nov. 8 midterm elections

October 26, 2022
A close-up of Taylor Swift’s face, with blue sparkly eyeshadow, blowing a lighter in front of a black background with a white moon and stars.

Liner Notes: Taylor Swift meets us at midnight with “Midnights”

October 23, 2022
A building covered in ivy next to a tree.

A year after going public, library workers reflect on union organizing, bargaining proces

October 21, 2022
Exterior of a gray building on campus. A small courtyard and pavilion are in front of the building, as is a flag pole hoisting the American and Northwestern flags.

Q&A: University President Michael Schill talks student activists, Board of Trustees and transition to NU

October 16, 2022
Students, some in yellow shirts, gather in a meadow holding signs.

NUGW kicks off card-signing campaign, announces affiliation with United Electric Workers

October 7, 2022
A player in a white jersey with “19” on it reaches for the ball.

Volleyball: Northwestern defeats No. 7 Minnesota in first conference win

September 29, 2022
Twelve circles of different colors designed like baseballs on a blue background with “A League of Their Own” written in them.

Reel Thoughts: ‘A League of Their Own’ is a baseball show that finds its beating heart off the field

September 27, 2022
A person in a suit in front of a green background.

City Council unanimously appoints Luke Stowe as new city manager

August 16, 2022
A sign that reads Northwestern University above green and pink bushes.

Year in Review: NU’s top stories from 2021-22

August 12, 2022
Funk: Letter to my freshman self — what I wish someone had told me

Funk: Letter to my freshman self — what I wish someone had told me

August 12, 2022
People holding signs on a football field.

Student activist groups tackle local and global problems

August 12, 2022
A person with glasses wearing a suit and tie with a Northwestern pin smiling at the camera.

Michael Schill named next president of Northwestern

August 11, 2022
An illustration of a syringe and two vials.

Northwestern releases monkeypox preparation and prevention guidance

August 9, 2022
A black and white image of a person with glasses

Carol Mitten will not move forward as Evanston’s next city manager

August 2, 2022
A person on their knees sings into a microphone.

The Daily’s 2022 Lollapalooza recap

August 1, 2022
A handshake. The left hand is labeled “SOLR” and the right hand is labeled “Summer CAs”

SOLR calls for increased wages, meal access for conference assistants

July 29, 2022
A performer holds a microphone and sings on an outdoor stage.

The Daily’s 2022 Lollapalooza preview

July 28, 2022

EPD responds to shooting, one dead

July 14, 2022
The Arch.

U.S. Department of Justice files statement of interest in financial aid lawsuit

July 12, 2022
A woman in purple smiles.

Rebecca Blank steps down as President-elect after cancer diagnosis, Morton Schapiro to stay on

July 11, 2022
Large building made of white stone with large columns in the front.

Lawsuit against NU’s retirement plan returns to 7th U.S. Circuit court after revival by U.S. Supreme Court

July 8, 2022
Podculture: ‘I can be happy and trans’: Queer students find joy in music

Podculture: ‘I can be happy and trans’: Queer students find joy in music

July 8, 2022
The Arch.

Northwestern could cover tuition for financial aid recipients, lawsuit memorandum alleges

July 6, 2022

Suspect charged with first-degree murder for Highland Park Fourth of July mass shooting

July 5, 2022

Person of interest apprehended in relation to Highland Park mass shooting

July 4, 2022

Evanston cancels Fourth of July celebrations after shooting at Highland Park parade

July 4, 2022
A person in an orange shirt standing in front of trees.

Darlene Cannon announces campaign for 2nd Ward alderperson

July 3, 2022
Vaccine needle with blue fluid is surrounded by two vaccine bottles on a gray background.

Evanston reports first probable case of monkeypox

June 30, 2022
Two Evanston Police Department vehicles on the road.

Court dismisses most claims in lawsuit against city, former police chief

June 29, 2022
A crowd of protesters holds signs on a street lined with skyscrapers.

Thousands march in downtown Chicago to protest overturning of Roe v. Wade

June 26, 2022
An illustration of the earth above a pair of hands.

Northwestern to follow new fossil fuel investment guidelines

June 24, 2022
A woman with blond hair wears a purple blazer and black shirt.

