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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


A number of food items on a tan lunch plate. From left to right, there is a fork, tater tots, celery and carrots and a carton of milk. Below that there are orange slices and a burger.

Here are the food-related service programs available in Evanston this summer

May 25, 2022

In recent years, Evanston has expanded its availability of fresh fruits and vegetables for residents of all ages. This summer, residents can access meals through a summer food program and a number of food...

Ms. Penny Cost speaks to the audience, while wearing a black wig, glasses, crystal earrings, a big necklace, a black dress and angel wings.

Ms. Penny Cost discusses being the first drag queen certified candidate for ordination in the United Methodist Church

February 25, 2022

Wearing a black sequin dress and angel wings, Ms. Penny Cost strutted down the aisle of the Jeanne Vail Chapel to discuss her experiences as the first drag queen to become a certified candidate for ordination...

A pair of praying hands with various religious iconographies surrounding them.

A guide to religious spaces at NU

August 15, 2021

Northwestern’s students come to campus from over 75 countries and practice a variety of faith traditions. Starting just days after move-in, undergraduates can find community through many spiritual and...

Supporters for the Simple Plan hold banners and sing at the 2019 Special Session of the United Methodist General Conference. Some local Methodists are considering a split from the Church.

After ban on LGBT-inclusive practices, progressive Methodists in Evanston see potential split of church

May 15, 2019

Many progressive Methodists in the Evanston community are facing difficult decisions after the church strengthened bans on LGBT-inclusive practices, with some predicting a possible split. At a special...

University Christian Ministry at 1834 Chicago Ave. The virtual event explored queerness and faith and the journeys of the panelists in reconciling the two.

Overlooked: Christian Spaces for LGBTQ-identifying students exist despite oppression

May 13, 2019

This article is the third in “Overlooked,” a series that explores the experiences of underrepresented groups in different spaces on campus. Julie Windsor Mitchell has been executive director and...

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