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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


“The Weekend Ahead” in big caps letters, showing a beach scene inside. The background is a dark yellow grid. An NU pennant, a lighthouse, a paintbrush, a building and a film strip are in the bottom of the image.

The Weekend Ahead: happenings on campus, in Evanston June 24-26

June 23, 2022

The Weekend Ahead is back for the summer. Over the next few months, we’ll highlight events both on campus and in Evanston. Read on to find your weekend plans. Northwestern events   Friday...

Paper lanterns, pineapple cakes and pungmul performances: Umbrella Arts Festival celebrates ASPA community

May 18, 2022

Content warning: This video contains mentions of anti-Asian violence. At the Umbrella Arts Festival on Saturday, people painted paper lanterns, shopped for food and watched dance performances — all...

Rev. Michael Nabors, wearing a suit, speaks into a microphone while looking to the left.

Evanston faith community rallies after racist hate crimes in Evanston and Buffalo

May 17, 2022

Content warning: This article discusses anti-Black hate crimes and murders. Standing in front of a crowd of about 200, Rev. Kalif Crutcher of New Hope Evanston called for police reform, school environments...

Five family members stand together around a table. The table has a Kinara, or a candelabra with seven candles. The Kinara is red, black and green.

Amid rising COVID-19 cases, Evanston’s Kwanzaa celebrations looked different

January 4, 2022

For the first time in more than 30 years, Krissie Harris celebrated Kwanzaa without company.  Harris, who grew up in Evanston and resides in the 2nd Ward, previously hosted an annual gathering with...

A house has white string lights bordering the roof, and lights wrap around a tree in the front yard. The house also has garland and white lights wrapped around its second-floor balcony.

Captured: Evanston, Northwestern decorate just in time for the holidays

December 1, 2021

From bright lights hung across Sherman Avenue and Davis Street to an inflatable Santa Claus waving from a fraternity house balcony, Evanston is preparing for the holiday season. In this gallery, check...

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