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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


Cuatro personas de pie frente a un altar colorido con calaveras y adornos de papel de seda.

Latinos en Evanston North Shore organiza una celebración del Día de los Muertos

November 2, 2021

El olor de pan de muerto recién horneado y los tonos dorados de las flores de cempasúchil llenaron la sala mientras los miembros de la comunidad honraban a los familiares y seres queridos fallecidos...

Four people standing in front of a colorful altar with skulls and tissue paper decorations. Credit: Dylan Wu/The Daily Northwestern

Latinos en Evanston North Shore hosts Día de los Muertos celebration

November 1, 2021

The smell of freshly baked pan de muerto and the golden hues of cempasúchil flowers (marigolds) filled the room as community members honored deceased family members and loved ones Saturday afternoon. The...

Volunteers at the Celebración de la Herencia Hispana event register attendees with sorteo, or giveaway. Attendees could also register for programs within Latinos en Evanston North Shore, like Los Años Dorados.

Latinos en Evanston North Shore hosts Celebración de la Herencia Hispana for Hispanic Heritage Month

October 4, 2021

Evanston residents and community members celebrated among the vibrant reds, yellows and greens of traditional Mexican clothing and papel picados for Sunday’s Celebración de la Herencia Hispana at James...

Two women with brown hair standing in front of yellow and purple flowers. The woman on the left is wearing a necklace and a black dress with short sleeves, and the woman on the right is wearing glasses and a blue dress with long sleeves.

Latinos en Evanston North Shore debuts “Los Años Dorados,” a program for elderly community members

September 30, 2021

When she came to the United States, Fabiola Alfonso’s mother, Celia, brought with her something Alfonso said is often taken for granted: her wisdom. Members of the elderly community have a collective...

A Black man stands speaking in front of a podium in a grey suit with a purple tie.

Leadership Evanston alumni reflect on the past year, reimagine Evanston’s future

May 7, 2021

Leadership Evanston alumni reflected on their experiences in the organization and looked to the city's future at the 29th annual Leadership Evanston Alumni event on Thursday.  Leadership Evanston is...

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