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Mariana Alfaro, In Focus Editor

Mariana is a Medill senior studying journalism and history of the Americas. At The Daily, she has previously served as managing editor, opinion editor, web editor, development and recruitment editor and assistant campus editor. The El Salvador native is also president of Northwestern's chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists and is a former Peer Adviser for Wildcat Welcome. Previously, she has worked for The Wall Street Journal, The Texas Tribune and participated in The New York Times Student Journalism Institute. You can reach Mariana via Twitter or email.

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Film director Garry Marshall returns to Northwestern for ‘Mother’s Day’ screening

May 11, 2016
Dr. Lifang Hou

Feinberg doctor, researcher appointed to Biden’s ‘Moonshot’ Cancer Initiative

May 3, 2016
Workers, protesters and activists march to the Burger King on Orrington Avenue on Sunday afternoon to protest low wages in Evanston. The marchers later demonstrated outside McDonald’s on Dempster Street, demanding better working conditions.

Workers protest McDonald’s, Burger King over minimum wages

May 1, 2016
Associated Student Government president Christina Cilento (right) addresses University President Morton Schapiro and student divestment advocates. Thursday’s meeting addressed the possible structure of the socially responsible investment committee.

Schapiro, students discuss structure of socially responsible investment committee

April 29, 2016
Boston Globe journalists Sacha Pfeiffer (left) and Walter Robinson discuss their Pulitzer Prize-winning work that uncovered a series of Roman Catholic Church sexual abuse cases in Boston. The journalists visited Northwestern during an event hosted by A&O Productions and Studio 22.

‘Spotlight’ reporters talk impact of investigative journalism

April 20, 2016

Northwestern student balances academics, porn career

April 12, 2016
Best Coffee Shop: Coffee Lab

Best Coffee Shop: Coffee Lab

February 24, 2016
Best Mediterranean: Naf Naf Grill

Best Mediterranean: Naf Naf Grill

February 24, 2016
In Focus: Searching for safe spaces

In Focus: Searching for safe spaces

February 23, 2016
Students gather outside the Black House during last months From NU to Mizzou demonstration. Administrators invited five to six student representatives to discuss issues of diversity and inclusion early Winter Quarter.

Administrators respond to students’ list of demands, plan for meeting next month

December 17, 2015
Students gather outside the Black House on Nov. 13 to protest institutional racism at Northwestern and other universities. Students released an official list of demands to the University on Friday to enhance the experiences of students of color at NU.

Northwestern student activists release list of demands for racial inclusivity

November 28, 2015

Economics remains NU’s most popular major despite computer science majors almost tripling

November 24, 2015
A white flag flies beneath the American flag at the John Evans Alumni Center in commemoration of the 151st anniversary of the Sand Creek Massacre Saturday morning. The Northwestern Native American and Indigenous Student Alliance launched a petition to rename the alumni center Saturday during the final event of this year’s MSA Native American Heritage month.

NAISA demands removal of John Evans’ name from buildings

November 21, 2015

Black House future discussed at final listening session

November 21, 2015
Mara Brock Akil (Medill ’92) speaks about her experiences as a writer and producer of TV shows during the State of the Black Union on Wednesday night. For Members Only and NU’s chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists invited Brock Akil and journalist Amy DuBois Barnett to discuss the importance of black narratives in the media.

Journalist, writer emphasize importance of black voices in media

November 19, 2015
Plans to move Campus Inclusion and Community offices to the Black House have officially been cancelled, administrators announced during Mondays listening session. A fourth listening session is still planned for Friday to discuss future enhancements to the Black House.

Northwestern cancels Black House changes

November 16, 2015

Northwestern students speak out to administrators during forum on racial tensions

November 14, 2015
Students gather outside the Black House on Friday to protest institutional racism at Northwestern and other universities. The protesters later moved to Henry Crown Sports Pavilion, where they spoke out at a groundbreaking ceremony for a new athletic facility.

Students protest institutional racism, interrupt groundbreaking ceremony

November 13, 2015
McCormick junior Omar Shanti takes down posters depicting slain Palestinians and activists off the wall in the lobby of Norris University Center after NUDivests demonstration was shut down by Norris staff members. The demonstration was held while parents and students checked in for this years Family Weekend.

NUDivest demonstration at Norris shut down

November 6, 2015
A new fried chicken restaurant is coming to Evanston early next month. Arlen’s, the brainchild of the creators of the city’s now-closed DMK Chicken & Fish, will open in its place at 815 Noyes St.

DMK restaurateurs hope to improve Evanston’s fried chicken scene with new restaurant

October 29, 2015
Evanston Police deputy chief James Pickett discusses EPD regulations regarding civilian-police interactions Wednesday night. More than 60 people attended the event held at the Levy Senior Center.

