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If you’ve worked at The Daily, you’re no stranger to being told “no.” Odds are, you’ve interviewed a random person on the street about a serious topic, been asked to put down your camera at a critical moment, or, more generally, had to justify your presence as a reporter. As reporters, we are not strangers...
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Northwestern University and Evanston’s Only Daily News Source Since 1881
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Northwestern University and Evanston’s Only Daily News Source Since 1881
about 2 years ago
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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 pantries and learn business
management skills through food-related programs. Summer food progra…
over 3 years ago
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While he was an undergraduate at Northwestern, David Kan (Weinberg ’95, Feinberg
’99) didn’t eat for three days, striking with members of the Asian American
Advisory Board to advocate for an Asian American Studies Program at the
University. He returned to The Rock on Tuesday to tell current NU stud…
over 3 years ago
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When the pandemic started, Evanston Public Library’s Communications and
Marketing Director Jenette Sturges found herself struggling to digitize the
library’s large catalog of in-person resources with very little notice. Now, she
said she and her colleagues at EPL are able to offer more programming …
over 3 years ago
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When Bindu Reddy first moved to Evanston, she said there wasn’t a way for her to
connect with other Indian members of the community. She would have to travel to
neighboring suburbs to celebrate Indian holidays. “It’s not the same when the
people come to Naperville or Schaumburg,” Reddy said. “They h…
almost 4 years ago
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It’s no secret that college students love their bubble tea. Whether looking for
some afternoon caffeine or an after-dinner treat, Northwestern students have
frequented Evanston boba spots for years. In July 2021, Happy Lemon –– creator
of the salted cheese topping –– opened on Chicago Avenue to offe…
almost 4 years ago
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It’s no secret that college students love their bubble tea. Whether looking for
some afternoon caffeine or an after-dinner treat, Northwestern students have
frequented Evanston boba spots for years. In July 2021, Happy Lemon –– creator
of the salted cheese topping –– opened on Chicago Avenue to offe…
almost 4 years ago
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When Shams Frough graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago, he had
two major goals: to make a little money before starting medical school and to
support weavers in Afghanistan. The Taliban seized control of the Afghan
government and captured the capital city of Kabul on August 15, 2021. …
almost 4 years ago
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City Council voted Monday to allocate $200,000 of American Rescue Plan Act
funding to the ASPIRE-Evanston Community Healthcare Workforce Development
Program. What context should I know here? The city’s Economic Development
Committee recommended the council approve ARPA funding for the ASPIRE progra…
almost 4 years ago
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At the start of the pandemic, Scott Anderson, Prairie Moon’s marketing director,
was at a loss. Anderson was considering opening a second restaurant centered
around Italian food, but Prairie Moon couldn’t even serve its own patrons
indoors. He decided they would still open an Italian concept, Pasta…
almost 4 years ago
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The Evanston Arts Center announced its new Weighardt/Kawamura scholarship
Tuesday. The need-based scholarship will fund eight students’ tuition for arts
center classes each year for 25 years. It will also display 20 artists’ work
each year. The center also renamed its second floor gallery the Sueko …
almost 4 years ago
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In 2018, Rick Marsh rushed to City Council to voice his disappointment when
Evanston fired Kevin Brown, the director of Evanston’s outreach program for
at-risk youth. But while voicing his concern during public comment, he grew
increasingly disappointed with the methods he was offered to express his…
almost 4 years ago
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When Evanston/Skokie School District 65 teachers Jennifer Tertulien and Jenna
Arceneaux interviewed elementary school students in 2018, they asked
participants to name a book character that resembled them. The two educators
said what they saw was striking: girls and boys of color struggled to identi…
almost 4 years ago
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Evanston/Northshore NAACP provided residents with an update on the last year of
initiatives and shared committee updates at a virtual town hall Wednesday. Third
Vice President Sharon Weeks said the NAACP is particularly focused on health and
wellness this year, a pivot inspired by the pandemic. “T…
almost 4 years ago
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City Council voted 5-3 Monday night to approve Evanston’s 2022 Fiscal Year
Budget. The budget allocates about $360 million in total expenses, up more than
$60 million from last year. It will increase funding substantially from what was
originally proposed to the council for Evanston’s General Fund, …
about 4 years ago
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When Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark (Weinberg ‘94) thinks about her patients’ nutritional
health, she doesn’t imagine the food pyramid. Instead, the physician considers
the overall impact of social factors like access to nutrition and lifestyle on
their health. In her roles at NorthShore University Health Sy…
about 4 years ago
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When Dr. Parul Gupta (McCormick ’93) settled down in Evanston, she struggled to
find a South Asian community in the city. She said her kids didn’t have South
Asian friends at school, and cultural opportunities were few and far between. In
an effort to find and unite members of the South Asian commun…
about 4 years ago
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In 2010, the Iroquois Nationals field lacrosse team was ranked fourth in the
world. The team was set to travel to the World Lacrosse Championship in Britain,
but it was stopped in its tracks when it reached New York City. The United
Kingdom refused to issue visas based on the team’s tribal passports…
about 4 years ago