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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


The Chinatown gate with a Summer Fair poster is surrounded by people walking between tent booths.

Chicago Chinatown Summer Fair entertains local residents and NU students

August 2, 2022

Chicago’s Chinatown held its annual Summer Fair, a two-day event celebrating East Asian culture through food, shopping, art and music, this past weekend.  “It’s really encouraging having the...

Three minions pop out of a yellow background that reads “Reel Thoughts” over and over. The middle minion holds a sign above his head that says, “Minions: The Rise of Gru.”

Reel Thoughts: Minions: The Rise of Gru is a despicable cult classic

July 10, 2022

This article contains spoilers.  As we walked down North Sheridan Road to the New 400 Theater, our anticipation Gru and Gru. Donning overalls atop a yellow shirt and a black outfit with a striped scarf,...

A black skyline of Chicago rests on a blue background.

Your guide to understanding and exploring the nation’s third most-populous city

August 16, 2021

During Wildcat Welcome, my Peer Adviser told me one of the biggest regrets that Northwestern seniors have is not exploring the city of Chicago more. Between a loaded schedule of classes, extracurriculars...

Defining Safe: The Spread of Coronavirus and Anti-Asian Racism

Defining Safe: The Spread of Coronavirus and Anti-Asian Racism

April 22, 2020

How has the rise in reports of anti-Asian racism impacted the Northwestern community? Northwestern students share their experiences with and comment on the rise of anti-Asian racism in the time of COVID-19. Resources...

Chicago Chinatown businesses struggle amid COVID-19 misinformation

April 2, 2020

Local businesses in Chicago’s Chinatown, as well as Chinese-owned businesses outside the neighborhood, saw revenues drop dramatically before Governor J.B. Pritzker declared a state of emergency and dining...

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