Divya Bhardwaj

For Northwestern for Ukraine’s first fundraiser, students sold handmade pins made of yellow and blue pompoms as well as Ukrainian pastries and candies. Weeks later, their creations have become visible symbols of support across campus. Sonya Voloboi, a McCormick sophomore who immigrated to the U.S.…

The Evanston Township High School District 202 Board of Education spoke Tuesday about addressing disproportionate enrollment across racial demographic groups in Advanced Placement classes. D202 Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Pete Bavis, along with ETHS teachers, presented statistics on the number and demographics of juniors and seniors taking Advanced Placement classes. In response to...

A burst pipe led to the discovery of asbestos in Chute Middle School’s gym, resulting in its temporary closure, according to Joseph Sierra, director of operations at Evanston/Skokie School District 65. Water from a burst pipe in a store room spread to the gym, causing the wooden floor to expand, Sierra said at District 65’s...

Despite wintry weather, local vendors converge at the Evanston Ecology Center on select Saturday mornings for the city’s indoor farmers market. “We as small businesses are always looking to promote our products, and in-person is the way to do that,” said Misala Calakovic, owner of vegan cosmetics company Journey: One Bar at a Time. For...

Darrell King, the Evanston water production bureau chief, was named the Illinois Sector American Water Works Association Water Professional of the Year, according to an Evanston news release. ISAWWA annually presents the award to “a professional in the water industry who (demonstrates) dedication and motivation to encouraging people to pursue a career in the water...

When Ald. Devon Reid (8th) walks his dog late at night, he said he sometimes sees a rat pop out from an alley. Reid is not the only one to run into these rodents. Many residents have spotted them in residences, local businesses and the streets, he said. “I’ve received almost more complaints about rats...

Both the Evanston/Skokie School District 65 and the Evanston Township High School District 202 Boards of Education have seats up for grabs in the upcoming election this April. The District 65 and District 202 boards each comprise seven members who serve four-year terms. This year, two incumbents and three challengers are contending for three positions...

Taylor Swift fans’ “Wildest Dreams” are coming true as the Eras Tour makes its way across the country, and its upcoming stop in Chicago has Northwestern students preparing to be “Enchanted.”  The singer-songwriter’s sixth tour spans 52 dates in 20 U.S. cities. She will perform at Soldier Field June 2-4, with girl in red and...