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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


Beyoncé’s new album “COWBOY CARTER” has sparked debate from country music fans and the BeyHive alike.

Beyoncé’s ‘COWBOY CARTER’ sparks commentary from country fans, BeyHive alike — but is there overlap between the two?

March 31, 2024

Global superstar Beyoncé released her eighth studio album and first country album, “COWBOY CARTER,” on Friday. It features 27 songs totaling 79 minutes, almost maxing out the 80-minute capacity of...

Robinson: If racism and injustice have always existed, why speak out now?

Robinson: If racism and injustice have always existed, why speak out now?

June 2, 2020

This past week, I have been asked multiple times, “How are you?” From close friends, sympathetic and passionate toward me and what’s happening in this country, I’ve been given the space to air...

Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and former Mayor Lorraine Morton at the city’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ceremonies at Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center. The speakers emphasized honoring King’s legacy at the event.

Evanston community leaders celebrate King’s life, legacy

January 16, 2017

Evanston leaders discussed the relevance of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy at an annual MLK Day event. Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl, Ald. Delores Holmes (5th) and former Mayor Lorraine Morton spoke at...

U.S. Rep. John Lewis answers a question from a young audience member during his visit to Evanston Township High School on Monday. Lewis encouraged young students to become activists and speak up against injustice.

Congressman John Lewis speaks at ETHS on graphic novel trilogy about Civil Rights Movement

August 30, 2016

When U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-Georgia) was first asked to write a series of graphic novels about his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, he waved it off. Lewis, who as a young boy was inspired...

Civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis to speak at ETHS

August 25, 2016

U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-Georgia) will speak next week at Evanston Township High School about his trilogy of graphic novels focused on his experiences as a longtime civil rights activist. The novels,...

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