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The Daily Northwestern

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


Evanston and Chicago residents gather to celebrate Breonna Taylor’s life. Melissa Blount said she organized “Jump Off for Breonna Taylor” to cultivate joy and community.

Residents jump for Black joy

October 18, 2020

Jumping rope, grooving to music and cheering each other on, Evanston and Chicago residents of all ages gathered outside Evanston Township High School on Saturday to honor Breonna Taylor’s life. Alongside...

Amanda Freund hangs a banner outside her home. The banner was inspired by a Mister Rogers quote.

Local artists take on pandemic through artwork

April 6, 2020

Outside of her home, local artist Amanda Freund hangs a banner that reads “Thank you helpers.” It’s Freund’s way of expressing gratitude to those on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s...

“No F—ks Given” was an art show held by Ben Blount, Melissa Blount and Joanna Kramer on Nov. 2. It was a part of Evanston Made’s First Saturday event.

Local artists host ‘collective feeling’-inspired gallery during Evanston Made’s First Saturday event

November 3, 2019

After President Donald Trump was elected in 2016, Joanna Kramer, a local ceramics artist, said only one word came to her mind: “F—k.” Frustrated and angry, she turned to pottery to express her...

Evanston artist Ben Blount talks printing process, creating empathy

November 1, 2019

Watch how local artist Ben Blount confronts racism through letterpress printing.

Local artist Ben Blount creates prints dealing with topics like race, inequity and identity. His work is often inspired by Evanston residents and topics of conversation in the city.

Evanston-based artist Ben Blount draws on the city for inspiration

October 24, 2019

Evanston artist Ben Blount draws upon many sources of inspiration for his work. Sometimes he’ll get an idea for a piece from a post on Facebook. Other times from discussions with friends. On a Martin...

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