Panelists discuss police-civilian interactions, protocol at Levy Center event

October 22, 2015
Jamie Washington, known on campus for presenting the diversity and inclusion Essential NU during Wildcat Welcome, facilitated the first two listening sessions on the future of the Black House and the Multicultural Center. About 50 people attended the second session Wednesday evening.

Administrators apologize during first Black House listening sessions

October 15, 2015

Rainbow Alliance holds candlelight vigil as part of Rainbow Week

October 9, 2015
Plans to move Campus Inclusion and Community offices to the Black House and the Multicultural Center remain postponed following the negative response these changes received this summer. CIC will hold listening sessions for students, alumni and faculty to discuss the proposed changes.

Changes to Black House still postponed, listening sessions announced

October 9, 2015

MSA unveils two new programs to begin school year

October 5, 2015
Northwestern graduates who received financial aid make nearly $30,000 over national median

Northwestern graduates who received financial aid make nearly $30,000 over national median

September 30, 2015
More than 1,000 backpacks covered Deering Meadow Monday to commemorate students who died by suicide. “Send Silence Packing,” hosted by student life offices at NU, attracted hundreds of students in an effort to promote conversations about mental health and wellness.

Exhibit on Deering encourages conversation about mental health

September 28, 2015

Financial aid refunds now available before start of academic year

September 25, 2015

FAFSA updates to benefit new and prospective Northwestern students

September 23, 2015
SafeWalk, a feature in the new NUHelp app, allows students to set a timer for their trips between campus and Evanston locations. If students fail to cancel the timer, a message will be sent to a safety contact urging them to contact NUPD.

New NUhelp app consolidates safety resources

September 22, 2015
Students show off their Stephen Colbert masks at a livestreaming event of his debut as the host of The Late Show. More than 300 people attended the event in Norris University Center.

Northwestern celebrates Stephen Colbert’s debut as “Late Show” host

September 9, 2015
Provost Daniel Linzer welcomes King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands during an event held at Northwesterns Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Center at NUs Chicago campus. The Dutch royal couple visited NU to establish a partnership with the Feinberg School of Medicine to research healthy aging.

Dutch King and Queen visit Feinberg, establish collaboration for study of healthy aging

June 3, 2015
Members of Chicano band Las Cafeteras discuss different stereotypes people have of East Los Angeles. The band spoke at Alianza’s spring speaker event and received the annual ¡Ahora! Award.

Chicano band Las Cafeteras discusses history, race

May 29, 2015

Woman sues Northwestern for negligence after falling near Scott Hall

May 28, 2015

Law Prof. Andrew Koppelman receives Walder Award for Research Excellence

May 25, 2015

Scholars explore identities of queer Latinos during daylong symposium

May 25, 2015
Recent Northwestern alumni discuss activism after graduation. About 15 students, mostly seniors, attended the event at the Segal Visitors Center.

Alumni speak about activism after graduation

May 22, 2015
Educator Eva Moskowitz speaks about her critiques of New York City’s public school system. Moskowitz was called “America’s most controversial educator” by U.S. News.

Eva Moskowitz discusses New York City public school system

May 20, 2015
Sheil director Kevin Feeney, Rabbi Aaron Potek and associate chaplain Tahera Ahmad discuss stereotypes in their religions during an event hosted at the Sheil Catholic Center. The panel attracted about 40 attendees.

Campus religious leaders discuss stereotypes at interfaith event

May 20, 2015
University of Wisconsin-Parkside sociology professor Seif Da’na discusses colonialism and Zionism in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict Thursday night in Swift Hall. The event was sponsored by Northwestern’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine as part of their Israeli Apartheid Week.

University of Wisconsin-Parkside professor discusses Israeli colonialism, Zionism on eve of Nakba Day

May 15, 2015

Northwestern’s Writing Program renamed after large gift

May 15, 2015
Students participate in March Through The Arch during Wildcat Welcome. The Northwestern Quest Scholars Network launched a fundraising campaign to fund scholarships to help low-income students in the class of 2019 afford additional expenses during the orientation period.

Northwestern Quest Scholars Network launches fundraising campaign to aid low-income students during Wildcat Welcome

May 13, 2015

Two Northwestern students receive Goldwater scholarship

May 12, 2015

Mayfest teases singer-songwriter Miguel for Dillo Day

May 11, 2015

Two Northwestern professors elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

May 11, 2015
Actor David Oyelowo plays Martin Luther King Jr. in the 2014 film “Selma.” The film’s director, Ava DuVernay, will speak at Northwestern on May 18 following a screening of the film.

‘Selma’ director to speak at Northwestern

May 11, 2015
A member of Alpha Iota Omicron sells samosa and mango lassi Thursday outside Technological Institute. AIO partnered with NU Stands with Nepal, a group coordinating with the Northwestern and Evanston communities, to raise funds for the victims of the Nepal earthquake.

