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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


 Shelley Ann Carrillo with her original candidacy paperwork for 8th ward alderman in November 2020. Carrillo was removed from the ballot following objections to her candidacy and subsequently began a write-in campaign.

Write-in candidates crowd Evanston elections

January 20, 2021

For the ten write-in candidates who filed to run for municipal office in Evanston this winter, many are approaching their runs with tempered optimism.  The candidates join an already-crowded field...

Jackson Paller speaks at the Student Action NU meeting Thursday evening. At the meeting, a representative from Reclaim Evanston advocated for local political activism.

Student Action NU discusses importance of local politics ahead of Evanston election

February 24, 2017

Political organization Student Action NU held a meeting Thursday in Annenberg Hall to encourage students to be active in local politics and elections. Weinberg senior Jackson Paller, a member of the...

Student Action NU co-founder Scott Brown speaks at the group’s meeting on Tuesday night. During the meeting, students expressed support for the Student Access Bill by calling state representatives and leaving voicemails encouraging them to vote in favor of the bill.

Students take action to support undocumented peers in light of election results

November 16, 2016

Students expressed support for legislation that would allow undocumented students from Illinois to be eligible to receive financial aid and grants, calling state representatives during a Student Action...

Scott Brown and other student divestment advocates meet with University President Morton Schapiro in April to discuss the socially responsible investment committee. Brown is the co-founder of Student Action NU, a new group focusing on using an intersectional perspective to organize around social justice issues.

New student group aims to serve as ‘hub’ for social justice organizing

October 12, 2016

Student Action NU — a new undergraduate-led organization — is meant to serve as a space for students who want to organize around social justice issues with an intersectional perspective, said Scott...

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