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

The Daily Northwestern

Misha Manjuran Oberoi

Misha Manjuran Oberoi, Multimedia Managing Editor

Misha Manjuran Oberoi is a Medill sophomore studying journalism and psychology. At The Daily, she’s previously served as Video Editor, Assistant Newsletter Editor, Assistant City Editor and Copy Editor. Outside of The Daily, she enjoys reading historical nonfiction and fiction, feminist literature and YA fantasy. She also loves watching crime shows and documentaries. You can reach her via email.

Last updated spring 2025.

All content by Misha Manjuran Oberoi
Incumbent Ald. Tom Suffredin (6th) is leading the 6th Ward race with 1,721 votes as of 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Tom Suffredin leads Candance Chow in 6th Ward race

April 1, 2025
Shelter director Shawn Iles is leading the 3rd Ward race with 825 votes as of 9 p.m.

Shawn Iles overtakes Gennifer Geer and John Kennedy in 3rd Ward race

April 1, 2025
Former Gov. Pat Quinn speaks to Johnnie Lee Savory and Rob Warden at the signing of an August 2013 bill aimed at preventing wrongful convictions.

Center on Wrongful Convictions upholds enduring legacy, 25 years in

February 26, 2025
Dr. Maryann Mason mentioned that in certain counties, data cells with fewer than six cases were withheld to protect privacy. For instance, Putnam County shows no reported cases of homicide or suicide on the dashboard.

Feinberg and Illinois Department of Public Health launch dashboard on violent deaths, firearm injuries

February 17, 2025
Ald. Bobby Burns (5th) advocated for additional time for the council to discuss the amendments to the Healthy Buildings Ordinance in collaboration with landlords, religious institutions and other stakeholders.

Healthy Buildings Ordinance hits another brick wall at City Council

February 11, 2025
Candance Chow is challenging incumbent Ald. Tom Suffredin (6th) in Evanston’s election on April 1.

6th Ward incumbent Suffredin refutes challenger Chow’s ‘conflict of interest’ claims

February 8, 2025
Speakers at the event included Rev. Jason Coulter, Sheikh Hassan Aly, Rabbi Rachel Weiss, Mayor Daniel Biss and more.

Lake Street Church of Evanston declares sanctuary for immigrants fearing deportation

January 28, 2025
Over 10 people seated around tables, conversing and laughing.

Fans react to BookTok sensation ‘Fourth Wing’ series’ third installment

January 24, 2025
Walkers with Beth Emet pose for a photo.

Gallery: Interfaith Action of Evanston holds sixth annual Walk for Warmth on MLK Day

January 21, 2025
Before its Church Street location shut down in 2023, the pub had been a staple in the community for 18 years.

Celtic Knot Public House reopens on Central Street, draws large turnout

January 15, 2025
This year’s guide features over 35 stories ranging from movie reviews to local event previews to holiday-themed galleries.

The Daily’s Holiday Guide 2024 is live

December 4, 2024
During the former president’s first term, Evanston immigration lawyer Alen Takhsh said Trump’s executive policies made it more difficult for courts to fairly adjudicate cases and limited communication between local asylum offices and immigration lawyers.

Local immigrant organizations pledge to resist Trump’s proposed anti-immigrant policies

November 12, 2024
Northwestern Medicine’s Basic Nursing Assistant Program was launched in August 2022. Candidates who successfully complete the program are eligible to take the Illinois Nurse Aide Competency Certification Exam.

Northwestern Medicine expands Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program, offers additional cohort

November 7, 2024
Over 50 students and faculty gathered to watch the debate at CRC.

Communications Residential College hosts vice presidential debate watch party

October 2, 2024
Billie Eilish released her third album, “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” on Friday.

Liner Notes: Billie Eilish is a tortured popstar in ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’

May 21, 2024
A storefront that reads ‘Parlor on Central.’

Central Street ice cream parlor aims to become Evanston staple

May 21, 2024
A drawing of a microphone surrounded by purple music notes.

Illinois Senate passes artificial intelligence protections for artists

May 21, 2024
A person holding glasses in their hands with their head facing down.

Illinois State House bill aims to give student teachers stipends

May 15, 2024
A woman holding a piece of paper. A baby is next to her.

State house passes bill to form new agency for all early childhood programs

May 14, 2024
Three people laughing.

Q&A: NU alum Hamid Dehghani talks immigrant experience, new play ‘English’

May 14, 2024
A wall that says Evanston Public Library

Profs. Elizabeth Saunders and Tanisha Fazal talk causes and costs of American wars at Evanston Public Library

May 9, 2024
Two women looking at boards.

D65 gives design sneak peek for 5th Ward school at open house, encourages input from community members

May 8, 2024
An “I Voted” sticker on a purple polka dot background.

