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Stephen Council

Stephen Council, In-Focus Editor

Stephen is a Medill junior from Williamsburg, Virginia. As In-Focus Editor, he helps lead a team of six on investigations into underreported topics at Northwestern and in Evanston. He has served as Social Media Editor and written for the Campus, Arts & Entertainment, and Sports desks at The Daily. Along with journalism, Stephen is studying economics and creative writing. He enjoys reading, frying chicken, and playing for Northwestern's frisbee team. You can reach him, and send music recs, via Twitter and email.

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The Evanston bookstore Bookends and Beginnings’ alley entrance.

Bookends & Beginnings files class-action suit against Amazon, becoming face of new antitrust battle

April 8, 2021
In an illustration, two women look at Northwestern’s Kellogg Global Hub.

Womxn in Economics group founded to lend support, confront field’s gender disparities

March 10, 2021
Tejas Sekhar, Dr. Dorothy Owens and Sejal Sekhar pose with a donation in April, coordinated by EndingCOVID and the Metro Area Professional Organization.

Student-run nonprofit EndingCOVID looks to protect the vulnerable in crisis

June 5, 2020
Northwestern Memorial Hospital is on the front lines of the coronavirus crisis. RapidRona aims to help smaller labs shoulder the testing load for hospitals and patients.

“Testing, testing, testing” — one startup’s attempt to help end the pandemic

May 27, 2020
The evening’s YouTube livestream played the six finalists’ pitches. Gearflow won big at the first-ever virtual VentureCat.

Pitch competition VentureCat awards over $300,000 to student startups

May 20, 2020
The new app, built collaboratively by an MIT student and two Northwestern students, uses a ‘one problem at a time’ setup to help tutors teach what they know.

As remote learning continues, student startup looks to connect tutors to students

May 18, 2020
The Garage’s 3D printers sit unused this quarter. Resident teams have had to acclimate to working on their startups remotely.

NU healthcare startups innovate to fight COVID-19 amid new challenges

April 15, 2020
The Emergency Resource Exchange connects manufacturers and organizations with idle supplies to healthcare providers in need of help.

Rheaply, Northwestern lab launch medical supply exchange to fight shortage crisis

April 10, 2020
(Stephen Council/Daily Senior Staffer) Student Holdings’ office in October. The independent nonprofit will have to pay rent, even as the off-campus space sits unused this spring.

COVID-19 crisis deals financial blow to nonprofit Student Holdings

April 7, 2020
Evan Robinson-Johnson/Daily Senior Staffer ‘Kechi graduated from Bienen in 2019 with a concentration in classical and contemporary voice and composition. “The Light” is his second EP.

Q&A: ‘Kechi speaks on personal identity, new EP ‘The Light’

January 22, 2020
Flyhomes CEO Tushar Garg and VP of Operations Jonathan Paul. The four-year-old real estate startup has helped over 1,000 clients close on over $1 billion in homes.

Flyhomes, four years after starting at Kellogg, scales up with $141 million in financing

November 26, 2019
A NUGW member speaks at a protest in Chicago on Thursday. Entering the new decade, the group plans to continue to fight for union recognition.

2020 Vision: Despite roadblocks, Northwestern University Graduate Workers remain optimistic about unionization

November 18, 2019
Student activists gather outside University President Morton Schapiros house in April 2016. Northwestern’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine is trying to build strong relationships with other activist groups on campus.

2020 Vision: Students for Justice in Palestine reckon with administration, future activism

November 5, 2019
Sargent Hall’s new vending machine pharmacy. MedKit Solutions hope the machine can be a comprehensive and accessible option for students.

MedKit brings vending machine pharmacy to Sargent Hall

November 3, 2019
The boardroom in Student Holdings’ new office space. The independent nonprofit split away from Northwestern club status in 2017.

Student Holdings, after $80,000 in summer revenue, rolls into new school year

October 16, 2019
From left, Karim Noorani, Nathan Graber-Lipperman and Owen Guetschow pose with their $4,000 check in The Garage.

Unplugg’d pivots brand strategy, wins pitch competition at The Garage

October 3, 2019
The BrewBike counter at Fran’s Cafe in Willard Residential College is no longer open. Since moving completely online, BrewBike has engaged in extensive virtual marketing operations.

BrewBike expands to Willard, other universities

September 26, 2019
FIZZ practicing in Annenberg Hall before the group’s Battle of the Bands win. The 10-member group will open up the Dillo Day main stage on Saturday.

FIZZ wins Battle of the Bands, looks forward to first Dillo Day set

May 30, 2019
Alan Pierson leads the Contemporary Music Ensemble in rehearsal. The orchestral group will hold their final concert of the year on May 24 at Galvin Recital Hall.

