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The Daily Northwestern

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


Northwestern students walk across a snowy Lakefill. The Evanston Winter Games aim to encourage residents to get outside and appreciate the winter weather.

Evanston groups host inaugural winter games

February 7, 2021

Anybody have a torch? The inaugural Evanston Winter Games have come to town. The City of Evanston, Downtown Evanston, Amita Health, Byline Bank, the Family Institute at Northwestern University, the...

Evanston residents and other Americans have reported experiencing more vivid and bizarre dreams during the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19’s unexpected side effect: community members report pandemic dreams

May 5, 2020

If hotel rooms, bugs and dust have been haunting your dreams lately, you’re not alone. Chicago psychotherapist Karol Weigelt, who runs a monthly “dream group” in Evanston at The C.G. Jung Center,...

In Focus: As student mental health concerns rise, parents and social workers worry District 65 services aren’t equitable

In Focus: As student mental health concerns rise, parents and social workers worry District 65 services aren’t equitable

May 31, 2019

Margaret Rothe has met with children from almost every elementary and middle school in Evanston during her 25 years as a social worker in Evanston/Skokie School District 65. By now, she’s working...

Queer Eye’s Karamo Brown. Brown’s event will focus on creating success from each individual’s unique traits.

Queer Eye’s Karamo Brown to speak at ETHS

November 28, 2018

Social worker, television personality, activist and father — these are all words that come to mind when thinking about Karamo Brown, resident culture expert and core member of the “Fab Five” on Netflix’s...

Kevin Stoffel, Weinberg senior, writes on a board titled “Dear Perfectionism.” The Family Institute’s #PerfectlyImperfectNU campaign encourages students to “flaunt their flaws” and speak up if they need help with the pressures of school.

Don’t pretend you’re perfect, Family Institute tells students

November 1, 2018

The Family Institute wants students to flaunt their flaws — and in return, they’ll offer hot chocolate and tips on how to cope with perfectionism and the chance to write perfectionism a postcard. The...

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