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Jorja Siemons

Jorja Siemons

Author at The Daily Northwestern, Northwestern University at The Daily Northwestern, Northwestern University

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    Recent Articles

    dailynorthwestern.com

    Evanston to create Youth Advisory Committee to boost civic engagement

    The city is recruiting a new Youth Advisory Committee to develop youth-oriented community resources, according to a news release. The committee will prioritize youth participation in local civic activities by initiating education campaigns. Members will serve as an advisory committee to city governm…
    about 4 years ago
    dailynorthwestern.com

    City Council to talk local dog park Monday

    In 2016, a rising Lake Michigan submerged Evanston’s fenced-off dog beach. Attempts by the city of Evanston Parks and Recreation and city of Evanston Public Works Agency to keep the fenced-off beach in operation — which included trucking in sand and temporary relocation — ultimately failed. Now, fiv…
    about 4 years ago
    dailynorthwestern.com

    Evanston City Council discusses potential dog park locations, concerns

    Councilmembers and residents discussed concerns and benefits for a proposed Evanston dog park during Monday’s City Council meeting. After Lake Michigan’s rising waters submerged Evanston’s fenced-off dog beach in 2016, some community members have pushed for a new, dedicated space for dogs. Evanston…
    about 4 years ago
    dailynorthwestern.com

    Evanston Youth step up, advocate in 2021 municipal elections

    Evanston youth participated in this past year’s elections by voting and engaging with local campaigns. Mayor Daniel Biss’ campaign team was entirely Gen Z, and Sebastian Nalls was 20-years-old when he ran for mayor. High school students organized town hall forums for candidates, created voter guides…
    about 4 years ago
    dailynorthwestern.com

    Jonathan Nieuwsma talks transition into Evanston’s City Council

    This article is part of a four-part series featuring new City Councilmembers. The Daily is sitting down with councilmembers to find out how they’ve been adjusting to their new roles — and where they stand on their platforms now. For Ald. Jonathan Nieuwsma (4th), the transition from environmental co…
    about 4 years ago
    dailynorthwestern.com

    “Anthro-obscene: What We Choose Not to See” explores climate change...

    The wreckage of homes lies littered on a desolate highway. Tall piles of wood and broken concrete obscure a stormy grey sky. Palm trees curl over from high winds. This is the landscape artist Stefan Petranek captures in a 14-panel photography display exposing Hurricane Michael’s destruction of Mexi…
    about 4 years ago
    dailynorthwestern.com

    Evanston secures $500,000 to expand solar power access

    Evanston has secured $500,000 from federal funds to expand access to solar power in the city’s low-income households, the city announced Monday. The funds come from the $211 million allocated for Illinois projects in Congress’ 2022 Omnibus Appropriations Bill, signed by President Joe Biden on March…
    over 3 years ago
    dailynorthwestern.com

    ETHS students walk out to call for sustainability coordinator, advo...

    Holding a sign reading “Witherspoon: this is your legacy,” Evanston Township High School senior Ethan Schaefer stood among a crowd of nearly 150 students and Evanston residents Monday afternoon. His sign called on Superintendent Eric Witherspoon, who is set to retire in June, to increase the school’…
    over 3 years ago
    dailynorthwestern.com

    Preparing for retirement, Karen Singer reflects on 18 years of lead...

    Content warning: This article contains mention of domestic abuse and anti-Black hate crimes. When Karen Singer started working as YWCA Evanston/North Shore’s interim executive director in August 2004, she didn’t anticipate applying for the permanent position. “I had known very little about YWCA —…
    over 3 years ago