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

The Daily Northwestern
Kara Peeler

Kara Peeler, Copy Chief

Kara Peeler is a Medill freshman from Clarskburg, Md. double majoring in journalism and political science. Before being copy chief at The Daily, she was assistant copy editor. She reports for the A&E, city and campus desks. When she's not writing for The Daily, you can find her involved with Active Minds or Her Campus. You can reach her via Twitter or email.

Last updated winter 2022.

All content by Kara Peeler

Paper lanterns, pineapple cakes and pungmul performances: Umbrella Arts Festival celebrates ASPA community

May 18, 2022
Three people sit and one person stands holding a peace sign, on the stairs of a light green house.

‘A Recycled Show’: Sustainable Evanston hosts fashion show promoting sustainability, mutual aid

May 8, 2022
A person holds up a peace sign, standing in front of a plastic table with hats and clothing on it, to the right of a clothing rack with t-shirts hanging.

Smittytown Market supports local businesses at Temperance Beer Co.

May 1, 2022
Picture of building with glass windows in the evening.

Campus tour guides showcase what makes Northwestern special for visitors

April 28, 2022
A container of food on the left with a pile of rice, vegetables and sauce containers. On the right is a pile of vegetables with a large piece of wispy dried grass.

New restaurant Picnic to bring ‘good mood food,’ casual healthy dishes to Evanston

April 26, 2022
A tan shed with signage reading “Edible Evanston, Eggleston Park Food Forest” with more details. There are wooden beams and trees in the background.

Edible Evanston promotes food growing and sharing, education in community with Food Forest

April 17, 2022
A man’s face with purple-and-white shadows over a purple rectangle. The background is split in four with different shades of purple and white.

Pritzker Prof. Michael Kang analyzes Supreme Court reform on Presidential Commission

April 12, 2022
A teal, blue and pink poster advertising Evanston Restaurant Week pinned on a tan bulletin board. It lists 13 participating restaurants.

ASG Evanston Restaurant Week offers student discounts, builds community

April 10, 2022
A white wall with black letters reading “EAT PLANTS” and a green neon sign reading “feel beautiful.” There are wooden booths and dining tables with patrons.

New vegan restaurant elephant + vine increases plant-based food options in Evanston

April 5, 2022
A woman playing the violin wearing a blue and silver gown. The background has a tan building, green bushes, and grass.

Artists adapt to increased free time and new struggles amid pandemic

April 3, 2022
A poster of four people sitting on a truck bed, reading “CODA” at the top. The poster is surrounded by yellow circle lights and three golden Oscar awards. The background is a red grid.

Reel Thoughts: Oscars Best Picture “CODA” combines coming-of-age, inclusivity

March 30, 2022
A group of 5 dancers smiling and signing. On the left is a hand holding a phone up.

Block 9: Block Time Rush

March 6, 2022
Five actors pose animatedly in front of black backdrop with white boxes drawn on. Balloons and other props are visible in the background.

Neo-Futurist performance group TBD tells the truth in unique ways

March 2, 2022
A woman with shoulder-length hair. Over her eyes is a red rectangle with white letters reading “fools who dream.”

“Fools Who Dream”: RTVF students plan film festival by artists, for artists

March 1, 2022
A black and white rectangular sign reading “Peppercorns Kitchen” and white Chinese characters on a tan building.

Hot from the Oven: Peppercorns Kitchen mixes traditional with contemporary

February 28, 2022
The front entry of the coffee shop. There is a wooden ordering counter and a hanging menu sign. On the left is a wooden table with snacks for sale.

Best Coffee Shop: Coffee Lab & Roasters

February 27, 2022
Hewn Bakery on 1733 Central St.

Local women-owned bakery Hewn named among best bakeries in America

February 25, 2022
Person in black with a sword confronts five people dressed as monsters.

WAVE Productions’ “She Kills Monsters” explores grief and sister relationships

February 18, 2022
An illustration of a cheerleader posing in uniform over a blue background.

Reel Thoughts: “Cheer” takes a dark tumble in second season

February 3, 2022
A group of college students in a formation with dramatic facial expressions reflected in a mirror. A person is sitting at a keyboard piano on the right.

Griffin’s Tale brings children’s imaginations to life

January 27, 2022
A tan building with many windows and a staircase in the front. There are pillars around the main door and above the door reads “Harris Hall.” The background is the blue sky.

The Freshman Musical opens opportunities for first-years

January 6, 2022
An employee with long hair wearing a blue disposable face mask holds up a clear plastic cup filled with açaí mixture and layers of granola, topped with bananas and strawberries.

Open Tab: Deep Purpl offers fresh, trendy options

November 15, 2021
Two teenage girls, one wearing a grey jacket, jeans, and pink snow boots, and one with a blue disposable face mask, stand in the doorways of a white trailer. The doors are decorated with a red star and display the names “Olivia” and “Sophia.”

Evanston’s Hlava sisters make big leaps in acting industry, join cast of Fox show “The Big Leap”

November 8, 2021
Artist poses in front of a white backdrop and holds up two examples of her watercolor-patterned alcohol ink coasters, one teal-and-blue and one purple-and-pink.

Q&A: ArtOfRochelle explores what it means to be a maker during the pandemic

October 25, 2021
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