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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


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Communication junior Ashley Xu forges videography career as TikTok and YouTube creator

April 17, 2023

Cream cheese-covered bagels. Dino nuggets. Converse shoes. Sprite bottles.  Communication junior Ashley Xu has made commercials starring all these objects. From planning and research to filming and...

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.

CSA, TASC host virtual Celebrasia, celebrate Lunar New Year

February 22, 2021

Students celebrated the Year of the Ox at Celebrasia, a virtual Lunar New Year event on Saturday hosted by the Chinese Students Association and the Taiwanese American Students Club. Celebrasia, an annual...

Xu’s most famous TikTok video has over 15 million views. She said the video circulated on both TikTok and Instagram, strengthening her presence on both platforms.

Northwestern students find internet success

February 18, 2021

TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter all have their forms of viral personalities: some are overnight sensations who stumble into fame, while some carefully craft their online personality. Some also happen...

NUDeclassified: Who’s TikTok famous on campus?

NUDeclassified: Who’s TikTok famous on campus?

February 17, 2021

TikTok surged in popularity during quarantine and some Northwestern students found stardom with it. Listen to Northwestern TikTok creators talk about what inspires them, what they create and what went...

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

Students flocked to Whole Foods and Target to get a free taste of downtown Evanston at Big Bite Night. Over 30 restaurants participated in the popular event — organized by Associated Student Government...

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