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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


Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home orders and social distancing protocols have shifted local summer camps online or canceled camps altogether. For children, it’s a disappointing summer trailing a disappointing school year.

In-person camps prepare for a socially distant summer

May 22, 2020

For Evanston children, summer dreams have been ripped at the seams. Say goodbye to summer days spent tie-dyeing T-shirts and coasting down Slip ‘N Slides: Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home orders...

Let’s get digital: Northwestern, Evanston arts communities stay connected through online performances, classes

Let’s get digital: Northwestern, Evanston arts communities stay connected through online performances, classes

April 22, 2020

Samara Malik did not plan for this. The Communication sophomore was supposed to direct for Lovers and Madmen, a member board of Northwestern’s Student Theatre Coalition. This year, the board was preparing...

“Concerning Foster.” The new play will premiere at Mudlark Theater in Jan. 24.

Mudlark Theater presents new production exploring history of desegregation in Evanston schools

January 22, 2020

In 1976, Evanston’s only all-black school closed its doors. With its new production “Concerning Foster,” Mudlark Theater is bringing its story to life. The new play, written by Dru Smith and alumna...

Evanston students act in play at Evanston Township High School. The play examined race and identity in Evanston.

City officials attend Evanston-based play as part of equity, empowerment training

February 6, 2018

City employees attended an original play that examined race and identity as a part of their equity and empowerment training Monday night. The play, “I.D.,” brought together Evanston children to...

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