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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

Three figures dance under fireworks next to “25th” written in Christmas ornaments.

First Night Evanston celebrates its 25th year observing New Year’s Eve

December 1, 2021

What do music, dancing, a poetry slam, mad scientists and a flea circus have in common? They're all featured in one of the most unique New Year’s Eve celebrations in Evanston. First Night Evanston,...

“Our songs are the stories of our lives”: Two men remember the beginnings of gay liberation on campus

“Our songs are the stories of our lives”: Two men remember the beginnings of gay liberation on campus

July 31, 2020

In 1970, Maher Ahmad and Bill Dry founded the Gay Liberation Front — Northwestern’s first gay rights advocacy group. The group hosted the first gay dance on campus, held demonstrations in the city...

In 1970, the Gay Liberation Front sent a contingent to march on Washington in protest of the Vietnam War.

Fighting for liberation for 50 years: Maher Ahmad remembers his time with the Gay Liberation Front

July 28, 2020

The Daily Northwestern · “Our songs are the stories of our lives”: Two men remember the beginnings of gay liberation at NU During Maher Ahmad’s (Communication ’71, ’74) junior year on campus,...

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