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

The Daily Northwestern


McCormick senior Dennis Ai accepts prize money on behalf of JiveHealth in Washington, D.C. The technology start-up placed first in the Partnership for a Healthier America End Childhood Obesity Innovation Challenge hosted by First Lady Michele Obama.

McCormick students Dennis Ai, Christian Yenko win big with healthy eating app JiveHealth

April 1, 2013

A technology start-up founded by a Northwestern student took home the grand prize of $10,000 last month in the Partnership for a Healthier America's End Childhood Obesity Innovation Challenge. At the...

The Rundown: Week of Feb. 25

February 28, 2013

Practice doesn’t always make perfect. Viewers are criticizing Anne Hathaway for her Best Supporting Actress acceptance speech at the Oscars. Instead of offering a heartfelt acceptance of the gold...

President Barack Obama speaks Friday at Chicago's Hyde Park Academy. Obama stressed the importance of strong families as a component of reducing gun violence in America.

President Obama visits Chicago, addresses gun violence with calls for economic and community growth

February 16, 2013

CHICAGO — President Barack Obama returned to his South Side roots Friday, calling economic opportunity and community development crucial in keeping children safe from gun violence. After much cheering,...

Murray returns from State of the Union as Cook County Commissioner calls for ‘common sense’ reform

February 14, 2013

Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) thinks mothers will be a crucial force in passing gun control legislation. “I think moms can put pressure on Congress and turn this issue around,” she told The Daily...

The JiveHealth app, created by McCormick senior Dennis Ai and McCormick sophomore Christian Yenko, is one of 10 semifinalists in the Partnership for a Healthier America’s End Childhood Obesity Innovation Challenge.

McCormick students develop app to encourage healthy eating

January 8, 2013

A pair of Northwestern students is currently in the running to present the app they developed at a summit featuring first lady Michelle Obama. McCormick senior Dennis Ai and McCormick sophomore Christian...

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