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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


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...

Northwestern students pack the tent for Dance Marathon in 2017. This year, NUDM will benefit Cradles to Crayons, which provides supplies for low-income kids in the Chicago area.

Northwestern gears up for 44th Dance Marathon this weekend

March 5, 2018

On Friday, over 1,000 Northwestern students will pour into a tent on the East Lawn of Norris University Center to dance for 30 hours. The 44th annual Northwestern University Dance Marathon will raise...

Artist Nicholas Barron paints at a fundraiser. The fundraiser for Young Evanston Artists aimed to support putting on YEA! Day for a 31st year.

Evanston arts organization seeks revival after founder’s retirement

February 21, 2018

After the founder of a local arts organization retired following 30 years at its helm, Evanston residents were unsure if the group — which hosts an annual art exhibition day for children — would go...

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