Northwestern, Evanston community join to support Nepal earthquake victims

May 8, 2015
Sumun L. Pendakur (Weinberg ‘98) speaks during the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the student hunger strike that led to the creation of Northwestern’s Asian American Studies Program. Pendakur, who participated in the strike as a freshman at NU, said her activism as a student influenced her life and career.

Northwestern community celebrates 20th anniversary of hunger strike

May 7, 2015
University President Morton Schapiro and trustees dedicated the Segal Visitors Center last week in honor of Gordon and Carole Segal. The Segals have committed about $10 million to NU through a planned gift.

Schapiro, trustees dedicate Segal Visitors Center

May 3, 2015

Former Illinois governor, NU alumnus dies at 92

April 29, 2015
Activist Bennett Johnson discusses school integration at a panel sponsored by the Center for Civic Engagement. The event, held in Norris University Center, focused on the issue of discriminatory housing practices in the Chicago area during the 20th century.

Panel discusses Martin Luther King Jr.’s influence in North Shore housing discrimination issues

April 29, 2015

Weinberg’s new dean, Adrian Randolph, to begin July 1

April 26, 2015
Novelist Teju Cole discusses the “white-savior industrial complex” Thursday night. Cole, author of the novel “Open City,” said he was surprised so many people attended the event.

Novelist Teju Cole discusses ‘white-savior industrial complex’ for packed audience

April 24, 2015
Law professor Deborah Tuerkheimer discusses legal proceedings in sexual abuse cases. Tuerkheimer’s visit was part of this week’s Take Back The Night programming.

Northwestern professor discusses the law, definition of sexual assault

April 23, 2015

Law professor submits amicus brief to Supreme Court for same-sex marriage case

April 21, 2015

Northwestern alumni win Pulitzers

April 21, 2015
Jay Sean performs Friday night at Ryan Auditorium. Sean came to campus as part of the South Asian Student Alliances spring benefit concert.

Jay Sean rocks sold-out Ryan Auditorium

April 19, 2015
Students commemorate Holocaust victims at The Rock during this year’s Holocaust Remembrance Day. SESP Prof. Danny Cohen closed the day’s events with the presentation of his book “Train,” which narrates the stories of different groups marginalized by Nazis.

Northwestern community commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Day

April 17, 2015
Author Marilynne Robinson and University of Pennsylvania professor David Skeel discuss beauty, science, religion and the writing process Wednesday. Robinson, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, spoke at this year’s The Veritas Forum.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author discusses beauty, science, religion at The Veritas Forum

April 16, 2015

Medill announces Hall of Achievement honorees

April 10, 2015
The Center for Student Enrichment Services holds a student advocacy committee kick-off Thursday night at Scott Hall. The center, which was started Fall Quarter, aims to make NU more inclusive for first-generation and low-income students.

Student Enrichment Services holds student committee kick-off meeting

April 10, 2015
Blogger Anita Sarkeesian speaks Wednesday about the misrepresentation of women in video games. Sarkeesian, the founder of the blog Feminist Frequency, was invited to Northwestern as Public Affairs Residential College’s annual speaker.

Blogger discusses female roles and representation in video games

April 8, 2015
Comedian Amanda Seales discusses catcalling and everyday sexism at College Feminists’ Sex Week headliner event Tuesday. Seales, whose CNN appearance went viral after she challenged the notion that women should accept catcalling, approached the subject with humor.

Comedian discusses sexism and catcalling for Sex Week event

April 8, 2015

Northwestern researchers show promise for prostate cancer screening

April 7, 2015
A panel discusses global issues at the January announcement of Roberta Buffett Elliott’s more than $100 million gift to Northwestern. The Buffett Institute for Global Studies is using part of that gift to expanded its scholarship and research programs.

Buffett Institute creates new programs, increases funding

April 5, 2015
The Study Abroad Office has opened new programs in the Czech Republic and Germany. The office, located at 629 Colfax St., plans to start a program in Rwanda this fall.

Study abroad office adds new programs in Germany, Czech Republic

April 3, 2015

Northwestern trustee Donald Perkins dies at 88

March 31, 2015

Feinberg receives $92 million gift

March 5, 2015
Jose Antonio Vargas, activist and Pulitzer-prize winning journalist, discusses “Define America,” his non-profit organization that aims to open a discussion about the state of undocumented people in the United States. Vargas came to Northwestern as this year’s College Democrats’ winter speaker.

Jose Antonio Vargas discusses undocumented immigration

March 5, 2015
Bill McKibben, renowned environmentalist, discusses climate change at SEED’s winter speaker event. McKibben, founder of the environmental movement 350.org, has protested the Keystone XL pipeline and has written bestselling books about the environment.

