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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


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Omar Salem, D65 board candidate, talks social equity and fiscal responsibility in schools

March 15, 2023

Omar Salem, an Evanston/Skokie School District 65 parent, said he’s consistently been frustrated with how the district communicates with parents, students and the community.  That’s one of the...

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Evanston school board candidates say campaigning costs pose barriers

March 8, 2023

After the November 2022 elections, Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board of Education candidate Omar Salem said he and his daughter collected over 200 old lawn signs from around the city. He painted...

Exterior of the Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Education Center, a brick building with large windows.

District 65 candidates speak at virtual forum about education plans

February 17, 2023

Candidates for the Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board of Education spoke about their plans for the district at a virtual forum Thursday hosted by Evanston Live TV. Sergio Hernandez, president...

Four Evanston/Skokie School District 65 school board members sit behind a wooden desk.

District 65 board to choose from 12 hopefuls to fill seat left by Anya Tanyavutti

September 30, 2022

Content warning: this article discusses anti-Black hate crimes and hate symbols. A Northwestern sociology professor, a real estate broker and former preschool director, an issues director for the Illinois...

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In Focus: As community members remain split on SROs in Niles Township high schools, the district fails to act

February 11, 2022

Content warning: This story contains mentions of police violence and gun violence. When Jasmine Sebaggala’s 15-year-old daughter went to get a drink during her lunch period at Niles West High School...

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