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Chicago hip-hop artist Jamila Woods performs at an event hosted by Northwestern Community Development Corps in Fisk Hall on Wednesday. Woods was part of a panel that discussed hip-hop and social activism.

Chicago hip-hop artists, activists discuss role of hip-hop music in activism

May 25, 2017

Prominent black Chicago hip-hop artists and activists said during an event Wednesday that black women should engage in activism through art as it promotes the liberation of people of color. The panelists...

Stachtiaris: Explorations into Evanston, Chicago should be better incorporated into Wildcat Welcome

October 27, 2016

Throughout Wildcat Welcome, I found myself in awe of the constant activities Northwestern used to welcome new students. I was initially skeptical as to whether a full eight days was really necessary ––...

Dance Marathon raises more than $1.2 million to fight childhood hunger

Dance Marathon raises more than $1.2 million to fight childhood hunger

March 6, 2016

Video by Bailey Williams/Daily Senior Staffer Catherine Whicker’s childhood home was a trailer near a set of Indiana railroad tracks. Whicker, her two siblings and her single mother relied on...

Bea Cordelia performs a poem at NU Arts Night on Wednesday night. The event, which was hosted by the Center for Student Involvement and the Freshman Urban Program, brought Chicago artists to Northwestern’s campus.

NU Arts Night brings Chicago artists to Northwestern

May 21, 2015

Chicago singers, dancers, comedians and spoken word artists performed for a crowd of over 100 students in Fisk Hall on Wednesday night as part of the first ever NU Arts Night. “Chicago is definitely...

Weinberg senior Taylor Billings, a former co-chair of the Freshman Urban Program, asks Senate for $750 in Wild Ideas funding. Senate approved the group’s request.

ASG amends constitution, approves Wild Ideas funding

May 6, 2015

Associated Student Government Senate voted to amend its constitution Wednesday, making the vice president for student activities directly elected by student groups instead of senators. The post becomes...

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