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

The Daily Northwestern

Jessica Ma

Jessica Ma, Audience Engagement Editor

Jessica Ma is a Medill junior from Belmont, California, majoring in journalism, political science and American studies. At The Daily, she has previously served as an assistant campus editor and a reporter on the city desk. During her free time, she enjoys reading, baking bread and playing NYT games. You can reach Jessica via email or Twitter.

Last updated winter 2024.

All content by Jessica Ma

Chealen Berry: Notes from the Newsroom

February 28, 2024
The exterior of Bennison's Bakery on Davis Street on a winter day in Evanston.

Best Sweet Treat: Bennison’s Bakery

February 26, 2024
Singer-songwriter Chealen Berry said she wants to create music that people can relate to.

Q&A: Chealen Berry explores nostalgia, romance, heartbreak in her songwriting

February 22, 2024
The University announced a revamped Rebuild Ryan Field website, as part of efforts to increase transparency, amid community concerns about safety and the environment.

University revamps Rebuild Ryan Field website

February 12, 2024
Stanley Cups, a drink tumbler, has found a cult following, as its tumblers consistently sell out in stores nationwide.

Students weigh in on Stanleys amid tumblers’ soaring popularity

February 8, 2024
On Medill sophomore Bazil Frueh’s desk, the Starfish Sonny Angel from the Marine series stands next to books, tucked away behind a plant.

Students fawn over Sonny Angel dolls as collectorship expands among Gen Z

January 28, 2024
A group of 2023 graduates in purple robes smile and clap.

‘W’s all around’: Class of 2023 share post-graduation plans, reflections on Wildcat experience

August 11, 2023
Printing station with purple splat, “Norris Print Center” written on the wall.

NUPrint to be replaced with new print service Northwestern Print

May 30, 2023
A glass building against a blue cloudless sky.

Bienen Associate Dean René Machado to retire

May 29, 2023
Cartoon hammock hanging between two trees amidst hill landscape.

‘It’s total relaxation’: Hammocking gives students an activity to hang out

May 25, 2023
Cartoon siblings in front of the word “siblings” in purple

‘Home is with me all the time’: NU siblings experience college life together

May 23, 2023
Black and white cutouts of four people with red, pink and grey outlines over a dark red background with the words “Where are they now?” written across the top.

‘Activism is part of everyday living’: Bursar’s Office Takeover participants reflect on protest, careers

May 22, 2023
Cydney Hope Brown wears pink clothing with “Black to Front” symposium graphic behind her.

‘Black Studies is inclusivity and community’: ‘Black to Front’ symposium celebrates department renaming

May 22, 2023
Illustration of a black shadowed hand writing over a petition with masked figures in the back.

‘It’s never too late to help protect our communities’: NU community raises concerns about rollback of COVID-19 mitigation strategies

May 18, 2023
Cartoon clouds over the words “APIDA Heritage Month” with waves at the bottom.

KAN-WIN shares timeline of gender-based violence toward Asian and Asian American women

May 16, 2023
Stone building with a tree in front.

African American Studies department to change name to Black Studies

May 15, 2023
Skin stories in text, and four hands of different skin tones holding onto each others’ wrists in the background.

‘Spiritual and radical becoming’: APIDA artists discuss using tattoos to collect stories on skin

May 10, 2023
“Sex Week” written in pink text with a green background and pink flowers.

SHAPE shares resources for sexual health, centers pleasure for Sex Week

May 9, 2023
A man in black sunglasses poses from inside an orange car.

Safe Ride driver Zabiuddin Ahmed provides home away from home for passengers

May 4, 2023
The steps leading up to a stone building labeled, “Walter Annenberg Hall.”

SESP ranked No. 3 education graduate school

May 1, 2023
A close up of Weber Arch with a yellow lamp against leafless trees.

Congressional awards recognize five NU students for three scholarships

April 27, 2023
A woman with brown hair and blue shirt points toward a TV screen.

Artist in Residence Noelle Garcia uses art to explore Indigenous identity, family history and recovered narrative

April 27, 2023
The outside of the Pritzker School of Law building with gray stone walls.

Pritzker students in J.D.-Ph.D. program take interdisciplinary approach to law and research

April 27, 2023
Craig Johnson with purple tie and suit. Green blurry background with lights.

Craig Johnson to lead Northwestern Medicine as executive vice president, chief operating officer

April 23, 2023
Black ach amid trees with green-and-orange leaves.

Marilyn McCoy to step down as vice president for administration and planning after almost four decades

April 20, 2023
Wild Berry Celsius against a black background surrounded by three bubbles.

‘You take a sip and you’re buzzing’: Students fawn over Celsius even after lawsuit

April 19, 2023
A man in a bright neon-yellow shirt and shorts poses in front of a brown staircase.

