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The Daily Northwestern

Isaiah Steinberg

Isaiah Steinberg, Campus Editor

Isaiah is a sophomore from Syracuse, New York, studying Journalism and Political Science. At The Daily, he previously served as a Development and Recruitment Editor, Assistant City Editor, Copy Editor and Assistant Campus Editor. Isaiah is primarily interested in political and investigative journalism. On campus, you may find Isaiah working out, interviewing people or frequenting Shake Smart. You can reach him via email or X.

Last updated spring 2025.

All content by Isaiah Steinberg
An illustration of the U.S. Capitol against a backdrop of money raining down.

Funding freezes at Northwestern, elite universities divide federal lawmakers

April 17, 2025
Pro-Israel organization Students Supporting Israel at Northwestern and pro-Palestinian organization Unity of Fields each posted photos of the vandalism on social media Monday evening.

NU investigates reported antisemitic graffiti outside University Hall, Kresge Hall

April 14, 2025

The Weekly: Student visa termination, antisemitism relation to federal funding freeze, Deering Library renovation

April 14, 2025
Northwestern administrators have not yet been notified of the funding freeze or stop-work orders by the federal government. However, the government is expected to produce a list of demands for NU to restore its funding in the following days.

Northwestern advises researchers to delay staffing changes, reduce spending following funding freeze

April 11, 2025
Undergraduate students at Northwestern University pay some of the highest tuition prices in the nation.

HHS cites incidents of antisemitism in confirmation of Northwestern funding freeze while experts question legality

April 10, 2025

The Weekly: Steven Thrasher termination, graduate student deferral, Evanston Mayoral Election

April 9, 2025
The discovery comes amid recent attacks on several elite universities, including a $790 million funding freeze for Northwestern.

Federal government terminates ‘limited number’ of Northwestern student visas

April 9, 2025
The funding cuts come as Northwestern is being investigated by the Department of Education and Department of Justice.

Federal government freezes $790 million in funding for Northwestern

April 8, 2025
A football helmet.

Football players reach settlement with Northwestern in hazing case

April 8, 2025
SESP Prof. Quinn Mulroy and Heather McCambly (SESP Doctorate ‘21) coined the term “(e)quality politics” to describe the perceived dichotomy between diversity and educational quality.

SESP professor and alum chronicle modern history of anti-DEI education policy

April 6, 2025
As parliamentarian, SESP freshman JJ Nabors-Moore will be responsible for taking meeting attendance, tracking legislation, ensuring compliance with ASG’s Code and Constitution and serving as chief justice of the Rules Committee.

ASG Senate elects new parliamentarian, swears in student group senators

April 3, 2025
Medill canceled Prof. Steven Thrasher’s Spring Quarter courses on Monday, one day before the start of the term.

Students protest at The Rock, demand transparency after Prof. Steven Thrasher’s classes canceled

April 2, 2025
The University announced in the report that it has “resolved” 15 cases related to student activism in the current academic year. NU found 11 students in violation of its new Demonstration and Display Policies.

NU touts 88% decrease in reports of antisemitism between 2024-2025

March 31, 2025
In a Thursday news release, Medill Prof. Steven Thrasher said the University previously expressed approval of his work, including in his mid-tenure review, until he participated in the April 2024 pro-Palestinian encampment.

Medill denies tenure, intends to terminate Prof. Steven Thrasher next year

March 20, 2025
The dining workers plan to continue to strike each day from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. until UNITE HERE Local 1 negotiates a new contract with Compass Group, including increased wages and pension benefits.

SOLR, Chicago labor leaders join striking dining workers to demand new contract

March 14, 2025
On Tuesday, Trump threatened on Truth Social to withhold federal funding from universities that allow “illegal protests.”

NU professors denounce Trump’s threat to cut federal funding for universities with ‘illegal protests’

March 10, 2025
Incumbent Ald. Tom Suffredin (6th) has criticized challenger Candance Chow for her leadership of the Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board of Education. In contrast, Chow has repeatedly alleged that Suffredin’s lobbying activities constitute a conflict of interest with his duties.

Ethics duels punctuate 6th Ward race between Suffredin, Chow

March 4, 2025
Gennifer Geer, Shawn Iles and John Kennedy vie for the 3rd Ward’s open City Council seat following veteran Ald. Melissa Wynne’s decision to retire after 28 years.

