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

The Daily Northwestern

Rebecca Aizin

Rebecca Aizin, In Focus Editor

Rebecca is a Medill junior from New Jersey studying journalism, psychology and IMC. This is her second quarter as Print Managing Editor, following an internship at Backstage. At The Daily, she has previously served as Arts & Entertainment Editor for two quarters and Arts & Entertainment Assistant Editor. Outside of The Daily, Rebecca is involved with STITCH and enjoys reading Harry Potter, eating good food and exploring Chicago. You can reach her via email or Twitter.

Last updated fall 2021.

All content by Rebecca Aizin
No matter how much strife or homework or fatigue you had, being surrounded by your friends grinding through those last few event stories that came in at 11 p.m. was part of the beauty of the Daily.

Aizin: Surviving the Norris Midnight Scaries

June 5, 2023
A graphic of six of the Eternals with two of the main ones, played by Richard Madden and Gemma Chan, dressed in their signature blue and green respectively, blown up in the middle.

Reel Thoughts: Chloé Zhao’s “The Eternals” is better than you think

November 10, 2021
A brick house with two students walking toward it.

Interfraternity Council opens investigation into AEPi, SAE

September 27, 2021
A gray and tan walkway with five visible pillars. A purple banner reads: “Welcome Wildcats! Testing Entry Ahead.”

Northwestern plans two major facilities projects to further research and academic efforts

August 16, 2021
A man performs on stage in the silhouette of a car.

How to navigate the Northwestern theater scene

August 16, 2021
A microphone with purple music notes around it.

Finding your voice: a guide to Northwestern a cappella

August 15, 2021
A hand holding a North By Northwestern Magazine

A comprehensive guide to student publications at NU

August 15, 2021
Miley Cyrus, wearing a red sequined jumpsuit, looks out into the crowd, arm extended, while holding her mic.

The Daily’s 2021 Lollapalooza recap

August 3, 2021
Northwestern’s Weber Arch stands with a blue sky in the background. Shadows of tall trees and branches frame the arch from left and right.

Northwestern study finds Americans with higher net worth live longer

July 26, 2021
A picture of Fatima’s face against a black background.

NU Prof. Fatima Khan creates online Arabic dictionary

July 25, 2021
The Weber Arch, which reads "Northwestern University," covered in snow.

Northwestern Medicine starts project to mitigate food deserts in Chicago

July 20, 2021
A Pace bus passes under the CTA Purple Line.

Evanston launches program for shared access of Greenleaf Street

July 15, 2021
The Weber Arch, which reads Northwestern University, covered in snow.

Research study with NU professor finds inconsistency in decline in social isolation since introduction of vaccines

July 14, 2021
Prof. Inger Burnett-Zeigler smiles in front of glass windows wearing a bright pink shirt.

NU professor Dr. Inger Burnett-Zeigler publishes book on the emotional lives of Black women

July 12, 2021
A figure stands on a stage with curtains on each side and the title "Access Denied" in the background.

In Focus: Northwestern theater students receiving accommodations struggle to find accessibility within theater program

July 12, 2021
Courtney, with blonde hair and pink eyeshadow and a necklace made of cereal, lies on many copies of her book, which has a bright green cover and an illustration of her floating in a pink bowl of cereal on it.

Winnetka native Courtney Cook publishes book on living with borderline personality disorder

July 8, 2021
The front of Ryan Field on a clear day.

Over 100 Wildcats earn Big Ten Distinguished Scholars Award for 2020-2021 academic year

July 5, 2021
Gilbert and Michael Allen stand next to each other in suits holding a copy of their book, "Brotherly Love."

District 65 principal Michael Allen writes book with brother Gilbert on rising up from racism and poverty

July 1, 2021
John Rogers poses in front of a building, wearing a brown shirt and tan pants.

Northwestern researchers develop first transient pacemaker that disappears when no longer needed

June 28, 2021
Northwestern’s Weber Arch stands with a blue sky in the background. Shadows of tall trees and branches frame the arch from left and right.

Northwestern to receive funding from U.S. Department of Energy to advance goal of clean electricity

June 22, 2021
A woman stands in front of a window that has long curtains.

Reel Thoughts: Joe Wright’s “The Woman in the Window” is a disaster, living up to critic reviews

May 26, 2021
Becky Kilimnik and Diana Doty stand in front of a cemetery background. Kilimnik, with purple hair, is on the left and Doty, with blue hair, is on the right.

NU alumna Becky Kilimnik starts podcast “Homespun Haints”

May 26, 2021
Two directors chairs sit on a stage surrounded by red curtains. The chair on the right has a spotlight.

Casting call raises questions on racism in theatre

May 24, 2021
Headshot of Rose Cannon in a black velvet dress in front of a blue background.

Q&A: Rose Cannon of Cannon Fine Art Gallery talks art, reparations

May 18, 2021
Bettina stands to Michael’s left in a purple NMO shirt and Michael sits with a computer open and camera set up.

