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Jake Holland

Jake Holland

Jake is a Medill senior studying journalism and French. He has previously been digital managing editor, web editor and copy chief. You can reach Jake via Twitter or email.

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Prtizker School of Law students and faculty and representatives from Sidley Austin stand on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court. The Appellate Advocacy Center has worked on about 250 cases overall.

Northwestern Law clinic shapes next generation of appellate lawyers

November 24, 2019
US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pose for a photo with other world leaders at the 2017 G7 summit at Teatro Greco in Taormina, Sicily, Italy. On Friday, Northwestern professors discussed Japan’s economic prospects as part of their fall lecture series.

Japanese scholars discuss economy, sustainability at panel

October 20, 2019
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle kiss on the steps of St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle after their wedding Saturday, May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England.

Campus year in review

August 23, 2018
Children practicing art at a One River School. The company’s Evanston branch is set to open June 2 and 3, with the opportunity to participate in trial runs of the classes.

Evanston branch of One River School of Art + Design to open in June

May 20, 2018
Gloria Graham, former assistant vice president and deputy chief of police. Graham left Northwestern to assume the role of associate vice president for safety and security at the University of Virginia.

Graham leaves University Police for University of Virginia

May 9, 2018
John (left) and Bob Pottinger (right), co-owners of Al’s Deli at 914 Noyes St.

Al’s Deli: From American delicatessen to French-inspired mainstay

May 7, 2018
In Focus: With demand for greater accessibility, Northwestern staff, students aim to close institutional gaps

In Focus: With demand for greater accessibility, Northwestern staff, students aim to close institutional gaps

March 9, 2018
Sabba Elahi’s art displayed at the Dittmar Gallery. Elahi, whose work explores the intersection of surveillance and domestic life, created both hand-crafted and machine-crafted embroideries.

Dittmar exhibit explores intimate intersections of surveillance, domestic life

January 24, 2018

What not to ask your Wildcat over the holidays

November 28, 2017

Blotter: Man arrested in south Evanston in connection with aggravated battery

November 20, 2017
Julie Porter.

Evanston lawyer appointed as Illinois legislative inspector general

November 14, 2017

Blotter: Chicago man arrested in Skokie in connection with Evanston thefts

November 14, 2017

Blotter: Chicago man arrested in connection with aggravated assault

November 13, 2017
Illinois gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker speaks at a May event. State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) criticized Pritzker for donating another $7 million to his political campaign.

Biss criticizes Pritzker for $7 million campaign donation

November 12, 2017
Eve Alfillé, owner of Eve J. Alfillé Gallery & Studio, at her shop at 623 Grove St. The studio gallery, which specializes in handmade jewelry, celebrated 30 years in Evanston last month.

Eve J. Alfillé Gallery & Studio celebrates 30 years in Evanston

November 7, 2017

Blotter: Chicago woman charged with DUI in downtown Evanston

November 7, 2017

Blotter: Local man charged with traffic violations in southwest Evanston

November 6, 2017

Evanston Public Library connects residents to Affordable Care Act resources

November 1, 2017

Blotter: Man charged with retail theft in south Evanston

October 31, 2017
The current Robert Crown Community Center, 1701 Main St. The project for a new Robert Crown Center reached its initial $10 million fundraising goal according to a Monday release.

Robert Crown Center project reaches initial $10 million fundraising goal

October 30, 2017

Blotter: Local man charged with domestic battery in central Evanston

October 30, 2017
A car moves near the intersection of Ridge Avenue and Greenleaf Street. Evanston Police Department announced Tuesday a traffic initiative aimed at reducing crashes in the area.

EPD introduces traffic initiative to address accidents along Ridge Avenue

October 25, 2017
Sheridan Road under construction earlier this year. Construction on Sheridan Road from Chicago Avenue to Lincoln Street is now complete, according to a Wednesday news release.

Crews to remove fence from Sheridan after completing phase 2 of construction project

October 25, 2017
BJ Jones, Northlight Theatre’s artistic director, talks about the the proposed project in downtown Evanston. He said the Evanston location would allow the company to experiment with new work without worrying about its financial implications.

Northlight Theatre’s proposed return to Evanston draws mixed reactions

October 24, 2017

Blotter: Cell phone, money stolen in south Evanston

October 24, 2017
Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield in August 2016. Rauner announced his re-election bid for governor with a campaign video denouncing corruption and career politicians.

Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner announces re-election bid

October 23, 2017
Author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates discusses white supremacy and writing at a Wednesday event. The event, hosted at Evanston Township High School, was moderated by ETHS Principal Marcus Campbell.

Ta-Nehisi Coates comes to ETHS, urges country to confront its past

October 18, 2017
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) speaks at an event in September. Schakowsky, along with eight other Democrats, urged the Office for Civil Rights to review complaints from people with HIV and AIDS.

Schakowsky urges Office for Civil Rights to investigate discrimination against people with HIV, AIDS

October 17, 2017

Blotter: Evanston man charged with possession of controlled substance

October 17, 2017
Evanston businesses express mixed reactions to the Wednesday repeal of the Cook County soda tax. The tax, which was repealed 15-2 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, lasted just two months in the county.

Cook County soda tax repeal garners mixed reactions from Evanston restaurants

October 11, 2017
Dale Bradley, who works in Evanston, voices his approval of a proposed 33-story building at a Special Preservation Commission meeting. Bradley said he thought the building would be a “boon” to the downtown area.

Evanston Preservation Commission votes to recommend development of 33-story building

October 10, 2017

Blotter: Skokie man charged in west Evanston with driving under the influence

October 10, 2017
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) speaks at an Open Communities event in February. Schakowsky joined other Illinois politicians in criticizing President Donald Trump’s rollback of birth control coverage.

Illinois Democrats denounce Trump’s rollback of birth control coverage

October 9, 2017
Several community members stand outside a home on Hovland Court in west Evanston. A 19-year-old Evanston woman was charged with battery in the 1800 block of Hovland Court after allegedly punching a Skokie woman in the face.

Blotter: Chicago man charged with possession of controlled substance

October 9, 2017
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) speaks at a 2016 event. She, along with more than 180 other congressmen, wrote a letter to President Trump urging him to recertify the Iran nuclear deal.

Schakowsky, Democratic congressmen urge Trump to recertify Iran deal

October 4, 2017
Bushra Amiwala.

Cook County commissioner candidate denounces soda tax, big money in politics

October 3, 2017

Blotter: Man charged with DUI in downtown Evanston

October 3, 2017
The exterior of Evanston Public Library. EPL recently collaborated with Meals at Home collaborated to launch a series of community discussions around hunger and food insecurity for locals.

EPL, Meals at Home create discussion series on food insecurity

October 2, 2017
Gov. Bruce Rauner declares victory on election night in 2014. Rauner declared his support for Puerto Rico on Monday, saying he is ready to deploy 550 Illinois National Guard troops upon request.

Rauner offers Puerto Rico assistance from Illinois National Guard

October 2, 2017

Blotter: Evanston man charged with domestic battery

October 2, 2017
Mayor Steve Hagerty speaks at City Council. Council approved Monday a new ordinance increasing the price Skokie pays Evanston for water.

Evanston sues Skokie over water rate increase

September 28, 2017
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) addresses Northwestern students at an October 2016 event on campus. Schakowsky critiqued President Trump’s new tax plan Wednesday, saying it would exacerbate income inequality.

Schakowsky decries Republican tax plan as ‘tired and cruel’

September 28, 2017
City manager Wally Bobkiewicz speaks at City Council. Bobkiewicz was praised during an annual review for his communication skills and transparency.

Hagerty releases statement regarding Bobkiewicz’s annual evaluation

September 26, 2017
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) speaks at the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law in 2015. Durbin, along with Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) wrote a letter urging Republican leaders to provide greater disaster relief to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Durbin, Duckworth call on GOP leaders to provide greater hurricane disaster relief

September 26, 2017

Blotter: Woman arrested near downtown Evanston after failing sobriety test

September 26, 2017
Evanston/Skokie School District 65 board president Suni Kartha at a meeting. In response to concerns about the Fiscal Year 2018 budget surplus, Kartha said Monday that the district needs to discuss solutions for spending soon.

District 65 budget passes despite concerns about surplus

September 26, 2017

Blotter: Chicago resident charged with driving with expired license

September 25, 2017
Austin Spillar, who helped write the Citizens Network of Protection’s proposal, discusses racial inequities in Evanston policing. Spillar modeled the proposal in part after ones already in place in Seattle and Oakland.

