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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


Located on the corner of Division Street and Hoyne Avenue, “Together We Overcome” is one of Chicago’s oldest surviving urban artworks. Painted by John Weber, it signifies West Town resident’s longing for peace during a time of conflict.

Moving Pictures: Chicago’s mural culture challenged in the face of gentrification

April 21, 2020

A&E On a balmy afternoon, Chicago’s West Town resident Melissa Kamhout was awestruck by a vibrant mural while jogging in the neighborhood. Located on the corner of Division Street and...

Medill alumnus James Foley reports in Libya. The NU and Chicago communities are continuing to plan memorials and tributes to honor Foley, who was executed in August by the Islamic State group.

Northwestern, Chicago memorialize James Foley

November 2, 2014

More than two months after the Islamic State group executed Northwestern alumnus James Foley, the NU and Chicago communities are continuing to honor and remember his legacy. NU will hold a memorial...

CAPS Hispanic, Latino liaison aims to build connections with students, within Alianza

April 14, 2014

New Counseling and Psychological Services counselor Rosemary Magana began working at Northwestern last week and said she hopes to develop a strong connection with Hispanic and Latino students through...

Chicago organizers talk environmental justice at panel discussion

November 14, 2013

Chicago community organizers spoke on current efforts to combat environmental injustice at a panel Thursday night. The event drew about 15 people to McCormick Auditorium to discuss environmental justice,...

Kevin Coval, Lisa Wagner-Carollo, and Lauren Pacheco speak Tuesday evening in Fisk Hall about their work in uniting art with social justice. Coval is a poet, Wagner-Carollo is the founder of Still Point Theater Collective and Pacheco works in Chicago to diversify the arts community.

Artists discuss social justice, community connections at NCDC panel

May 28, 2013

Three Chicago artists discussed how to use art for social change in a panel event Tuesday evening. Poet Kevin Coval, theater director Lisa Wagner-Carollo and arts administrator Lauren Pacheco spoke...

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