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The Daily Northwestern

Vivian Xia

Vivian Xia

Vivian is a Medill sophomore majoring in journalism and economics with a minor in data science. She is currently an assistant editor for the campus desk and has written for campus throughout her time at The Daily. Outside of The Daily, Vivian is involved in North by Northwestern, Korean American Student Association, Northwestern Undergraduate Research Journal, Northwestern Business Review and TAMID. You can reach her via email or Twitter.

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“The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World AKA the Negro Book of the Dead,” originally written by Suzan-Lori Parks, is about Black love, intergenerational pain and Black joy. It centers around the last Black man in the world, who dies over and over again and explores archetypes of Black America through piercing insight and raucous comedy.

Wirtz presents “The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World AKA the Negro Book of the Dead”

February 11, 2021
A team of researchers from Northwestern and Stanford University developed a model predicting how COVID-19 spreads in cities. They hope to use it to help cities devise reopening and closing plans to best reduce infection rates and disparities between groups.

NU researchers help develop new model predicting the spread of COVID-19 in cities

November 20, 2020
Northwestern Medicine announced Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine registration Dec. 15. Feinberg physicians and students were among the first to receive it.

NU professors discuss the possibility of mandating the COVID-19 vaccine

November 19, 2020
Written and directed by Bienen and Communication junior Hannah Lindvall, “It’s Not You, It’s Me” is about a student’s relationship during the pandemic, taking place the day before students got sent home from college. Communication junior Jay Towns scored the film, and his recent single “Green” was made to promote the film.

Communication junior Hannah Lindvall makes film about living through a pandemic

November 19, 2020
The Feinberg School of Medicine. Researchers at the school recently discovered Illinois’ first case of the P.1 COVID-19 variant.

NUCATS funds Feinberg studies on COVID-19

October 26, 2020
Medill Prof. Mei-Ling Hopgood is the 2020 Barry Bingham Sr. Fellowship, awarded to educators who have shown great efforts in encouraging students of color in journalism.

Medill Prof. Mei-Ling Hopgood receives 2020 Barry Bingham Sr. Fellowship

October 21, 2020
Students gather to watch the 2016 presidential debate. The new model, based on mathematical equations, will help show how populations change their opinions over time as they are exposed to political content such as news media, campaign ads and personal exchanges.

Northwestern researchers develop new model capturing effect of political environment on political opinion

October 15, 2020
The University announced it will be discontinuing operations of the Campus Loop shuttle due to low ridership. Though it has not made any changes to the Evanston Loop shuttle yet, it continues to monitor ridership.

Northwestern halts operation of the Campus Loop bus route for the remainder of Fall Quarter

October 15, 2020
Kentucky State Rep. Charles Booker. He spoke Wednesday in a virtual talk hosted by Northwestern University College Democrats.

Kentucky State Rep. Charles Booker talks life experience, progressive campaign

October 15, 2020
Students attend Mayfest Productions’ Dillo Day. Because Dillo Day 2020 was moved online, there were fewer costs associated with it, and Mayfest had leftover funds.

Student organizations talk club finances following canceled spring events

October 12, 2020
“Des Plaines McDonald’s” by Meredith Leich, one of the artists in this collaboration. It is part of the series “Chicago and the Rain” and uses watercolors to portray flooding and high precipitation events in Chicago.

Northwestern scientists collaborate with artists to create art that calls for climate change action

October 11, 2020
Historian, journalist, commentator and Pulitzer Prize winner Anne Applebaum spoke about her recent book “Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism” and why democracies are turning toward nationalism and authoritarianism.

Pulitzer winner Anne Applebaum discusses the rise of authoritarianism in annual lecture

October 8, 2020
“The Trojan Women,” a classic play about a group of Trojan women following the fall of Troy, will feature the actors performing from their own residences.

“The Trojan Women” features virtual set where actors perform from their individual residences

October 7, 2020
A group of Northwestern astronomers are among a team of researchers who recently discovered the most massive binary black hole merge.

Northwestern astronomers detect massive black hole as part of international collaboration

October 5, 2020
Northwestern’s Gender and Sexuality Studies Program was founded in 1975, making this its 45th year.

Gender and Sexuality Studies Program celebrates 45th anniversary

October 4, 2020
Third from left, co-executive producer Attica Locke stands with the writers of Emmy nominated Hulu show “Little Fires Everywhere.”

