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The Daily Northwestern

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

The Daily Northwestern


Podculture: From BookTok to Bestseller

Podculture: From BookTok to Bestseller

April 28, 2021

For some students, quarantine allowed them to rediscover reading for pleasure. A renewed interest in books led to the rise of BookTok, a niche of TikTok focusing on book recommendations, reviews, and comedic...

Xu’s most famous TikTok video has over 15 million views. She said the video circulated on both TikTok and Instagram, strengthening her presence on both platforms.

Northwestern students find internet success

February 18, 2021

TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter all have their forms of viral personalities: some are overnight sensations who stumble into fame, while some carefully craft their online personality. Some also happen...

Davis’ Instagram, where she posts photos of her new makeup looks. Davis’ latest post is part of her “Valentine’s Day Series.”

Q&A: Freshman Kenny Davis talks makeup, TikTok following

February 17, 2021

Medill freshman Kenny Davis has been applying makeup since she was 14 years old. In quarantine, she started to share her makeup looks through social media. Davis has since garnered more than 42,000 likes...

NUDeclassified: Who’s TikTok famous on campus?

NUDeclassified: Who’s TikTok famous on campus?

February 17, 2021

TikTok surged in popularity during quarantine and some Northwestern students found stardom with it. Listen to Northwestern TikTok creators talk about what inspires them, what they create and what went...

The Weekly: Week 5 Recap

The Weekly: Week 5 Recap

February 15, 2021

Evanston’s aldermen are discussing solutions to replace lead water pipes in private residences and a look into how Evanston’s small businesses are celebrating Valentine’s Day from hot chocolate bombs...

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