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

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

The Daily Northwestern

Wendy Klunk, Development and Recruitment Editor

Wendy is a sophomore in the School of Education and Social Policy studying Human Development and Business Institutions. This is her 5th quarter writing for the city desk and first quarter serving as development and recruitment editor. Outside The Daily, you can find her exploring the outdoors, playing soccer or in her silly little beginner pottery class for mental health. You can reach her via Twitter or email.

Last updated winter 2022.

All content by Wendy Klunk
Store window with pink flowers surrounding and “Happy Mother’s Day” written in window art.

From tours to treats: Evanston celebrates Mother’s Day

May 8, 2022
A girl with red hair in a ponytail sits on a woman’s lap, both looking at a laptop screen against a teal background.

Evanston homeschool students engage in community through arts enrichment

April 7, 2022
A building with the word “Farmhouse” is illuminated by the sun.

Best Family Friendly Restaurant: Farmhouse

February 27, 2022
Storm drain art with green and blue colors and vibrant designs

Public art project aims to color every Evanston ward this July

February 16, 2022
Green background white text logo for Wild Onion Market.

Wild Onion Market to bring first community-owned food co-op near South Evanston

May 27, 2021
DePaul environmental masters student Libby Shafer created the Evanston Host Plant Initiative to advocate for community gardening efforts to replenish the endangered rusty patched bumble bee

Evanston Host Plant Initiative works to save endangered bee species

May 17, 2021
Kemone Hendricks sits outside in front of a brick wall at a table selling merchandise at a Juneteenth pop-up shop.

Kemone Hendricks and local businesses prepare for first in-person Juneteenth Parade

May 9, 2021
Girl in green shirt sitting at desk with a red apple

District 202 elects new school board for the 2021-22 academic year

May 3, 2021
Black silhouettes of a group of students and the Weber Arch with the words “Northwestern University.” The background is rainbow stripes.

LGBTQ+ affinity groups foster community, build advocacy networks for faculty, staff and law students

April 19, 2021
Girl in green shirt sitting at desk with a red apple

District 202 prepares for launch of hybrid-learning model

April 13, 2021
A blue background and multiple illustrations of the COVID-19 virus around the screen depicted as green circles with red spikes. There are multiple vials of the COVID-19 vaccine in the graphic with a large vial at the center with a large needle at the center of the image in front of the largest vial.

As eligibility varies across the state, Evanston residents struggle to secure local vaccination appointments

April 12, 2021
Evanston residents and essential workers who have been vaccinated experienced symptoms from arm pain to fever, but all said getting vaccinated was worth the side effects.

Evanston area residents share COVID-19 vaccination experiences

March 4, 2021
Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. Evanston’s NAACP chapter hosted a Black History Month event highlighting equity initiatives in Evanston’s municipal institutions Monday.

Evanston NAACP hosts Black History Month event, highlights equity initiatives

February 16, 2021
Evanston businesses are coming up with creative ways to help residents celebrate Valentine’s Day.

From virtual dance parties to hot cocoa bombs, Evanston businesses celebrate Valentine’s Day

February 10, 2021
The Platter Pantry, which is directly connected to The Lucky Platter dining room is expected to open to the public in mid to late February.

Evanston staple The Lucky Platter to open grab-and-go expansion

January 27, 2021
Evanston History Center. They are collecting small items that represent Evanston’s 2020 on January 26 and will likely add socially distanced submission dates in February.

Evanston History Center time capsule creates space for remembrance, hope and living history

January 24, 2021
ETHS used 5.6 million sheets of paper in the 2018-2019 school year, according to D202 Chief Financial Officer Mary Rodino

ETHS students team up to offset school paper usage through tree planting

January 14, 2021
Sayyid and Hesse say they have been friends and colleagues for over 20 years, working on and discussing these types of issues.

Professors discuss institutional and gendered Islamophobia

November 18, 2020
Xavier McElrath-Bey. McElrath-Bey, who spoke at a One Book One Northwestern event Wednesday. He was recently named co-executive director of the Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth.

Criminal justice reform advocate Xavier McElrath-Bey discusses injustice and hope

October 28, 2020
NU students compete in a group stage match during the spring tournament. First and second place teams in the group stage go on to a knockout elimination tournament to decide who will compete for the championship.

NU World Cup hopes to move forward with in-person tournament if safe

October 8, 2020
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