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Keerti Gopal

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The Reparations Ambassadors program is made up of white and non-black people of color who will take on the responsibility of educating others and fundraising.

“Generations of pain”: The road to reparations in Evanston

May 29, 2020
Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th). Rue Simmons hosted a Thursday town hall to discuss Evanston’s reparations fund.

City hosts second town hall on Evanston reparations fund

May 21, 2020
Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, parents are working from home while simultaneously caring for their children. Many parents don’t know when child care will resume.

Northwestern faculty and staff juggle parenting with remote learning during COVID-19 pandemic

May 7, 2020
McCormick freshman Beni Keown forms a claw with his hand, the symbol for the Wildcats. Keown made it to the semifinals of the “Jeopardy!” College Championship, making about $8,000 in winnings after taxes.

After semi-finals loss, McCormick freshman reflects on his “Jeopardy!” run

April 19, 2020
Mayor Steve Hagerty and assistant city manager Erika Storlie discuss a cost increase for Robert Crown Community Center. Aldermen and staff brainstormed new revenue options and looked at potential health issues with crumb rubber turf.

Robert Crown Community Center cost estimate increases by $4.5 million

May 22, 2018
Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) speaks at City Council, where she said holding onto the Smylie Brothers lease would prevent the property from reaching its full potential. “I don’t have much interest in trying to negotiate with a business that has decided that they don’t want to move forward,” she said. “I do want to know more about the businesses that have some interest in joining our community.”

Aldermen delay action on termination of Smylie Brothers lease

May 15, 2018
City manager Wally Bobkiewicz at Monday’s City Council meeting, where aldermen approved a recommendation for delays to transit changes. Bobkiewicz said safe and efficient transportation is a priority for Evanston.

Transit authorities delay bus route changes after residents voice concerns

April 30, 2018
Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) speaks out in favor of reconsidering bike lanes on three blocks of Dodge Avenue at Monday’s City Council meeting. Aldermen ultimately voted to keep the lanes intact.

Aldermen vote to keep bike lanes on Dodge Avenue

April 23, 2018
FRÍO Gelato serves a range of flavors made from scratch in Evanston. The shop saw an increase in business this winter after moving from 517 Dempster St. to 1301 Chicago Ave.

Gelato store’s sales peak during Evanston winter

April 15, 2018
Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd) at Monday’s City Council meeting. Aldermen voted 7-2 in favor of changes to a taxicab program for residents with disabilities and senior citizens.

Aldermen approve taxicab program changes for senior citizens, people with disabilities

April 10, 2018
NU Bhangra wins national competition, looks ahead to championship

NU Bhangra wins national competition, looks ahead to championship

April 5, 2018
Candance Chow.

State representative candidate Candance Chow faces legal scrutiny days before election

March 18, 2018
Block 5: Hot Tent Time Machine

Block 5: Hot Tent Time Machine

March 10, 2018
(Left to right) Alexandra Eidenberg, Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, Mary Rita Luecke, Peter Dagher, Candance Chow

Democratic candidates for state representative gear up for primaries

March 8, 2018
Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) at a meeting. Fiske agreed that the proposed panhandling ordinance needed reform.

Aldermen delay action on proposed additional panhandling regulations

March 5, 2018
Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd) ruminates. Aldermen voted 7-1 to approve a special use permit for a special education high school, which would serve students with a variety of behavioral and emotional needs.t

Aldermen vote to approve permit for special education high school

February 27, 2018
Texas medical student Shyam Murali teaches Texas Two Step CPR to passersby in Foster-Walker Complex. The training event was part of a national effort to increase knowledge of bystander intervention technique.

NU joins national effort to train 10,000 in bystander CPR

February 25, 2018
Mayor Steve Hagerty speaks at a meeting. Hagerty said he felt a “little hopeless” in the wake of recent acts of gun violence.

Hagerty, Evanston residents call for action against gun violence

February 23, 2018
Mayor Steve Hagerty attends a council meeting. At Monday’s meeting, aldermen discussed funding options for the new Robert Crown Community Center.

Aldermen discuss funding options for new Robert Crown Community Center

February 20, 2018
Candance Chow speaks at an event. Chow was one of the five Democratic candidates who appeared at the forum on Thursday

Democratic candidates for 17th District state rep. talk backgrounds, experiences at forum

February 9, 2018
Kafein, 1621 Chicago Ave. Every Monday night, Kafein holds an open mic night with acts ranging from music to stand-up comedy.

In 5-degree weather, artists take cover at Kafein’s weekly open mic

February 6, 2018
Mayor Steve Hagerty talks about affordable housing at a special City Council meeting on Monday. Aldermen at the meeting discussed the impact of rent regulations on affordable housing opportunities for students and residents.

Aldermen discuss affordable housing, occupancy laws at City Council

January 30, 2018
Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) ruminates. Aldermen decided to delay approval of a new restaurant and community center until improvements were made to the building's facade.

Aldermen hold off approval for 5th Ward restaurant, community space

January 23, 2018
Ike Ihemeson performs an original song at Lift Ev’ry Voice. The Vertigo Productions event focused on showcasing black student work to commemorate MLK’s legacy.

Black student voices showcased at Vertigo’s Lift Ev’ry Voice

January 21, 2018
United States Artists president and CEO Deana Haggag answers a question from moderator Radio, Television and Film department chair David Tolchinsky. Haggag spoke about her background and the importance of supporting artists.

United States Artists President talks politics, importance of arts

January 11, 2018
Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) thinks at a City Council meeting. Aldermen adopted a new sexual harassment policy to comply with a new state law at the meeting Monday.

Evanston adopts new state-mandated sexual harassment policy

January 9, 2018
Searle Hall houses Counseling and Psychological Services. CAPS organized programs for Movember to promote men’s mental health and wellness but faced low attendance.

CAPS ‘Movember’ programming struggles with attendance in 2nd year

November 29, 2017
Josh Peck cracks jokes and reflects on his career at the Hillel fall speaker event. The actor and comedian referenced NU slang and discussed the influence Judaism has had on his life.

Actor Josh Peck talks childhood stardom, media landscape as Hillel fall speaker

November 10, 2017
Lil Uzi Vert headlines at A&O Blowout, joined by opener MØ and Chicago artist G Herbo. Lil Uzi Vert interacted with the audience at Friday’s event, climbing onto the balcony and dropping his microphone into the crowd.

Lil Uzi Vert climbs into audience, drops mic at A&O Blowout

October 15, 2017
Communication sophomore Kimani Isaac speaks at a community dialogue on Monday. Isaac presented her petition calling on the University to lower the amount spent on textbooks.

Students, administrators talk textbook costs at community dialogue

October 10, 2017
Rob Luchow (Weinberg ‘05) speaks in Pancoe Life Sciences Pavilion about his career in the TV industry. Luchow advised students to have confidence in their opinions and develop their interpersonal skills.

NU alumnus, CBS executive discusses career in TV industry

October 6, 2017
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