Q&A: Northwestern alumna Attica Locke talks executive producing on Emmy nominated show “Little Fires Everywhere”

September 30, 2020
A group of engineers from Northwestern and the George Washington University recently developed a new balloon-shaped catheter that will improve treatment for cardiac arrhythmia. They have already created a company called NuSera Biosystems that will help commercialize the instrument.

Northwestern engineers develop new medical instruments to improve treatment for cardiac diseases

September 24, 2020
A still from HBO’s “A Black Lady Sketch Show.” Among this year’s Emmy nominees are Northwestern alumni Robin Thede and Ashley Nicole Black from the hit sketch comedy show.

“A Black Lady Sketch Show,” “Little Fires Everywhere” producers among Northwestern alumni nominated for Emmy Awards

September 17, 2020
The Kellogg School of Management Global Hub, 2211 Campus Drive. Kellogg and McCormick recently announced the launch of a new MBAi joint degree program at the intersection of technology and business management.

Kellogg and McCormick to launch joint program combining tech and business management

August 26, 2020
Downtown Evanston. During COVID-19, retailers have had to pivot their business methods to serve customers and stay afloat.

Evanston businesses take out Paycheck Protection Program loans

August 6, 2020
The Kellogg School of Management Global Hub, 2211 Campus Drive.

COVID-19 disproportionately impacts some scientists over others, research finds

August 6, 2020
The Technological Institute. Northwestern recently joined three other Illinois universities in establishing the Institute for Mathematical and Statistical Innovation, which serves not only as a mathematical sciences research institute, but also helps tackle current societal problems using ideas from mathematics and statistics.

NU joins Illinois universities in creating Institute for Mathematical and Statistical Innovation

July 30, 2020
The Technological Institute. Northwestern’s Center for Molecular Quantum Transduction recently received $12.4 million to carry out their research initiative on quantum transduction for the next four years. The center will officially begin its research Aug. 1.

Northwestern’s Center for Molecular Quantum Transduction receives $12.4 million in research funding

July 23, 2020
Annenberg Hall. SESP prof. and Director of the Institute for Policy Research Diane Whitmore Schanzenbach and research analyst Abigail Pitts found that in April, food insecurity doubled overall and tripled among families with children.

Northwestern researchers find a dramatic increase in food insecurity during COVID-19 pandemic

July 16, 2020
A team of Northwestern researchers, in collaboration with Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, developed a wearable device that can monitor COVID-19 symptoms. The device was originally designed for stroke patients to help improve speech and swallowing rehabilitation protocols.

NU researchers develop wearable device that helps monitor COVID-19 symptoms

July 14, 2020
The Technological Institute, home to many chemistry classes. Chemistry Prof. George Schatz led the computer simulations for a team of NU researchers that developed a hybrid material that mimics living creatures when exposed to light.

Northwestern researchers develop synthetic material that mimics living creatures

July 2, 2020
Senior associate director of admission F. Sheppard Shanley stands between Carrie Radovich (Weinberg ‘87), on the left, and Stacey Lauren (Communication ‘87), on the right, at a recent reunion for the class of ‘87. Over the years, Shanley has kept in contact with many students, many of whom are now alumni.

Senior associate director of admission F. Sheppard Shanley to retire after helping recruit 50 classes of students

June 10, 2020
In February, the Investment Committee of the Board of Trustees rejected Fossil Free NU’s divestment proposal. However, experts have doubts regarding the long-term viability of fossil fuels from both an economic and environmental point of view.

Following the rejection of Fossil Free NU’s divestment proposal, experts have doubts regarding the long-term viability of fossil fuels

May 21, 2020
The Technological Institute, home to many McCormick classes. McCormick Prof. Vadmin Backman led the team that discovered the correlation.

NU researchers discover strong correlation between vitamin D deficiency and COVID-19 mortality rates

May 20, 2020
A team of professors from the Northwestern Center for Synthetic Biology recently received funding to develop an easy one-step diagnostic test for COVID-19. They hope to have it done by fall in preparation for the predicted resurgence of the virus.

Northwestern Engineering synthetic biologists aim to create one-step diagnostic test for COVID-19

May 18, 2020
Sky Cubacub, the founder of clothing company Rebirth Garments, gave a keynote Wednesday at Sex Week, which is now being held virtually. Rebirth Garments creates clothing for individuals on the full spectrum in terms of gender, size and ability.

