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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


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Niles West senior Cherie Animashaun aims to inspire young girls at second Girls Who Lead conference

May 18, 2023

When Cherie Animashaun thinks back to Super Bowl LVII, she doesn’t recall the electrifying gameplay or even Rihanna’s sensational halftime performance. Instead, the Niles West High School senior remembers...

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D65 to hold healing space Tuesday night following Clark Street Beach shooting

April 24, 2023

Content warning: This story contains mentions of death and gun violence. Evanston/Skokie School District 65 will host a community-wide healing space Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Fleetwood-Jourdain...

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Land Use Commission OKs new 5th ward school plans after discussion of parking, green space

April 20, 2023

The Evanston Land Use Commission voted 5-2 to recommend the proposed 5th Ward K-8 school plans after discussing parking availability, traffic congestion and new green spaces at Wednesday’s public hearing...

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As D65 proceeds with 5th Ward school, environmental advocates ask for commitment to sustainability

March 8, 2023

Evanston resident Janet Alexander Davis’ oldest son attended kindergarten at the Foster School in 1966. Because Foster was in their neighborhood, Davis would walk her son to school every day.  But...

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Local picklers rally around shot at new pickleball courts

February 21, 2023

Every winter morning, dozens of pickleball players pour into the McGaw YMCA, looking to test their skills and enjoy the company of a growing community. “There were eight people (on the YMCA mailing...

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