3rd Ward candidates, mayoral hopefuls discuss plans for city’s future at forum

March 3, 2025
SESP expunged its prominently-featured “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice” page from its website. The page detailed the school’s commitment to DEI-related research, coursework and civic engagement programs.

SESP removes DEI research and coursework page from website

February 28, 2025
A Department of Education memo released Feb. 14 argues that DEI programs violate the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by discriminating based on race.

NU’s Office of Civil Rights eliminates DEI programs from website

February 28, 2025
In 2023, Northwestern announced a $100 million community benefits agreement for Evanston mere hours before City Council granted preliminary approval to commercially rezone Ryan Field. The agreement increased NU’s Good Neighbor Fund contribution to $3 million each year.

By the Numbers: How Evanston has spent NU’s Good Neighbor Fund money

February 26, 2025
Growing up in Willowbrook, Illinois, Darrel Dupit dreamed of playing for the Chicago Bears.

‘I really do it for the fans’: Darrel Dupit leaves legacy of positivity on Chicago sports

February 21, 2025
In September 2024, Sexual and Gender Minority Health and Wellbeing Prof. Alithia Zamantakis received a final written warning. She said she was not informed of a process to appeal it.

Pro-Palestine faculty protesters receive ‘unclear’ disciplinary outcomes for roles at encampment

February 13, 2025
The Faculty Senate’s Non-Tenure Eligible Committee is currently investigating the current faculty appointment process and trying to reduce single-year appointments, according to committee Chair and Communication Prof. Catherine Fabian.

Faculty Senate calls for budget transparency, increased oversight of faculty investigations

February 13, 2025
Medill sophomores Margarita Williams and Gabe Shumway are excited for Medill’s AP Seminar module on media literacy and hopeful that Medill’s planned AP Journalism class will eventually be implemented nationwide.

Medill introduces AP Seminar module on long road to AP Journalism class

February 12, 2025
Ald. Bobby Burns (5th) advocated for additional time for the council to discuss the amendments to the Healthy Buildings Ordinance in collaboration with landlords, religious institutions and other stakeholders.

Healthy Buildings Ordinance hits another brick wall at City Council

February 11, 2025
Junior guard Caroline Lau takes the ball toward the basket in Northwestern’s win over Penn State Sunday. Lau leads the Big Ten with 5.9 assists per game.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern breaks 9-game losing streak, nabs first conference win over Penn State

February 10, 2025
Weinberg sophomores Harrison Schilling and Aliyah Durry said they were both annoyed by the frequent heated political debates on Fizz.

Fizz builds community, sparks debates over content moderation

January 30, 2025
Ahead of a contentious vote on the Healthy Buildings Ordiance, Mayor Daniel Biss advocated for it in a press conference.

Chaotic City Council meeting ends without vote on building emissions ordinance

January 28, 2025
The university’s second investigation into Thrasher centers around his alleged violation of the demonstration policy that was in effect on the first day of the pro-Palestine encampment in April.

University will not discipline Prof Steven Thrasher, launches new investigation

January 23, 2025
The rodent problem outside Insomnia Cookies persisted until Evanston implemented a cascade of measures, including bringing rodent control in-house and conducting ward “rodent walks” to educate residents.

Evanston’s rat-ical solutions root out relentless rodents

January 17, 2025
The motion claims that the University’s subpoenas against individual residents are overly burdensome and “disproportionate to any potential relevance of the material requested.”

Ryan Field rivals move to quash NU’s ‘burdensome’ subpoenas

December 7, 2024
Evanston City Councilmembers join Mayor Daniel Biss, City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza and community leaders at the menorah lighting in Fountain Square.

Christmas in Lake Michigan? How Evanston’s City Councilmembers celebrate the holidays

December 4, 2024

The Weekly: Morton Civic Center, Advisory Committee on Investment Responsibility, field hockey national championship

November 25, 2024
Evanston residents respond to a poll about new services and features they would value in an updated Civic Center.

City to move operations to 909 Davis St. in early 2025 following high construction costs

November 20, 2024
District 65 Educators’ Council President Trisha Baker announces the result of eight months of collective bargaining with District 65.

D65 negotiates contract with Educators’ Council, proposes $138 million tax levy

November 19, 2024
The largest homeless encampment in the city last year was on Howard Street, adjacent to its Chicago Transit Authority “L” Station, according to the initial proposal.

City addresses Howard Street encampment without Council funding package

November 18, 2024
Existing buildings contribute 80% of the city’s greenhouse gas emissions, with the largest buildings contributing the most, according to a city presentation.

