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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


Transgender activist Janet Mock speaks to an audience in Alice Millar Chapel on Friday. Mock discussed intersectional identities and encouraged people to be allies to the transgender community.

Transgender rights activist Janet Mock discusses identity, safe spaces

April 9, 2017

Writer, transgender rights activist and TV host Janet Mock addressed issues on intersectional identities and encouraged people to take an active role in “carving out” safe spaces for the transgender...

Children’s book author and poet Kwame Alexander speaks at Evanston Township High School on Friday. Alexander said at the event poetry was a powerful tool of communication.

Newbery medal winner Kwame Alexander speaks on power of poetry at ETHS

October 30, 2016

Poetry is a powerful method of educating, Newbery Medal winner Kwame Alexander told an audience at Evanston Township High School on Friday, but one that is often underappreciated. “It’s a way for...

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,...

Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) greets attendees at his speech at Evanston Township High School on Friday evening. Booker spoke to a packed auditorium as part of an event that also featured speeches from Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.).

Senator Cory Booker says love, faith can end political cynicism, division

February 28, 2016

Political divisions born from nationwide cynicism should be approached with renewed hope and love, Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) told a crowd at Evanston Township High School on Friday night. Booker, who...

Award-winning journalist and author Brigid Schulte urges an audience of about 200 to reassess how they think about time. Schulte spoke about her book, “Overwhelmed: Work, Love and Play When No One Has the Time” at an event co-sponsored by the Women’s Center.

Award-winning journalist Brigid Schulte talks overcoming busyness to find happiness

May 12, 2015

Award-winning Washington Post reporter and author Brigid Schulte urged people to prioritize their happiness and use their time more consciously in a speech Monday at New Trier High School sponsored in...

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