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

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Evanston’s literary community celebrates National Poetry Month

April 13, 2022

Evanston residents can celebrate National Poetry Month this April with a variety of readings and workshops hosted by the city’s literary community. Evanston Public Library plans to host a poetry workshop...

Poetry in a heartbeat: Slam Society members share what poetry means to them

Poetry in a heartbeat: Slam Society members share what poetry means to them

May 1, 2019

Throughout National Poetry Month, The Daily sat down with Slam Society members to hear what poetry means to them. Their poems touch on everything from gender to race to childhood memories, bringing younger...

Poetry in a heartbeat: Kourtni McNeil

Poetry in a heartbeat: Kourtni McNeil

May 1, 2019

WILSON CHAPMAN: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Wilson Chapman. Thanks for tuning in. The Daily is collaborating with a selection of poets from The Slam Society, a performance poetry group on campus....

Poetry in a heartbeat: Rachael Zisk

Poetry in a heartbeat: Rachael Zisk

May 1, 2019

ALEXIS WHITE: From The Daily Northwestern, this is Alexis White. Thanks for tuning in. The Daily is collaborating with a selection of poets from The Slam Society, a performance poetry group on campus....

Poetry in a heartbeat: Eric Hochberger

Poetry in a heartbeat: Eric Hochberger

May 1, 2019

ERIC HOCHBERGER: I’m a paradox like free chains. I’m out of mind and yet insane. Like power walking, I’m stressed leisure. I’m an epileptic detective, search and seizure. I’m an antiseptic...

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