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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

Students work at computers in the library. During the time that NUDM participants are dancing this weekend, some will be hanging out with their friends or studying for finals instead

Not dancing? Students take advantage of a quiet campus, plan NUDM-free weekends

March 8, 2019

While hundreds of students spend 30 sleepless hours in a tent for the 45th annual Northwestern University Dance Marathon, others are opting out and taking advantage of the relatively quiet weekend. NUDM,...

Nina Kavin attends a meeting. Kavin is the co-founder of the community activism group Dear Evanston.

Evanston Organizes: 8,000 likes later, social media campaign now a central source of community activism

October 19, 2018

This story is part of a series of profiles of activist and community groups across Evanston. Nina Kavin’s computer is full of unpublished interviews. She estimates there are currently 20 to 25...

Rebecca Parmet

Evanston Community Foundation names Rebecca Parmet as new development officer

March 26, 2018

The Evanston Community Foundation hired Rebecca Parmet as the foundation’s new development officer, according to a Monday news release. Parmet previously worked at The Rotary Foundation, where she...

Dance Marathon 2018 raised over $1.1 million for Cradles to Crayons and the Evanston Community Foundation.

Dance Marathon 2018 raises over $1.1 million for Cradles to Crayons, Evanston Community Foundation

March 11, 2018

Dance Marathon raised $1,175,709 this year, breaking $1 million for the eighth year in a row. The 30-hour event’s primary beneficiary, Cradles to Crayons, was presented a check for $942,793.20. Cradles...

Block 1: Comic Books and Captain Hooks

March 9, 2018

For the 44th year, more than 1,000 Dance Marathon participants ran down the steps of Norris University Center toward a large white tent to begin 30 hours of dancing. During Block 1, participants...

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