Bill McKibben discusses climate change, emphasizes importance of environmental movements

March 4, 2015

Northwestern back on Peace Corps’ ‘Top Colleges’ list

March 1, 2015
Mexican lawyer Alejandra Ancheita speaks about the state of human rights in Mexico. Ancheita spoke during an event hosted by the Buffett Institute at the McCormick Foundation Center Forum on Thursday.

Lawyer discusses human rights violations in Mexico

February 27, 2015

Best Place to Study: University Library

February 27, 2015

Best Bite for Your Buck: Chipotle

February 27, 2015
Adrian Randolph

Dartmouth administrator Adrian Randolph named new Weinberg dean

February 24, 2015

Northwestern entrepreneurial program receives Wells Fargo foundation grant

February 24, 2015

Northwestern Law partners with Hamad bin Khalifa University to create new law school in Qatar

February 24, 2015

Two Weinberg professors named Sloan Fellows

February 23, 2015
Weinberg Prof. Jacqueline Stevens, speaks to Arianna Salgado, Mark Fleming and Andrew Free about policies that affect undocumented people across the country. The Buffett Institute hosted this panel as part of its Human Rights Speaker Series.

Experts discuss ‘Juan Crow’ immigration laws at Buffett Institute event

February 20, 2015
Wendy Kopp, founder of Teach for America, speaks at a Northwestern event in 2013. TFA has received slightly fewer applications from NU students this year, a spokeswoman for the organization told The Daily.

Northwestern applications to Teach for the America drop slightly amid national decline

February 20, 2015
Sanjay Rawal, director of “Food Chains,” a documentary about the treatment of farm workers, speaks after a screening of the film Tuesday. The event was hosted by multiple Northwestern groups, including Real Food at NU.

Real Food at NU screens ‘Food Chains,’ hosts Q&A with director

February 18, 2015

Northwestern reserves funds for Indigenous Research Center

February 17, 2015

NU orders extra shuttles in upcoming cold

February 17, 2015
Yue Zeng, a McCormick sophomore from Beijing, speaks at DivestNUs mock trial against coal on Friday. Zeng said air pollution in Beijing is so dangerous that people have to wear masks to go outside.

Divest Northwestern holds day of action to protest coal investment

February 15, 2015

Northwestern among top universities for Fulbright grants

February 13, 2015
Prof. Laurie Zoloth and Samuel Fleischacker, a professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, discuss peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and student divestment movements during a panel hosted Tuesday by Northwestern Coalition for Peace. The event promoted conversation and dialogue about the current situation both in and out of Northwestern.

Coalition for Peace panelists discuss NUDivest

February 11, 2015

Feinberg professors receive grant to alleviate amputee pain

February 10, 2015
Greg Van Kirk, founder of Social Entrepreneur Corps and co-creator of the MicroConsignment Model for community development, speaks to a group of students interested in social work abroad. Van Kirk has worked in Latin America helping isolated, low-income villages.

Buffett Center speaker discusses creating social impact abroad

February 5, 2015
“Whistling Vivaldi” author Claude Steele autographs books after his keynote speech. Steele, a social psychologist, spoke about stereotype threat and how it influences daily life.

One Book One Northwestern author speaks about stereotype threat

February 5, 2015

Northwestern Medicine finds ‘SuperAgers’ have differently structured brains

February 4, 2015
Edward Pang

McCormick senior earns prestigious Cambridge scholarship

February 3, 2015
Rabbi Brant Rosen, Midwest regional director for the American Friends Service Committee and social justice activist, speaks to a crowd of about 60 students, faculty and community members at an event hosted by NUDivest. Rosen spoke about justice for Palestine and the importance of social movements like NUDivest.

Rabbi speaks at NUDivest event on Israel-Palestine conflict

January 30, 2015

Schapiro recognized with award for support of student affairs

January 28, 2015

College Feminists hosts anti-sexual violence photography project

January 28, 2015

Student groups offer winter South Campus workouts

January 26, 2015
To improve the student’s dining experiences, Northwestern is working on hiring a new dining director. Residential Life asked students on the Residential College Board to interview potential candidates for the position.

Northwestern searches for new dining director

January 23, 2015

New Spring Break program aims to introduce students to humanities

January 22, 2015
Former U.S. Senator Carol Moseley Braun speaks during the candlelight vigil in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. She encouraged the audience to be courageous and to teach younger generations the importance of the civil rights movement.

Former senator Moseley Braun reflects on King, civil rights at Northwestern vigil

January 20, 2015
Northwestern Hillel director Michael Simon reads the names of the victims of the recent terrorism in Paris. About 40 members of the NU community gathered at The Rock on Friday to remember and mourn the victims.

Northwestern community honors French terrorism victims

January 18, 2015
Chief national correspondent for The New York Times Magazine Mark Leibovich speaks to students, faculty and community members about politics and journalism. He discussed his career Thursday in Annenberg Hall.

New York Times Magazine’s Mark Leibovich talks Washington reporting

January 15, 2015
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