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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

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Best Building: Grosse Point Lighthouse

February 26, 2024

Grosse Point Lighthouse, a relatively short walk from North Campus, provides students a tranquility not usually found in the midst of bustling campus life. It’s one of the more secluded sites near campus,...

A lighthouse pokes out from behind a stone building.

Gallery: Grosse Point Lighthouse offers serene views near campus

November 3, 2023

Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This is a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around the community. You...

A white lighthouse stands with a green tree in the foreground.

From lighthouses to gardens, Evanston offers picturesque, natural hidden gems

May 25, 2023

Evanston is home to a variety of scenic green spaces and natural landmarks. The warm spring weather is reason enough to explore all corners of the community in search of its hidden gems. Here are just...

Two pictures of a lighthouse, one new and one old, center the frame with the word Evanston at the top.

History Quiz! How well do you know Evanston’s history?

May 25, 2023
Try your hand at this week's news quiz to test your knowledge of Evanston history.
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Q&A: Learn about Grosse Point Lighthouse and the keeper who maintains it

May 27, 2022

Built by way of a congressional order in 1873, the Grosse Point Lighthouse has a long history of lighting the way to Chicago from the Evanston shoreline. The lighthouse is a national historical landmark,...

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