Biss, Climate Action Evanston launch Healthy Buildings Coalition to set emissions standards

November 13, 2024
Donald Michelin Sr., on the right, led the boys’ cross country team from 2009 to 2017, when he passed the baton to his son, Donald Michelin Jr., on the left.

‘The spirit of Evanston’: ETHS Coach Donald Michelin Sr.’s impact extends beyond the track

November 12, 2024
During the former president’s first term, Evanston immigration lawyer Alen Takhsh said Trump’s executive policies made it more difficult for courts to fairly adjudicate cases and limited communication between local asylum offices and immigration lawyers.

Local immigrant organizations pledge to resist Trump’s proposed anti-immigrant policies

November 12, 2024
​​The revised proposed budget includes 13 measures to increase revenues in 2025, which will allow the city to reduce its reliance on reserves to cover its $12.5 million General Fund deficit.

City Council revises 2025 proposed budget before upcoming vote

November 12, 2024
Wynne’s 28-year tenure on the Council will make her the 3rd Ward’s longest serving councilmember and the fourth longest serving elected official in city history.

Q&A: 3rd Ward Ald. Melissa Wynne reflects on 28-year City Council career

November 6, 2024
Election workers help residents vote at the Robert Crown Community Center.

Evanston voters resoundingly support Vice President Kamala Harris in The Daily’s exit surveys

November 5, 2024
An illustration of Willie the Wildcat holding a large purple pencil against a purple background. He is wearing a T-shirt with a crossword-grid pattern.

Daily Mini Crossword, November 4, 2024

November 4, 2024
Election anxiety has been a headline for presidential elections going back decades. However, it has been on the rise in more recent years.

How to cope with election anxiety, according to science

November 3, 2024
District 65 Superintendent Angel Turner told families at the meeting that her priority was to ensure seventh and eighth grade students receive a “high-quality education” before moving to Evanston Township High School.

District 65 delays decision on closing 7th and 8th grade classes at Bessie Rhodes

October 30, 2024
A Pew Research Center study found that 73% of U.S. adults said they had seen misinformation about the 2024 elections at least somewhat often.

Political misinformation can decrease voter turnout in local elections, local experts warn

October 30, 2024
The city currently operates 32 tennis courts and zero dedicated pickleball courts.

Parks and Recreation Board eyeing “first-class” pickleball center

October 25, 2024
As the 5th Ward councilmember, Holmes helped establish the city’s Youth and Young Adult Division and expanded the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program, continuing her lifelong advocacy for children and families.

Former 5th Ward councilmember dies, city announces

October 23, 2024
Person speaking at a podium.

Former Secretary of State John Kerry emphasizes youth influence in climate action

October 22, 2024
The Evans will partner with First Tee Greater Chicago, an organization that combines youth golf lessons with a life skills curriculum.

Canal Shores Golf Course renames, introduces youth development programs

October 21, 2024

The Weekly: Gaza Solidarity Sukkah, Harley Clarke Mansion, calls to cut ties with Kellogg professor

October 20, 2024
Parielle Davis is the former vice president of Most Livable City Association, which sued the city in November, alleging its 5-4 vote margin to commercially rezone Ryan Field violated a city law requiring a supermajority on certain zoning changes.

Mary Rosinski exits 7th Ward race, endorses Parielle Davis

October 18, 2024
Several residents expressed concern that Celadon’s proposal could limit public access to the mansion and that Council did not allocate enough time for public discussion of the proposals before calling a vote.

City to negotiate a lease to rehabilitate Harley Clarke Mansion

October 15, 2024

The Weekly: Evanston budget, football win against Maryland and the end of NU-Q’s relationship with Al Jazeera

October 14, 2024
The Equitable Zoning Project recommends that the city increase housing density, reduce or eliminate parking minimums, improve the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and collect more public feedback from diverse communities.

Community leaders talk zoning reforms at Connections for the Homeless event

October 13, 2024
Two athletes in white and purple jerseys crouch and prepare to hit a volleyball.

Captured: NU Volleyball falls to Ohio State 3-0 in 4th consecutive defeat

October 11, 2024
ASG writes legislation to represent the concerns of the student body and distributes funds to student organizations.

