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

The Daily Northwestern

Thea Showalter, Reporter

Thea is a sophomore from Bloomington, Indiana studying journalism and political science. She reports on events and issues on campus and in Evanston. She also works for the Medill Alumni Magazine and can be reached via email or Twitter.

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An Evanston Police Department vehicle. The FBI said crime rates in Evanston increased this year.

Violent crime increases in Evanston, but not significantly

November 5, 2019
Sen. Ram Villivalem (D-Skokie) (left) and Dharani Villivalem (right) honor Ela Gandhi (center) Thursday at Skokie Public Library.

Granddaughter of Gandhi discusses importance of nonviolent resistance

October 17, 2019
The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave. Last May, City Council passed an ordinance and a resolution regarding restorative justice practices.

Evanston makes progress on restorative justice implementation

October 15, 2019
Frederick Hemke works with Eric Zheng, during a 2018 masterclass. The saxophone professor taught generations of students during his decades at Northwestern.

Students, faculty share memories of a legend

May 16, 2019
Downtown Evanston. Evanston high school students from the area were asked to rate and discuss 'Mean Girls.'

Mean no more? Students reflect on ‘Mean Girls,’ 15 years later

May 3, 2019
Northwestern Career Advancement Center. The center is one place where students can seek help for summer internship plans.

NU students express concern over emphasis on summer internships

May 1, 2019
Brynn Aaronson. The ETHS student recently launched a fundraising platform for organizations that promote education for girls in underserved countries.

Evanston Township High School student launches girls’ education fundraising platform

April 28, 2019
Northwestern students dance at Northwestern’s first African ball. The African Student Association said it hopes the event becomes a “staple” among NU’s other annual formals.

African Student Association holds first ever African Ball

April 28, 2019
A parking station in downtown Evanston. Residents expressed frustration with the new parking procedures.

New parking stations frustrate Evanston residents, forcing city to change policies

April 17, 2019
Ralph Martire, president and executive director of the Center for Budget and Tax Accountability, discusses Illinois’ budget and Pritzker’s Fair Income Tax. The town hall meeting took place Tuesday April 16 at Evanston Public Library.

Evanston residents gather to hear Pritzker’s budget plan, expressing concern over proposed pension liabilities

April 17, 2019
Evanston Public Library explores identity-based discrimination through human ‘books’

Evanston Public Library explores identity-based discrimination through human ‘books’

April 14, 2019
Women in Cook County jail work with members of Piven Theatre Project. The weekly workshops allow the women to express themselves in an environment where such chances are rare.

Piven Theater continues dialogue of mass incarceration through new play detailing experiences of incarcerated women

April 11, 2019
ETHS parents meet to discuss ETHS partnerships with NU. Opportunities for ETHS students include STEM programs, internships, and opportunities to connect with members of the NU community.

Evanston high school parents look for educational opportunities at Northwestern

April 11, 2019
Evanston community members break into small groups to brainstorm and discuss changes to the Chicago Avenue streetfront. Residents expressed concern with traffic and building heights.

Residents weigh in on 1012-1034 Chicago Avenue developments

April 4, 2019
CTECs resolution co-authors Elizabeth Sperti and Campbell Schafer speak at Wednesday’s ASG Senate meeting. The resolution calls for changes to the CTECs system including questions about classroom environment and inclusivity

ASG passes course evaluation reform resolution to include additional questions, grade distributions

March 4, 2019
Jamie Bragg and Heather Kae Smith play Oscar Wilde and Lord Alfred Douglas, respectively, in Promethean Theatre Ensemble’s production of “Gross Indecency.” The play runs Feb. 15 through March 23 at Strawdog Theatre.

NU alumni put gender-bending twist on Oscar Wilde’s life in ‘Gross Indecency’

February 21, 2019
Two Northwestern students working on their laptops. NU professors have mixed feelings on the use of laptops during lectures, some saying it distracts students

Professors differ on laptop use in classrooms, as benefits of bans debated in new research

February 18, 2019
“The Incredible 6,000-Foot Ladder to Heaven” follows 12-year old Hadley Breaker as she embarks on a journey to build a 6,000-foot ladder to heaven. The musical premieres Friday and runs through Feb. 23 at the Edge Theater.

NU alumni-produced musical to premiere at Chicago Musical Theatre Festival

February 6, 2019
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