Student ensemble to perform challenging final concert

May 22, 2019
Communication junior Caroline Hughes, better known as Luminosity, won Battle of the DJs last Thursday, May 9.

Q&A: Luminosity talks Battle of the DJs win, upcoming set at Dillo Day

May 15, 2019
The pay-what-you-can open mic is Friday, April 26 in the Norris University Center’s Dittmar Gallery.

‘Jams for Dreams’ open mic will benefit Chicago Public Schools students

April 24, 2019
Vince Staples will headline Ball 2019 at Metro Chicago in Wrigleyville on April 19. Kodie Shane, an Atlanta-based rapper and singer who was raised in Chicago, will open.(Source: Sherise Fan)

Vince Staples sells out 2019 A&O Ball

April 17, 2019
Yvonne Chart readies for a bout. The senior became an All-American for the second year in a row at the NCAA Championships.

Fencing: Northwestern finishes sixth at NCAA Championships

April 4, 2019
A Northwestern fencer faces off with her opponent. The Wildcats will send 5 fencers to the NCAA Championships.

Fencing: Northwestern ready to fight at NCAA Championships

March 23, 2019
Block 5: Pop it, Block it, Polka Dot it

Block 5: Pop it, Block it, Polka Dot it

March 9, 2019
A Northwestern fencer clashes with an opponent. The Wildcats will fence for the chance at an NCAA Championships berth

Fencing: Eleven Wildcats set to compete for NCAA Championships berths

March 8, 2019
Fencing coach Zach Moss is in his third year at the helm for Northwestern. His Wildcats just won their second straight Midwest Fencing Conference championship

Fencing: Moss has pushed elite Wildcats to next level

March 5, 2019
Northwestern’s team celebrates. The Wildcats won the Midwestern Fencing Conference championship this weekend

Fencing: Northwestern wins second straight Midwest Fencing Conference championship

February 25, 2019
A Northwestern fencer duels an opponent. The Wildcats had a mixed weekend, following up losses to Duke, North Carolina and Temple with wins over Denison and North Carolina.

Fencing: Northwestern aims to repeat as Midwest Fencing Conference champions

February 21, 2019
A Northwestern fencer moves forward. The Wildcats competed this weekend in Denver

Fencing: Seven freshmen compete at Junior Olympics

February 18, 2019
A Northwestern fencer duels an opponent. The Wildcats will participate in the Junior Olympics this weekend.

Fencing: Northwestern will send seven freshmen to Junior Olympics

February 14, 2019
A fencer dodges another fencers strike

Fencing: Wildcats to finish regular season at Duke

February 8, 2019
Sarah Filby fences an opponent. The sophomore helped the Wildcats to a 9-2 record at the NU Duals this past weekend.

Fencing: Northwestern hosts and fences country’s best

February 5, 2019
A Northwestern fencer attacks an opponent. The Wildcats will face No. 1 Notre Dame among others this weekend.

Fencing: Northwestern, Lombard roll into huge weekend for program

January 31, 2019
A Northwestern fencer duels with an opponent. The Wildcats swept the field again this weekend in Philadelphia

Fencing: Wildcats receive and defend highest-ever ranking

January 21, 2019
A Northwestern fencer clashes swords with an opponent. The Wildcats are headed to Philadelphia this weekend.

Fencing: Wildcats to face strong lineup at Philadelphia Invitational

January 17, 2019
A Northwestern fencer lunges at an opponent. The Wildcats won the Western Invitational last weekend.

Fencing: Northwestern handles business at Western Invitational

January 14, 2019
A Northwestern fencer fences. The Wildcats hope to go undefeated this weekend.

Fencing: Cohesive Northwestern team to head to Western Invitational

January 11, 2019
A.J. Turner begins his shooting motion. The junior forward made six three pointers on Saturday.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats live by the three against DePaul

December 8, 2018
Garrett Opperman holds his head. Northwestern’s season ended Sunday with a loss in the Big Ten Tournament.

Men’s Soccer: Northwestern falls after strong Big Ten Tournament showing

November 6, 2018
Julian Zighelboim defends. The freshman defender has started every game this season.

Men’s Soccer: Northwestern preps for Big Ten Tournament

November 1, 2018
Connor McCabe closes down on an opponent. The freshman midfielder has six shots this season.

Men’s Soccer: Wildcats look ahead to matchup with Spartans

October 18, 2018
Richie Bennett controls a pass. The freshman midfielder played every minute of Tuesday’s game.

Men’s Soccer: Northwestern falls to UIC despite early lead

October 17, 2018
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