ASG welcomes new senators in inaugural meeting of Fall Quarter

October 10, 2024
Chief Financial Officer of the Finance and Budget Committee Hitesh Desai speaks on Tuesday night. To prevent the decrease in General Fund revenues, city staff prepared a list of 38 ideas which could be implemented beginning in 2026 to increase fund balances and address the $23 million deficit between revenues and expenses in the proposed budget.

General Fund balance to decrease to near zero by 2027, if property taxes stay unchanged

October 8, 2024
Franchisee Pradhyum Patel described Dos Bros as “fresher and more quality” than Chipotle.

‘Fresher than Chipotle’: Dos Bros brings fast casual Tex-Mex competition to Evanston

October 7, 2024
Roughly 35 students gathered in front of Deering Library on Sunday for the vigil.

SJP honors lives lost in Israel-Hamas War at vigil

October 7, 2024
The only projected property tax increase is to the Evanston Public Library’s operating and debt service tax, which will provide the city with an additional $412,952 compared to last year’s levies.

Evanston proposed 2025 budget down $9.3 million from 2024

October 6, 2024
Task force members expressed their frustration that the group would not receive early access to the comprehensive plan draft, which they said would give them more time to discuss recommendations to issue to the Environment Board.

CARP Implementation Task Force prepares to issue recommendations on city’s comprehensive plan

October 2, 2024
As ASG prepares to roll out its digitized Student Organization Finance Office platform to all student groups, the Executive Board and committee members are focusing on educating student leaders about the new system to manage finances.

ASG gears up for financial reform, education for student organizations

October 1, 2024
7th Ward Council race competitive as Revelle retires

7th Ward Council race competitive as Revelle retires

September 30, 2024
The Open Meetings Act stipulates that the public has “the right to attend all meetings at which any business of a public body is discussed or acted upon in any way.”

Civic Center’s future uncertain after state issues violation

September 26, 2024
Transit-oriented development can decrease household emissions by 2.5 to 3.7 tons per year, according to the Maryland Department of Planning.

Evanston cautiously embraces transit-oriented development to achieve climate goals

September 26, 2024
Calls to establish a Pride House intensified after the Associated Student Government passed a resolution supporting the initiative in May and the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia fraternity house at 626 Emerson St. was vacated in June.

Future of LGBTQ+ housing on campus remains uncertain amid negotiations

September 25, 2024
The district’s financial forecast projected a budget deficit by fiscal year 2027 if the board maintains its current policies. This does not account for “mitigating strategies” currently being planned by the board, Chief Financial Officer Kendra Williams said.

District 202 board approves 2025 fiscal year budget, debuts data dashboard

September 18, 2024
Dominic, a McCormick student who asked to use a pseudonym, estimated about a quarter of students cheated in Computer Science 211, a requirement for computer science majors and minors.

‘You know absolutely nothing’: Students frustrated with NU’s handling of academic integrity cases

June 19, 2024
A kangaroo.

Leaping into controversy: Illinois bill could pouch kangaroo ownership

May 30, 2024
Mariachi NU was centerstage in the Louis Room around 12:30 p.m. Saturday.

ASG Cultural Summit showcases music groups, affinity organizations

May 27, 2024
McLain gained fame at NU after wearing a neon suit to the ‘Cats Retro Night basketball game against Maryland Jan. 17.

Glowing personality: ‘Highlighter Kid’ Sam McLain is dressed to impress

May 22, 2024
Mock Trial received $8,882 in funding — the full amount the group requested — after SESP sophomore and ASG Co-President Caleb Snead advocated on its behalf.

ASG Senate distributes $50,000 in SAFC funding appeals

May 16, 2024
A person speaks at a podium with a slideshow projected on a wall behind him.

City Council discusses budget priorities, introduces bonds for capital improvements

May 14, 2024
Senators had to make decisions about which funding requests to prioritize. Groups requested funds totaling between $8,000 and 11,000, while senators only had $5,000 to allocate.

ASG Senate allocates $5,000 to new student organizations, introduces resolution to establish Pride House

May 9, 2024
The SAFC’s budget deficit grew from about a $500,000 minimum to about a $1.1 million minimum this year.

SAFC allocates $2.09 million to student organizations

May 8, 2024
After SAFC received requests ranging from $3.3 million to $3.95 million, it was able to allocate $2.15 million to student groups this year.

University provides additional $707,000 to Mayfest, A&O, NUDM

May 6, 2024
Woods said student groups are piloting NUFin, a system allowing student groups to access SOFO accounts digitally.