Northwestern Medical Orchestra hosts virtual spring concert

April 28, 2021
Ava Greenwell stands in front of a shelf of books in a red dress and black blazer.

Medill Prof. Ava Greenwell publishes book “Ladies Leading: The Black Women Who Control Television News”

April 13, 2021
A painting of a woman in a pool, facing away and showing her back

“Golem Girl”

March 10, 2021
Brenna Argall stands to the left of an autonomous wheelchair in front of a background that reads “Shirley Ryan Ability Lab”

Northwestern professor Brenna Argall featured on CBS’s “Mission Unstoppable”

March 2, 2021
A still from “Unapologetic” of Janae at a protest, speaking into a megaphone. She is wearing a t-shirt that reads "Fund Black Futures."

Q&A: NU alumna Ashley O’Shay talks her documentary “Unapologetic”

February 24, 2021
Marie (Zendaya) and Malcolm (John David Washington) sit on their porch discussing their most recent argument in Netflix’s “Malcolm & Marie.”

Reel Thoughts

February 24, 2021
Jake Johnson in “New Girl.” The actor spoke to the Daily about growing up in Evanston and shooting a movie in the pandemic.

New shows, same guy

November 20, 2020
“STRUT,” a design by Lo Harris. Harris incorporates bright colors into her design to emulate messages of positivity and female empowerment.

Medill alumna Lo Harris talks following her passion and carving her own path

November 18, 2020
A group of contestants meet over Zoom. NU’s “Survivor” is currently in its fourth week of filming.

NU’s adaptation of “Survivor” is in the midst of shooting season two

November 4, 2020
Heather Headley is the 2020 Alumnae Award recipient. The Tony award winning actress has credits in Broadway's "The Lion King" and "Aida" as well as Netflix's "Sweet Magnolias."

Meet this year’s NU Alumnae of the Year Award recipient: Tony award winner Heather Headley

October 28, 2020
The cast and crew of How to L0ve during their first week of filming.

Halsey’s Black Creators Funding Initiative recipient and NU alumnus Robert Cunningham creates web series How to L0ve

October 26, 2020
Curtis Moore (leftmost) and Thomas Mizer (rightmost) with LeRoy McClain and members of the cast of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”

Northwestern alumni Thomas Mizer and Curtis Moore nominated for Emmy for original song from “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”

September 23, 2020
Erin McCotter works at a public health hotline answering calls from local residents.

Q&A: Weinberg sophomore Erin McCotter on being a public health hotline worker

June 30, 2020
A one-story, gray stone building.

Northwestern students adapt to new circumstances for summer internships

June 24, 2020
Comedian John Mulaney shared advice with Northwestern students through Zoom during a Q&A on Monday night presented by A&O Productions.

Comedian John Mulaney talks tap dancing and taking on stand-up comedy

May 25, 2020
Director Garry Marshall (Medill ’56) works on the set of one of his films. Marshall was the mastermind behind Hollywood blockbusters like “The Princess Diaries.”

Northwestern alum’s documentary celebrates life of fellow alum Garry Marshall

May 7, 2020
A still from “Finding Yingying” shows Yingying Zhang in her home country of China. Jenny Shi’s documentary follows the story of Zhang’s disappearance at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

NU alum’s documentary follows international student’s disappearance, wins award at SXSW

April 15, 2020
Max McLean in “C.S Lewis Onstage.” The show performed at Northwestern’s Cahn Auditorium for one night only on March 4.

Q&A: “C.S Lewis Onstage” creator Max McLean talks Christianity, conversion

March 4, 2020
Actors rehearse “The Ghost in Gadsden’s Garden.” The original circus will open Feb. 22.

There’s a Ghost in Gadsden’s Garden: The Actors Gymnasium puts on new show

February 19, 2020
Lindsay Utz. The editor worked on the Netflix films “American Factory” and “Miss Americana.

Q&A: Lindsay Utz talks Miss Americana, American Factory

February 5, 2020
The cast of “Eurydice.” The play retells the Greek myth of Eurydice as a story of memory and love.

Hamid Dehghani’s production of ‘Eurydice’ tells a story of memory and love

January 29, 2020
A still from “Dia de la Madre.” The short doc will be making its premiere at Sundance Film Festival

Sundance film festival to premiere Northwestern alum’s documentary

January 22, 2020
Bookends & Beginnings holds a conversation about disability accessibility

Bookends & Beginnings holds a conversation about disability accessibility

November 3, 2019
Students and residents enjoy free samples on That’s Five and Dime’s rooftop terrace.

Students get a taste of Evanston at the annual Big Bite Night

October 6, 2019
Jaden Smith, the headliner of A&O Blowout, performs at the Welsh-Ryan Arena.

Jaden Smith and SOPHIE hype up crowd at A&O Blowout

October 6, 2019
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