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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

Evanston’s Climate Hope event brought together residents, activists, students and climate organizations to discuss their feelings about climate change.

Climate Hope event generates joy in Evanston climate community

October 30, 2023

When Jessy Bradish, a board member for Climate Action Evanston, took out her ukelele and played a song about climate action for a crowd of community members at Sunday’s Climate Hope event, the audience...

Protesters hold a sign advocating for a CBA between Northwestern and Evanston at a demonstration last week. A CBA is a legally enforceable contract between a developer and community groups representing individuals impacted by the development.

The Daily Explains: What is a Community Benefits Agreement?

October 2, 2023

Through several debates over Northwestern’s contentious proposal to rebuild Ryan Field, local activist groups, including the Northwestern Accountability Alliance, have been calling for a community benefits...

Protestors opposing the new Ryan Field marched down half of Sheridan Road toward the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. They began at Lighthouse Beach and were accompanied by a car caravan.

Northwestern Accountability Alliance, Evanston residents rally against Ryan Field commercial rezoning

September 27, 2023

About 100 members of the Northwestern Accountability Alliance and Evanston residents gathered to pressure Evanston city government to require NU to establish a community benefits agreement on the Ryan...

Here is an introduction to just some of the activist groups on campus.

Voices for change: A non-comprehensive guide to NU’s activist landscape

August 13, 2023

One of Northwestern’s core values is social justice, a principle built upon a long history of student activism. This year marks the 55th anniversary of the Bursar’s Office Takeover, in which over 100...

A brick building that has a sign saying “City of Evanston Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center.”

Evanston, Northwestern community alliance push for greater University investment in city

June 4, 2023

As Northwestern seeks approval from City Council for the Rebuild Ryan Field project, conflicts around the rebuild reflect tense town-gown relations. The University has continuously engaged in performative...

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