ASG Senate swears in new presidents, trains senators for Funding Senate

May 2, 2024
The Senate passed similar divestment resolutions in 2015 and 2021.

ASG signs People’s Resolution, calls for NU to divest from Israeli institutions

April 24, 2024
The Senate welcomed Weinberg freshman and Quest+ Senator Comfort Opafola, Weinberg senior and College Republicans Senator Tharein Potuhera and Weinberg freshman and Alianza Senator Britney Perez to its Board of Financial Review.

ASG Senate elects Student Group Caucus whip, welcomes senators to Board of Financial Review

April 17, 2024
Weinberg sophomore and appointed deputy speaker Melissa Kusi-Amponsah said she hopes to connect senators to the administration to ensure more passed legislation is subsequently implemented.

ASG Senate appoints new deputy speaker and elects Rules Committee members

April 10, 2024
The SAFC’s budget deficit grew from about a $500,000 minimum to about a $1.1 million minimum this year.

The Daily Explains: How student groups receive funding from NU

April 4, 2024
SESP senior Leah Ryzenman swears in Weinberg sophomore Grace Houren as speaker of the Senate.

ASG Senate elects new speaker and parliamentarian

April 3, 2024
The New Student Organization Support Fund allocates $5,000 to new student clubs each quarter.

ASG Senate distributes grants to new student organizations using $5,000 fund

February 29, 2024
Chloe Cole speaking behind a lectern that reads “Northwestern University” and “Young America’s Foundation” in front of a blue Young America’s Foundation backdrop.

NU College Republicans hosts “detransitioned” activist Chloe Cole

February 28, 2024
Families can take advantage of easy access to the lakefront via public parks and beaches in Evanston.

Best Family Weekend Spot: The Lakefront

February 26, 2024
SESP senior and APAC Communications Co-Chair Lily Ng said the term “internment” suggests someone is at fault for their imprisonment, while the term “incarceration” more closely describes the injustice of the treatment of Japanese Americans during World War II.

Asian Pacific American Coalition hosts dialogue on reparations for Japanese Americans

February 26, 2024
Weinberg freshman and Senator Eliza Marcus proposed a resolution to introduce reusable to-go cups in Northwestern dining halls.

ASG Senate introduces legislation for reusable Ozzi cups and prepares to fund new student groups

February 22, 2024
Students focus on how well each advertisement strengthens a brand’s identity.

Kellogg students award best 2024 Super Bowl commercial to Google Pixel

February 19, 2024
Northwestern Hillel’s annual MegaShabbat dinner moved to Ryan Fieldhouse this year to accommodate 500 students and faculty.

Hillel brings annual MegaShabbat celebration to Ryan Fieldhouse

February 18, 2024
The safety preparation resolution would mandate active shooter training for staff members and encourage the University to implement an in-person campus safety True Northwestern Dialogue, among other initiatives.

ASG Senate proposes major reforms to safety preparation on campus

February 15, 2024
McCormick freshman Vaibhav Mehra is from India and only started watching football last year. He said he enjoyed the Willard Super Bowl party because of the passion Americans display for the sport.

NU students gather to snack, shout and swoon at Super Bowl watch parties on campus

February 12, 2024
According to Snead and Woods, their first task in office will be to appoint Executive Board members based on their campaign mission of amplifying student voices.

Caleb Snead and Ty’Shea Woods win ASG presidential election with heightened turnout

February 11, 2024
Presidential candidate Nicole Aguilar-Medina and vice presidential candidate Anna Alava are facing off against co-presidential candidates Caleb Snead and Ty’Shea Woods in the ASG election.

The Daily Explains: Meet the ASG presidential candidates

February 9, 2024
Weinberg sophomore and ASG Parliamentarian Grace Houren proposed several updates to the ASG Code to be voted on next week.

ASG Senate proposes code revision, passes four resolutions and prepares for presidential election

February 8, 2024
ASG Presidential candidates participated in an annual debate in Harris Hall Sunday.

ASG presidential candidates talk restructuring ASG, increasing student group representation at debate

February 6, 2024
Jaci Casazza, the assistant provost for university records and university registrar, said the University plans to introduce new software in the coming years to replace some CAESAR features.

Students report ongoing issues with CAESAR

February 1, 2024
Weinberg senior Ben Katz proposed legislation limiting club participation to two clubs for students in the name of preserving mental health, he said.

ASG Senators propose resolutions to protect student mental health, honor indigenous communities and limit environmental impact on campus

February 1, 2024
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