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

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

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Cody Keenan (Weinberg ’02) speaks in Harris Hall at an event sponsored by Contemporary Thought Speaker Series. Keenan served as director of speechwriting for former President Barack Obama from 2013 to 2017.

NU alumnus Cody Keenan discusses career as Obama’s speechwriter

April 11, 2017

Empathy and curiosity are the two most important qualities for a speechwriter, said Cody Keenan (Weinberg ’02), director of speechwriting for former President Barack Obama. Speaking to an audience...

Captured: Obama's Farewell Address

Captured: Obama’s Farewell Address

January 11, 2017

Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This will be a space to share photos by The Daily’s staff as well as photos from members of our community. Students can submit entries to be considered...

President Barack Obama delivers his Farewell Address at Chicago's McCormick Place on Tuesday evening. In his nearly hourlong speech, Obama implored young people to get involved in the political process. "It has been the honor of my life to serve you. I won't stop," the president said.

Obama urges unity, civic engagement in farewell speech

January 11, 2017

CHICAGO — President Barack Obama encouraged young Americans to “hitch their wagon to something bigger than themselves” during a highly-anticipated homecoming Farewell Address at the McCormick Place...

More than 18,000 people attended President Barack Obama's farewell address at the McCormick Place convention center. Multiple Northwestern students were in the crowd on Tuesday night.

Northwestern students join Chicago crowds for Obama’s farewell address

January 11, 2017

As President Barack Obama returned with family and loved ones to the city he called “home,” Northwestern students joined tens of thousands in Chicago on Tuesday night to watch the president give his...

Evanston recognized for measures to prevent childhood obesity

November 10, 2015

Evanston received recognition Nov. 5 for its work to combat childhood obesity and promote healthy living through first lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! campaign. The city received five gold medals...

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