Founder of Rebirth Garments Sky Cubacub gives keynote at Sex Week

May 14, 2020
Third Coast Percussion. David Skidmore (Bienen ’05), an Ensemble Member and Executive Director at Third Coast Percussion, spoke Wednesday about entrepreneurship as an artist.

Grammy-award winning Bienen alumnus talks entrepreneurship and artists

April 29, 2020
Fisk Hall, home to the Medill School of Journalism, at 1845 Sheridan Rd. Both Medill and SESP chose to cancel professional experience programs for Spring Quarter.

Students react as COVID-19 puts professional experience programs on hold

April 22, 2020
Political Union’s Feb. 11 meeting, where the group narrowly voted that the Democratic Party should nominate a progressive candidate

Northwestern Political Union holds virtual debate over pass/fail grading

April 13, 2020
Northwestern psychology prof. Susan Hespos is one of 36 world-renowned scientists featured in Netflix docuseries “Babies.”

Northwestern psychology prof. Susan Hespos featured on Netflix docuseries ‘Babies’

March 5, 2020
Rebecca Makkai speaking with Rick Kogan after she was awarded the 2019 Chicago Tribune Heartland Prize for Fiction.

Q&A with Chicago-based author Rebecca Makkai

March 5, 2020
The cast of the 2018 production of “A Mother’s Song.” The show is remounting at Northwestern, with reading presentations March 14 and March 15.

After successful 2018 run, “A Mother’s Song” remounts at Northwestern

March 4, 2020
#NoBeef has successfully persuaded Patty Squared to add the turkey burger as a meal exchange option for students in the future.

#NoBeef hopes to meet its goal to reduce beef consumption on campus

February 24, 2020
Northwestern Medicine researchers found in a pilot study that drinking cocoa three times a day increases walking distance in PAD patients.

Northwestern Medicine study finds that cocoa aids walking in peripheral artery disease

February 23, 2020
Feinberg assistant professor Emily Miller created the Compass program to help combat the issue of perinatal depression.

Northwestern program aims to tackle the issue of perinatal depression in mothers

February 20, 2020
Students perform at Celebrasia last year, celebrating the Year of the Rat. This year, students tuned in virtually to Celebrasia to celebrate the Year of the Ox.

Northwestern CSA and TASC hold Lunar New Year celebrations on campus

February 16, 2020
Northwestern researchers found that consuming meat has a link to developing cardiovascular disease.

Meat might not be as good for you as you think: Northwestern study

February 12, 2020
Washington Post investigative reporter Aaron Williams speaks about his projects and the importance of data visualization.

Washington Post investigative reporter Aaron Williams speaks about the importance of data visualization

February 11, 2020
Northwestern Medicine study found evidence that injecting nanoparticles into the bloodstream within a few hours after traumatic brain injury can significantly reduce brain swelling and secondary damage.

Northwestern Medicine researchers find that injecting nanoparticles into the brain following trauma may reduce swelling

February 4, 2020

Northwestern researchers develop a new portable neutron detector

January 29, 2020
Members of CISA. The student organization will be producing their annual Spring Festival on Jan. 25.

Northwestern CSA, TASC, CISA hold Lunar New Year celebrations on campus

January 22, 2020
Pritzker Prof. Deborah Tuerkheimer speaks about the legal issues surrounding the #MeToo movement and why victims and survivors often resort to informal reporting.

Northwestern Law Prof. Deborah Tuerkheimer speaks about the rise in informal reporting in the #MeToo movement

January 22, 2020
A 420 sign is on display from a window in Slivka Residential College. Following the legalization of recreational cannabis in Illinois, cannabis use among students on campus may be subject to change in the near future.

Students say legalization of cannabis may increase prevalence of cannabis culture on campus

January 8, 2020
Asian American activist, blogger and humanitarian Kevin Wu answers questions from CSA executive board members during a moderated Q&A.

Northwestern CSA welcomes KevJumba as 2019 fall speaker

November 18, 2019
A study conducted by Northwestern Medicine and Mayo Clinic has found that stem cell transplants can reverse a debilitating autoimmune diseases.

Northwestern Medicine study finds that stem cell transplants can reverse autoimmune diseases

October 28, 2019
Homecoming week is filled with festivities planned by the University to prepare for the annual Homecoming game this year against Iowa.

Northwestern’s Homecoming Week has a lot in store for students and alumni

October 17, 2019
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