Residents call for greater transparency with police camera footage

September 21, 2017

Blotter: Microphone system, label maker stolen from unlocked vehicle in south Evanston

September 20, 2017
Jennifer Eason, owner of Jennifer’s Edibles, poses in front of a store menu. The restaurant, 1623 Simpson St., received both a microloan and business services through LEND.

Microfinance group launches program to help low-income, minority-owned businesses

September 20, 2017
State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) called Gov. Bruce Rauner’s plans for the Child Care Assistance Program “too little, too late.” The plan would give child care to 16,000 more children each month for the rest of Fiscal Year 2018.

Biss denounces Rauner’s plans for Child Care Assistance Program

September 19, 2017

Blotter: Chicago man arrested in connection with stolen bike

September 19, 2017
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. This year, students can wear commonly banned clothing like yoga pants, spaghetti straps and hats.

ETHS opts for new, more progressive dress code

September 17, 2017
Traffic barriers line Sheridan Road. The city's three main construction projects are proceeding quickly despite unforeseen delays due to the state budget impasse and long lead times.

Work on Sheridan Road, Fountain Square progresses substantially following delays

September 6, 2017
State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) speaks at a town hall in January. On Wednesday, Biss dropped Chicago Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th) as his running mate in his bid for Illinois governor, less than a week after having first picked him.

Biss drops Ramirez-Rosa as running mate in bid for Illinois governor

September 6, 2017
State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) speaks in July. The Evanston native on Friday picked State Rep. Litesa Wallace (D-Rockford) as his new running mate in the Illinois gubernatorial election.

Biss announces Chicago alderman Ramirez-Rosa as running mate

August 31, 2017
Former FBI director James Comey testifies at a 9/11 panel last year. President Donald Trump’s decision on Tuesday to fire Comey received sharp criticism from some Illinois Democrats.

Illinois Democrats express concern, dismay after Comey removal

May 11, 2017

ETHS named Google for Education District

May 9, 2017
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. The school dropped 12 places in its state ranking in this year’s “America’s Most Challenging High Schools” list.

ETHS slips in Illinois, national high school rankings

May 9, 2017
Amanda Cox, editor of the New York Times’ Upshot, explains the importance of data visualization in Harris Hall on Wednesday. She said though graphics and charts can enhance a story, they shouldn’t be overly complicated.

New York Times’ Upshot editor discusses data visualization, storytelling

May 3, 2017

Evanston Community Foundation announces one-year rolling grants

May 1, 2017

McCormick Prof. Michael Peshkin receives national education award

April 18, 2017
State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) speaks with a supporter at a “meet and greet” last month. Biss and State Sen. Jacqueline Collins (D-Chicago) plan to introduce legislation prohibiting car insurers from using ZIP codes to determine premium rates.

Biss, Collins propose legislation banning car insurance premium redlining

April 17, 2017

Four NU faculty members named Guggenheim fellows

April 17, 2017

Winners selected for Global Humanities Initiative prize for translation

April 10, 2017
Samantha Bee discusses the role of comedy and other forms of resistance in the age of Trump. The event, hosted Tuesday in Cahn Auditorium, was organized by A&O Productions, College Democrats and One Book One Northwestern.

Comedian and political commentator Samantha Bee discusses satire, resistance in Trump era

March 1, 2017
Dr. Marla Mendelson, director of the Center for Women’s Cardiovascular Health of the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, discusses tips for women’s heart health Saturday. The program, created by Weinberg sophomore Annie Krall, was held in Norris University Center.

Northwestern student leads workshop on women’s heart health

February 26, 2017
Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad speaks to a crowd about her experiences as a black, Muslim-American athlete. The event, part of McSA’s “Discover Islam” week programming, was held in Technological Institute.

Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad discusses representation, athletic career

February 23, 2017

Former Daily Show correspondent Aasif Mandvi tackles political, religious issues with humor

February 19, 2017
Lars Benson speaks at an ASG Senate meeting. Benson was one of the co-authors of a resolution that calls for the immediate and permanent removal of organizations found responsible for sexual assault from the University.

ASG Senate resolution calls for removal of students, organizations responsible for sexual assault

February 16, 2017

Clinic coordinated by Feinberg students provides free primary care to Rogers Park residents

February 15, 2017
Dancers celebrate African culture on stage at Norris University Center. Jabulani’s Culture Show, presented by the African Student’s Association, showcased traditional African fashion and dance.