‘Highlighter Kid’ seeks to brighten classmates’ days

April 17, 2023
A photograph of a gray building with glass windows, with a green lawn in front of it and a sunny sky in the background.

Conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya to deliver Bienen convocation address

April 17, 2023
A woman in a grey sweater and glasses speaks at a brown lectern.

Alum D. Soyini Madison delivers keynote speech for NU Fulbright Week

April 11, 2023
The word nuAZN” against black dragons and a rainbow background.

‘By you and for your community’: Students revive NU Asian Magazine

April 11, 2023
The front of a flat brick building with a sign that welcomes people.

Northwestern community observes Holy Week and Easter on campus

April 6, 2023
Students sit in booths with laptops open against an ochre wall.

‘At your fingertips’: Students develop platform ClubConnect to centralize club communication

April 5, 2023
Jennifer Doudna with a short, whitish-blond bob wearing a red cardigan and black top standing at a lectern.

Biochemist Jennifer Doudna receives Kimberly Prize for role in CRISPR studies

April 5, 2023
A hand fills in a ballot against a blue backdrop with red stars

Parsons, Rolewicz, Piekarz and Anti win election to serve on D202 Board of Education

April 4, 2023
A Starbucks venue with white marbled tabletop and wooden panels underlying the counters.

It’s Brew-tiful: Wildcats share thoughts on renovated Starbucks

March 29, 2023
A purple Weber Arch with the year 2027 against a bright fuschia background.

‘A crazy moment’: NU’s Class of 2027 reacts to college acceptances

March 28, 2023
A person wearing blue looks straight at the camera for a headshot.

Kristen Scotti, D202 board candidate, talks advocacy for students with disabilities and community outreach

March 15, 2023
A white hand hands a piece of paper over to a Black hand on a teal background.

Reparations Committee approves direct cash payments for two recipients, announces progress on community survey

March 3, 2023
Lake Michigan bordering green grass and the city skyline in the background.

Best Landmark: The Lakefill

February 23, 2023
A group of journalists with hats that say “Medill” and microphones surround three people.

‘War is not just numbers’: Students discuss controversies with covering war in Ukraine for Medill assignments

February 15, 2023
Birds-eye view of waste transfer station surrounded by houses.

The business of garbage: The price of profit to residents dealing with the Church Street Waste Transfer Station

February 12, 2023
A crossword puzzle against a background of figures raising their left hand in boxes.

Northwestern Crossword Team creates community through Wildcat wordplay

February 8, 2023
A white hand hands a piece of paper over to a Black hand on a teal background.

Reparations Committee extends contract with nonprofit to distribute housing grants

February 2, 2023
A man in a black and white Arizona soda shop jacket stands in front of an orange house.

‘Too little, too late’: Black residents disillusioned by pace of Evanston reparations program

February 2, 2023
A man walks in front of a light blue wavy background

Reel Thoughts: ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’ won’t have you cutting onions

January 10, 2023
A man in a skeleton costume holds up a book in front of a colorful wall.

Spooky rhythm and rhyme: Evanston author Jarrett Dapier discusses picture book “The Most Haunted House in America”

October 30, 2022
Three people sit on chairs on a stage, all holding microphones. A coffee table is in front of them, while a purple curtain is in the background.

Journalists Megan Twohey, Jodi Kantor discuss reporting on sexual harassment allegations against Harvey Weinstein

October 25, 2022
Three dancers pose on top of a pole with a colorful tapestry behind them.

Polerize seeks to empower, spark dialogue through pole dance

October 17, 2022
Runners in colorful clothing race across the curve of gray concrete pavement.

Wildcats on the run: NU students race in 2022 Chicago Marathon

October 9, 2022
a graphic of the shape of Illinois with checkboxes to represent people casting ballots behind it

The Daily Explains: How workers’ rights are on the ballot in November with Illinois’s Amendment 1

October 4, 2022
A woman leans over a yellow table to touch a framed artwork.

Art finds a new home: Art Swap provides space for community to exchange art

October 2, 2022
A white circular table with black chairs surrounded by framed images on white wall.

The Block Museum’s ‘Looking 101’ exhibit helps visitors practice analyzing artwork

September 29, 2022
A person dressed in black clothing at the cash register of Lisa’s Cafe.

‘Tenders to Tacos’: Students react to Lisa’s Cafe interior and menu changes

September 28, 2022
Four individuals overlook a body of blue water with cameras and equipment in hand.

Documentary “American Dendrite” explores connections between people and geography

September 22, 2022
An illustration of a fork, plate and knife. The plate has a Wildcard on it.

