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

The Daily Northwestern

Joyce Li

Joyce Li, Print Managing Editor

Joyce Li is a Medill senior from Toronto, Canada, majoring in journalism and legal studies. She is currently a Print Managing Editor for The Daily Northwestern and has previously served as Copy Chief, Development and Recruitment Editor and Assistant Campus Editor. Outside of The Daily, she’s an executive board member of Asian American Student Journalists and the Editor in Chief of nuAZN Magazine. You can reach her via X or .

Last updated fall 2024.

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Gordon faced Republican candidate Michelle Pennington and Libertarian candidate Christopher Laurent in the special race to fill the remainder of the late Clerk Karen Yarbrough’s term.

Monica Gordon projected to win Cook County Clerk special election

November 5, 2024
At around 6:25 p.m., a pickup track flanked by six University Police officers arrived at The Rock.

JVP sets up second Gaza Solidarity Sukkah at The Rock

October 18, 2024
University employees used power tools to deconstruct the wooden structure shortly after 9 p.m.

JVP sets up Gaza Solidarity Sukkah on Deering Meadow

October 16, 2024
The lawsuit also includes Stanford University, Yale University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Class-action lawsuit alleges Northwestern, College Board illegally raised tuition

October 9, 2024
The vigil began with the singing of “Oseh Shalom,” a Hebrew prayer for peace.

NU Jewish community prays for peace at Oct. 7 vigil

October 7, 2024
Thrasher said he learned about his class cancellations from students days after Cook County prosecutors dropped misdemeanor charges against him in July for his participation in the Deering encampment.

Thousands of colleagues sign petition supporting Medill professor after NU cancels his classes

September 23, 2024
A demonstrator records as Thrasher and others attempt to prevent University Police officers from dismantling the encampment. “You will not touch our students,” Thrasher repeatedly declared as officers attempted to break the human chain.

Medill investigates professor who participated in pro-Palestine encampment, cancels his classes

September 11, 2024
The encampment organized by NU Divestment Coalition took place over five days on Deering Meadow in late April.

Northwestern files motion to dismiss lawsuit on pro-Palestinian encampment response

August 28, 2024
A silver car decorated with rainbow streamers, pride flags and plastic flowers.

Evanston Pride youth car parade cultivates safe space amidst increased anti-LGBTQ+ legislation nationwide

June 3, 2024
Organizers said they hope International Wildcat Welcome’s rebrand will create a more seamless transition between the international and domestic student orientation experiences.

International Wildcat Welcome rebrands, pushes for more funding, programming

April 11, 2024
Luna, Fozzie, Banksy and Josie are some of the pets that NU staff and faculty bring to work.

Staff and faculty pets bring comfort and community to campus

February 29, 2024
Protesters gathered around Sargent Hall, holding up signs that read “We demand justice for workers,” “Compass, realign your morals” and “Hold Compass accountable.”

SOLR-led walkout at Sargent Hall demands better conditions, adequate pay for Compass workers

February 27, 2024
Workshop participants were put into breakout rooms, where they practiced facilitating and participating in dialogue using excerpts from “Crying in H Mart.”

Faculty learn strategies for discussing grief, identity at One Book One Northwestern workshop

February 22, 2024
Guest chef Jerl Griffin prepared affogatos with BLK & Bold espresso.

NU Dining’s annual Black History Month Celebratory Dinner brings Black American recipes, music to dining halls

February 21, 2024
Last year, NU Concrete Canoe competed in Duluth, Minnesota with the theme “Rock N’ Row.”

Meet Concrete Canoe, the engineering club learning to make concrete float

February 21, 2024
Panelists spoke about justice in Palestine relating to justice across all contexts.

Jewish Voice for Peace, Students for Justice in Palestine, advocates hold panel on intersectionality in activism

February 13, 2024
Olmert’s talk is the second webinar the IIP has hosted since Oct. 7.

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert speaks at NU Israel Innovation Project webinar

February 12, 2024
A dancer in a purple dress covered with rhinestones does a kick toward the camera.

Students have a ‘BLAST’ at NU’s annual ballroom dancing competition

February 12, 2024
During the talk, Kovner examined drawings created by prisoners of war.

Columbia University historian Sarah Kovner brings new perspective to research on Japanese prisoners of war

February 7, 2024
NU doctors said in a press release that they are “overworked” and “underpaid.”

‘Overwhelming majority’ of NU Medicine residents vote to unionize

January 29, 2024
The Evanston campus Women’s Center is one of seven drop-off locations for the clothing drive.

Student athletes organize clothing drive to support unhoused people, migrant children

January 29, 2024
SOLR members said learning about the history of labor movements at NU helps preserve generational knowledge.