Q&A: Julie Payne-Kirchmeier reflects on her time at Northwestern

June 20, 2022
A magnifying glass over a dollar next to a calendar.

Northwestern University Graduate Workers reports survey results on graduate students’ needs

June 16, 2022
A woman standing in front of a lake.

Local transgender activist Elise Malary’s death ruled a drowning

June 16, 2022
Seven people wearing numbers dance.

Northwestern University Dance Marathon names Little Heroes League as 2023 primary beneficiary

June 14, 2022
A person speaks at a podium in front of a crowd of people in purple caps and gowns.

Speakers encourage unity in combating inequity at 2022 Commencement

June 13, 2022
Community members gathered outside the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center on Sunday to honor transgender lives lost in the past year.

Community members gather, reflect on lost lives at Evanston Pride candle light ceremony

June 13, 2022
A woman in a blue sweater with glasses smiling at the camera.

Patricia Lampkin announced as new interim vice president for Student Affairs

May 26, 2022
Nick Nelson and Charlie Spring look at each other underneath the text “Heartstopper”

Reel Thoughts: ‘Heartstopper’ captures the importance of found families within the queer experience

May 15, 2022
The Arch.

Potocsnak family honors University President Morton Schapiro with multimillion dollar gift

May 11, 2022
A worker pushing a cart in Allison Dining Hall.

SOLR releases petition calling on Compass to honor its contract with workers

April 26, 2022
Picture of a black sign in the show. It reads “Northwestern University Health Service, Counseling and Psychological Services.”

Northwestern announces partnership with TimelyMD to provide free, virtual mental health care services

April 19, 2022
Picture of a gray building at night.

Northwestern, District 65 launch program to make theatre more accessible for students

April 17, 2022
A woman smiling in front of a gray background.

Bestselling author Isabel Wilkerson to deliver commencement address this year

March 17, 2022
The Arch juxtaposed against trees in autumnal colors.

Northwestern to lift mask mandate in classrooms at start of Spring Quarter

March 15, 2022
The Arch.

Faculty Senate passes resolution supporting academic freedom related to racial and social justice education

March 10, 2022
A purple photo of a sign reading, Northwestern University.

NU’s Community Safety Advisory Board presents on implemented changes at Faculty Senate meeting

March 10, 2022
People dance under pink and blue lights in a tent.

Northwestern University Dance Marathon raises $580,778 in first in-person marathon since 2019

March 6, 2022
The windows in Norris University Center with “NUDM 2022” written across them.

NUDM will require masks in the tent, leaders announce Friday

March 4, 2022
A Binax Now test box, a container of Purell hand sanitizer and three masks on a table.

Northwestern requires in-person COVID-19 tests during first week of Spring Quarter

March 3, 2022
In Focus: As workers across the country tackle pandemic-related obstacles, Northwestern’s labor force continues to clash with the University over unionization efforts

In Focus: As workers across the country tackle pandemic-related obstacles, Northwestern’s labor force continues to clash with the University over unionization efforts

February 25, 2022
A purple sign that reads “Northwestern” on a snowy ground.

Northwestern will no longer require masking in most public spaces

February 24, 2022
The Multicultural Center at night.

Northwestern denounces threatening message in Multicultural Center

February 23, 2022
The Arch.

Threatening message left on whiteboard at Multicultural Center Tuesday night

February 23, 2022
A purple sign that reads “Northwestern University.”

Northwestern will recognize Juneteenth as a University holiday

February 22, 2022
A COVID-19 rapid test, hand sanitizer bottle and masks sit on an orange couch.

COVID-19 cases rise at Northwestern for second week

February 20, 2022
Deering Library with blue sky in background.

Northwestern creates new research hub focused on artificial intelligence

February 15, 2022
A white banner that reads “Boycott Sabra” above a drawing of the Palestinian flag on a pile of ice in front of a pink bench.

SJP organizers petition for schoolwide boycott of Sabra hummus, hang banner on Norris entrance

February 14, 2022
The Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority house.

NU chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma suspends operations

February 4, 2022
A man stands in front of a crowd holding a piece of paper.

