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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


A lighthouse pokes out from behind a stone building.

Gallery: Grosse Point Lighthouse offers serene views near campus

November 2, 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...

Protestors opposing the new Ryan Field marched down half of Sheridan Road toward the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. They began at Lighthouse Beach and were accompanied by a car caravan.

Northwestern Accountability Alliance, Evanston residents rally against Ryan Field commercial rezoning

September 27, 2023

About 100 members of the Northwestern Accountability Alliance and Evanston residents gathered to pressure Evanston city government to require NU to establish a community benefits agreement on the Ryan...

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...

A view of a lake, partially obstructed by leaves. A trail of sand, grass and wildflowers leads to the lake.

Best Beach: Lighthouse Beach

February 23, 2023

The peaceful atmosphere of Lighthouse Beach is the exact reprieve Northwestern students need from our bustling campus.  Tucked away along Sheridan Road and only a 10-minute walk north of campus, Lighthouse...

Grosse Point Lighthouse. On Wednesday, visitors to Lighthouse Beach displayed a Confederate flag towel.

Confederate flag towel displayed at Lighthouse Beach; residents and city officials speak against hateful symbols

July 30, 2020

Visitors displayed a Confederate battle flag towel at Lighthouse Beach on Wednesday, which has resulted in outrage from local residents. A video from Evanston resident LaShandra Smith-Rayfield (Weinberg...

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