New Illinois law prohibits political parties from adding candidates to November ballot

May 6, 2024
Police badge

Evanston Police Department issues 46 distracted driving citations

May 2, 2024
Two women wearing elaborate costumes and crowns.

Here’s how to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month in Evanston

April 30, 2024
People gather around a stall set up by Open Communities.

Open Communities hosts inaugural ‘Walk/Roll the Redline’ event, raises awareness on local housing discrimination

April 28, 2024
Old people sitting.

Foster Senior Club enters 67th year, keeps seniors informed

April 25, 2024
Three women on the stage and a large audience.

Bestselling author Anne Lamott talks new book, transformative power of love

April 24, 2024
People lying on the beach.

Evanston beach passes available starting Monday

April 15, 2024
Women dancing in a circle and laughing.

Latinos en Evanston North Shore holds Los Años Dorados

April 14, 2024
Irfana Majumdar made her directorial debut with "Shankar’s Fairies" in 2021.

Asian Pop-Up Cinema partners with The Block, features screening of ‘Shankar’s Fairies’

April 11, 2024
A hotel entrance with Hilton Orrington written on it.

Senate passes bill to end use of small, single-use plastic bottles in Illinois hotels

April 11, 2024
A pair of hands cup a heart with the trans flag colors in it.

Drawing on lived experiences, Gender Affirming Evanston aims to support parents of transgender children

April 9, 2024
A person speaks at a microphone.

Cook County primaries saw close races, low turnout

April 7, 2024
“I voted” stickers.

Eileen O’Neill Burke narrowly wins Cook County State’s Attorney Democratic primary

March 31, 2024
Buildings behind a street.

Unemployment rates marginally up in all 14 Illinois metropolitan areas, per latest government data

March 28, 2024
Mayor Daniel Biss announced the GIS mapping tool as part of the Environment Equity Investigation in October 2022.

Environmental Justice Evanston in talks to develop mapping tool prototype with city

February 29, 2024
Four candidates are running to fill incumbent Cook County State Attorney Kim Foxx’s seat in the March 19 primaries.

Key races to watch for in Evanston as March 19 primaries approach

February 27, 2024
The Art + Science Salon opened its first location in downtown Evanston in 1989.

Best Haircut: Art + Science Salon

February 26, 2024
Peaceful demonstrators interrupted the Democratic Party of Evanston’s “get out the vote” rally at the Unitarian Church Sunday.

Democratic Party of Evanston holds GOTV rally ahead of March primaries

February 25, 2024
In mid-2022, EPD had a high of 27 vacancies in the department. As of Jan. 10, there were 17 vacancies.

Vacancies down in the Evanston Police Department amid discussion of new station

February 18, 2024
Northwestern Aviation Club hosted an aviation safety seminar Thursday in Harris Hall.

Northwestern Aviation Club hosts safety seminar in Daniel Perelman’s memory

February 16, 2024
From dorms to classes to parties, love was all around campus for these alumni couples.

Alumni couples reminisce about finding their forever valentines at Northwestern

February 14, 2024
NU Dining launched its brand-new smoothie bike Tuesday afternoon at Elder Dining Commons.

Students sway and sip to T-Swift tunes at NU Dining’s ‘Lover Smoothies’ event

February 6, 2024
Kids and families from Evanston and nearby towns attend the K.I.S.S dance organized by the city at Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center Sunday.

City revamps Daddy-Daughter Valentine’s dance, invites all kids to bring ‘someone special’

February 5, 2024
In honor of MLK Day, over 300 people joined Interfaith Action of Evanston’s fifth annual Walk for Warmth.

Despite frigid temperatures, community members fundraise in annual Walk for Warmth

January 15, 2024
Kemone Hendricks, who also organizes the annual Evanston Juneteenth Parade, founded the Creative Dance Team Program in 2020 after seeing a lack of education regarding Juneteenth in schools.

Juneteenth Creative Dance Team Program set to return after two-year hiatus

January 10, 2024
Evanston Made’s group show features various photography and mixed media works.

Evanston Made exhibits ‘painstaking’ photography, mixed media art

January 7, 2024
"Indian Matchmaking" star Sima Taparia addressed about 300 students in Lutkin Hall Friday evening.

Sima Taparia talks ‘Indian Matchmaking’ as SASA’s fall keynote speaker

November 20, 2023
A person running with a smile on their face.

Gallery: Expressions of gender and sexuality on campus

November 15, 2023
Northwestern women’s and men’s swim and dive teams faced Miami and Southern Illinois on Saturday.

Swimming and Diving: Northwestern defeats Miami and Southern Illinois at home meet

October 22, 2023
Shantel Gabrieal Buggs and Trevor Hoppe discuss sexuality, queer consent

‘Straight rules don’t apply’: Shantel Gabrieal Buggs and Trevor Hoppe discuss sexuality, queer consent at NU

October 12, 2023
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