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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


A Black model is featured on a magazine cover. There are three magazine covers.

Northwestern’s non-Medill media makers value experiential learning

February 14, 2022

A head full of bright red hair is not the only thing about Zach McCrary that makes him stand out at WNUR, Northwestern University's flagship student radio station. It's not his voice either. If you...

A photo of Crowe Hall. The building is gray with a lawn and tree in the foreground.

Black students discuss undergraduate experience, University demonstration policy

November 11, 2021

Black Northwestern students discussed diversity within the University's Black community, administrators’ responses to student activism and the African American Studies department’s role in supporting...

A sideways microphone with a wire is in the center. Surrounding the mic are purple musical notes.

A year into virtual performances, students reflect on original music projects

May 18, 2021

When COVID-19 hit in March 2020, Communication junior Jay Towns knew he wanted to be intentional with his time. Since then, he has released eleven original songs. “I was like, ‘What do I do when...

Kate Tadesse stands on campus with words “Northwestern Move In.” Ramzy Issa featured in the graphic for “Pros and Cons of Northwestern.” Yanni Economos sits in front of a sign that reads “Northwestern Kellog” in a thumbnail photo with words “Weekend at NU.” Jay Towns stands in front of 560 Lincoln for a dorm tour.

Welcome to my channel: Northwestern students share college tips and campus life on YouTube

April 6, 2021

As a senior in high school, Kate Tadesse became obsessed with watching college decision reaction videos. Soon, the Weinberg sophomore decided to record her own.  Tadesse published her first video,...

 Written and directed by Bienen and Communication junior Hannah Lindvall, “It’s Not You, It’s Me” is about a student’s relationship during the pandemic, taking place the day before students got sent home from college. Communication junior Jay Towns scored the film, and his recent single “Green” was made to promote the film.

Communication junior Hannah Lindvall makes film about living through a pandemic

November 19, 2020

After she was sent home last spring, Communication and Bienen junior Hannah Lindvall wrote an entire film reflecting on the last few days on campus. “It’s Not You, It’s Me” takes place the day...

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