A guide to NU dining: where Wildcats grab a bite

August 12, 2022

Evanston Mural Arts Program uplifts community through art

August 3, 2022
“The Weekend Ahead” in big capitalized letters, showing a beach scene inside. The background is a dark-yellow grid. An NU pennant, a lighthouse, a paintbrush, a building and a film strip are at the bottom of the image.

The Weekend Ahead: Happenings on campus, in Evanston July 22-24

July 21, 2022
A woman in black holds a knife with a woman in a purple shirt, sitting on a bed.

‘There’s always a way to fight on’: ‘Marisol’ to premiere at Wirtz Center

July 21, 2022
Sweetgreen’s exterior at its Evanston location.

‘Serving salads in style’: Sweetgreen joins other plant-forward restaurants in Evanston

July 18, 2022
A white figure sits above a sign that says "City Manager" against a purple background with question marks

A timeline of Evanston’s city manager search

July 18, 2022
A worker in a neon vest examines a plastic bag in front of a recycling truck.

Evanston Recycles allows residents to drive up, drop off materials for collection

July 10, 2022
Man in a blue-and-yellow jersey grasps hands with a man in blue polo.

‘The sky’s the limit’: Former NU postdoctoral research scientist Tristan Clemons reflects on sports, research, mentorship and more

July 10, 2022
“The Weekend Ahead” in big caps letters, showing a beach scene inside. The background is a dark yellow grid. An NU pennant, a lighthouse, a paintbrush, a building and a film strip are in the bottom of the image.

The Weekend Ahead: happenings on campus, in Evanston July 8-10

July 8, 2022
Man in purple Northwestern singlet deadlifts barbell with red weight plates.

‘Polymer science and powerlifting’: NU postdoctoral research associate and national powerlifting champion Joshua Tropp discusses intersection between science and sports

June 29, 2022
Shadows of people in front of a map of Illinois with check boxes in the background.

The Daily Northwestern’s Guide to Illinois’ 2022 Governor’s Race: candidates on abortion

June 27, 2022
Computer with speech bubbles featuring a book, a chart and a graph. The background is purple.

NU students explore academic interests through summer research opportunities

June 26, 2022
A map of Illinois is surrounded by silhouettes. Check marks fill the background. The illustration is black and white.

The Daily Northwestern’s Guide to Illinois’ 2022 Governor’s Race

June 23, 2022
A book club member in a black sweater sits at a table with her copy of Malinda Lo’s “Last Night at the Telegraph Club” at the table.

EPL’s Better Off Read Book Group reflects on “Last Night at the Telegraph Club”

May 23, 2022
A person in a purple sweatshirt leans over the German department’s table with a pencil in hand

NU Festival of Languages and Cultures showcases linguistic diversity

May 20, 2022
Man stands in front of screen with a quote from Thomas Jefferson, “A little rebellion now & then is a good thing.”

TEDxNorthwesternU speakers discuss revolutionizing education systems, rethinking the carceral state

May 15, 2022
Mayed in an all-black outfit stands in front of a beige wall with prints of their designs

‘Liberatory fashion’: Student-run fashion brand Naranji aims to set people free through clothing

May 12, 2022
A Dungeon and Dragons player in a black sweatshirt raises his hand at a brown table during a game.

Evanston residents explore storytelling through Dungeons and Dragons

May 10, 2022
Bushes in front of the brick wall of the Joseph E. Hill Education Center.

District 65 Curriculum and Policy Committee reviews strategic plan draft

May 9, 2022
On Deering Meadow, a crowd of students in white shirts throw colorful powder on each other.

South Asian Students Alliance, OM at Northwestern host Holi celebrations on Deering Meadow

May 1, 2022
Podculture: Strumming a chord with Ukulele Club

Podculture: Strumming a chord with Ukulele Club

April 28, 2022
Green grass and plants in front of a red door of the Mitchell Museum

‘Connecting with Mother Earth’: Mitchell Museum to host film screening of ‘Inhabitants’

April 21, 2022
A colorful rendering of a dog presses their nose to the camera.

Follow Your Nose helps pet owners navigate animal nutrition

April 17, 2022
The front of Evanston Township High School. Snow covers the ground and the sky is clear.

District 202 functional needs team updates Board of Education

April 12, 2022
Photo of Ovo Frito Café's exterior. A bright yellow awning and doorway take center frame.

Best Brunch: Ovo Frito Café

February 27, 2022
Alice Millar Chapel on campus.

The 40 Days of Spiritual Wellbeing creates a space for renewal

February 21, 2022
Naomi Gizaw skateboards on a sidewalk on campus.

NU Skate Club aims to make an inclusive space for skaters on campus

February 14, 2022
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