McCormick Professor and Library archivist awarded Daniel I. Linzer Award for Faculty Excellence in Diversity and Equity

February 3, 2022
“The Garage” written on glass panels.

Founder of The Garage Melissa Kaufman announces departure from Northwestern

January 30, 2022
A man’s face in front of a blue background.

Former Northwestern Prof. Wyndham Lathem sentenced to 53 years in prison

January 26, 2022
The U.S. Supreme Court building.

U.S. Supreme Court revives case against NU’s retirement plan

January 24, 2022
A cloth mask, a surgical mask and an N95 mask in front of a purple background.

Students petition for Compass workers to have access to N95 masks

January 18, 2022
Weber Arch.

Northwestern among 16 universities sued for allegedly colluding to limit financial aid

January 10, 2022
Students wait in line outside the Donald P. Jacobs Center.

NU reports highest number of positive COVID-19 cases in a week, with more than 900 new positive test results

January 7, 2022
Weber Arch.

NU students in Quarantine and Isolation Housing may be assigned roommates

January 7, 2022
A black arch with the words “Northwestern University” atop of tan stone structures stands among trees with multicolored leaves.

School of Communication launches new student film incubator focused on mental health

January 3, 2022
A person standing in front of a chalkboard gesturing to the right.

Sex educator Riley Brennan discusses systemic issues with Greek life at NU College Feminists event

November 19, 2021
Deering Library on a sunny day.

NU Library Workers Union members vote on unionization, AAUP expresses support for the union

November 18, 2021
Two students pose by a banner reading, AND YET WE ARE STILL HERE.

NAISA releases demands to Northwestern following anti-Indigenous vandalism at The Rock

November 12, 2021
A Northwestern University sign with pink flowers in front of it.

Pritzker School of Law awards Global Jurist of the Year Award to all women judges in Afghanistan

November 10, 2021
An image of a “Northwestern University” sign in front of pink and white flowers.

Office of Equity releases sexual misconduct prevention training

November 3, 2021
A white banner hung across The Arch with the words “DIVEST or DEATH: WHICH SIDE ARE YOU ON?”

NU Dissenters pushes against militarism, demands trustees divest from war

November 3, 2021
A round sign that says “UNITE HERE.”

The Daily Explains: How years of advocacy led to new contract between Northwestern’s service workers and Compass Group

October 25, 2021
Deering Library.

Northwestern University Library Workers Union seeks formal recognition

October 15, 2021
A group of workers crosses the street holding signs that read “UNITE HERE!”

Dining workers reach tentative agreement with Compass Group

October 15, 2021
An all-gender bathroom in Norris University Center.

Northwestern must act now on all-gender bathrooms, some Faculty Senate members say

October 7, 2021
The planet Earth held in hands on a green background

Dawn breaks on Sunrise NU’s first year

October 4, 2021
A person sitting down is wearing a button that reads I

Compass reschedules negotiations with NU dining workers, students continue to advocate for campus staff

October 2, 2021
A panel of three Northwestern dining hall workers preparing food.

SOLR releases petition supporting dining and service worker strike

September 27, 2021
A student waves a red banner that reads “Arts Alliance” above his head, with two other students behind him.

Underclassmen flock to outdoor, in-person student organization fair

September 22, 2021
Empty stands in a football stadium.

Ryan family makes largest donation in Northwestern history

September 22, 2021
Illustration of an open computer from a vertical viewpoint. There is a phone, pen, notebook and tablet surrounding the computer.

CodeID, staffed by NU student volunteers, seeks to provide accessible coding classes for Evanston students

May 26, 2021
The 10th Ward Lit logo with a colorful line pattern creating the shape of an open book.

EPL literary magazine 10th Ward Lit gives Evanston residents creative outlet

May 6, 2021
A picture of Axis Lab event. A person sitting on a gray chair is in the foreground, with tan straw mats lining the floor. On the right side are a row of people in different colored clothing.

Panelists discuss intersectionality, abolition at Axis Lab teach-in

April 30, 2021
The cast rehearses a scene in which Hans Christian Andersen accepts his fathers name after refusing to go by Hans for much of his life. The musical was written by Timothy Allen McDonald.

Wirtz performs new musical about Hans Christian Andersen

July 24, 2019
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