SOLR teach-in emphasizes learning from, building relationships with campus workers

January 28, 2024
About 400 students left handprints in the colors of the Palestinian flag on The Rock Wednesday.

Students repaint The Rock for Palestinian liberation after original message was painted over

January 25, 2024
Students discussed the way carceral logic manifests in education, including in the lack of accommodations for students with disabilities and health issues.

UPEP unpacks carceral logic in NU’s past and present at Disorientation Week event

January 24, 2024
Scooterists said more consistent efforts by NU and Evanston to de-ice bike paths would make it safer for them to use their scooters in the winter.

Come ice, snow or theft, Northwestern electric scooterists keep rolling on

January 18, 2024
Kellogg Prof. Allison Henry moderated the event.

Mycotoo’s Fri Forjindam emphasizes imagination, original perspectives in creating theme parks, immersive experiences at MSLCE talk

January 17, 2024
Attendees include parents of LGBTQ+ children, parents who identify as LGBTQ+ and parents looking to create an affirming environment for their children.

NU queer parenting support group fosters awareness, community

January 12, 2024
Feinberg Prof. Lori Ann Post’s talk on mass shootings kicked off the Institute for Policy Research’s 2024 colloquia.

Feinberg Prof. Lori Ann Post explores nuances behind mass shooting research

January 9, 2024
“Palestine Lives” is the first of six guest lectures this quarter organized by the MENA Studies Program as part of its Palestine in Context series.

UCLA Prof. Nour Joudah speaks on generational survival of Palestinians for MENA speaker series

January 8, 2024
Communication Prof. Neil Verma worked on the final scene of Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon,” which was nominated for Best Motion Picture at the Golden Globes this year.

NU alumni, Communication professor to be featured at Golden Globes

January 4, 2024
Prior to receiving the grant, Yin had conducted a variety of disability-focused research in Maine, Virginia and Kentucky.

SESP economist Michelle Yin receives $2.98 million grant for disability research

January 3, 2024
A dorm at night, lit by a lamp.

NU launches continuous housing program: Meet the students staying on campus this Winter Break

November 29, 2023
More than 40 students attended a teach-in Monday evening on the Stop Cop City movement. The teach-in began with a moment of silence and ended with a song.

Fossil Free NU, FMO and NU SJP host teach-in on solidarity with Stop Cop City

November 14, 2023
In front of a background including lines signifying maps, a white hand passes a note that says “reparations” to a black hand.

Evanston Reparations Committee moves forward with recipient selection

November 3, 2023
Students participating in the walkout campaign organized by NU’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine face The Rock. More than 150 people attended the protest condemning Northwestern’s response to the Israel-Hamas war.

NU Students for Justice in Palestine leads walkout, calls for University divestment and support for Palestinians

October 26, 2023
Schill’s email frustrated international students, who said the University is telling stories about their struggles without giving them support.

Schill’s Homecoming email sparks frustrations about tokenization, International Student Orientation

October 13, 2023
Campaigners invite students to take action condemning Azerbaijan's aggression and supporting Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh.

Armenian Student Association protests Azerbaijan military campaign

October 3, 2023
Here is an introduction to just some of the activist groups on campus.

Voices for change: A non-comprehensive guide to NU’s activist landscape

August 13, 2023
A brief introduction to NU’s 12 a cappella groups.

The aca-demic handbook: Your guide to NU’s 12 a cappella groups

August 6, 2023
Dollar bills fall into cupped hands against a blue background.

A reparations retrospective: Looking back at Evanston’s historic reparations initiative

May 25, 2023
A green leaf blower scatters leaves across a light blue background.

Evanston bans gas- and propane-powered leaf blowers

April 2, 2023
Geese on a field with a soccer goalpost in the background.

As D65 proceeds with 5th Ward school, environmental advocates ask for commitment to sustainability

March 8, 2023
The Mitchell Museum logo on top of a stack of books.

Mitchell Museum receives $20,000 grant to create localized K-12 Native studies curriculum

March 5, 2023
An Evanston beach in summer with boats on the beach.

Lakefront management will emphasize safety, diversity in first recruitment and training season under EFD leadership

February 5, 2023
A black refrigerator and pantry under a small roof on the sidewalk outside of Soul & Smoke.

As Evanston Community Fridges face increased demand, organizers call on community members to step up

January 8, 2023
A purple LED-light logo next to the words “The Garage” written in silver on glass panels

Captured: Glimpse under the hood: The Garage’s undergraduate projects

November 21, 2022
A blond girl in a pink shirt with a light bulb over her head.

Northwestern-led study looks inside the brain to observe memory storage during sleep

November 18, 2022
Purple and white illustration of a microphone with music notes and treble clefs.

Treblemakers uplift East Asian musical excellence, community

October 30, 2022
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