African Students Association’s annual culture show celebrates dance, fashion

February 13, 2017
Al Eastman, a panelist and archery director for the American Indian Center in Chicago, discusses the power of divesting from banks that finance the Dakota Access Pipeline. The event, held in Harris Hall, also focused on the role of social media as a tool for political action.

Panelists discuss ways to support No Dakota Access Pipeline movement at Buffett Institute event

February 8, 2017
Fiedler Hillel housed a day of action hosted by ZOOZ following the inauguration of President Donald Trump. The event included discussion on engagement with elected officials and writing letters to members of congress to combat Trump’s actions.

Students gather to call, write representatives in opposition to Trump executive orders

February 5, 2017
The Garage at Northwestern provides spaces to promote student entrepreneurship. Two student businesses have been selected as semifinalists in the Cupid’s Cup Entrepreneurship Competition.

Two Northwestern-developed companies selected as semifinalists in national entrepreneurial competition

February 1, 2017
Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) attends a city meeting. Wilson's ward contains the Robert Crown Community Center, which will receive a $1 million investment from Northwestern.

Northwestern will invest $1 million in new Robert Crown Center

February 1, 2017

Northwestern alumna Julia Louis-Dreyfus criticizes Trump’s immigrant ban while accepting SAG award

January 30, 2017
Richard Baehr, chief political correspondent for American Thinker, speaks at an event hosted by College Republicans and the Tannenbaum Chabad House. Baehr discussed the role of Israel and Palestine following Trump’s inauguration and the roles of previous administrations in the region.

Political correspondent Richard Baehr discusses role of Trump’s advisers, future of Israel

January 26, 2017

Northwestern establishes partnership with CPS high school

January 23, 2017
(Colin Boyle/Daily Senior Staffer) Allison McCann, a visual journalist for Vice News Tonight, discusses the role of data visualization and graphics in storytelling. The event, held Tuesday in Swift Hall, was part of One Book One Northwestern programming as well as the Cognitive Science Speaker Series.

Journalist Allison McCann discusses role of data visualization, graphics in storytelling

January 17, 2017
Communication senior Danielle Harris discusses methods for transforming passive activism into social progress at an event Thursday. “From Slacktivism to Activism: Combatting Social Inaction” discussed how to use resources, gain knowledge and get involved in a meaningful manner.

Black Lives Matter panel examines role of social inaction, activism in supporting community issues

January 13, 2017
(Noah Frick-Alofs/The Daily Northwestern) Jonathan Holloway, who will become Northwestern’s provost in July, addresses Faculty Senate during a Q&A session. Holloway, currently the dean of Yale College, discussed his plans for NU and the importance of liberal arts education.

Faculty Senate passes resolution encouraging mention of mental, physical health in syllabi

January 12, 2017
The Black Lives Matter flag was raised over Norris University Center on Jan. 3 to commence two weeks of programming around the state of black lives in America. Two student groups cohosted a panel Tuesday about the intersectionality of race and queerness as part of the event.

Black and Queer Panel discusses Black Lives Matter movement, inclusivity

January 11, 2017
Brent Turner, executive director of Campus Life, addresses Associated Student Government senate on student group inclusivity. SOA plans to meet with 90 student groups this quarter on ways to be more inclusive.

Student Organizations & Activities to collaborate with about 90 groups on student inclusivity

January 10, 2017
Andrew Johnson, executive director of the American Indian Center of Chicago, speaks at the Native and Indigenous Northwestern Community Forum in 2014. The new Native American and Indigenous Studies Center at Northwestern will collaborate with organizations that serve Native American and indigenous communities in the region.

University plans to establish center for Native American, indigenous studies with grant funding

December 21, 2016
Diana Andrade, 17, takes a photograph outside the PrivateBank Theatre where Hamilton is making its Chicago premiere on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016 in Chicago. Andrade was among a group of students from Chicago Hope Academy who were attending the premiere. Northwestern will offer two courses on Hamilton during Winter Quarter.

Two new course offerings fuel ‘Hamilton’ mania

November 13, 2016
A student speaks at the annual NU Active Minds panel on mental illness stigma. Students shared their personal stories and challenges about dealing with mental illness on campus.

Students discuss mental illness, campus resources at stigma panel

November 4, 2016

NU Quest Scholars Network plans to address course expenses, meal plans for low-income students

October 26, 2016
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