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3 weeks ago | 
dailynorthwestern.com | Anavi Prakash |Sophie Baker
Three generations of the Grizzard/Wallace family walked to the McGaw YMCA to vote in Evanston’s April 1 consolidated municipal election Tuesday afternoon. The 2nd Ward residents have an ancestor who was told to enlist in the armed forces to secure his right to vote, said Joy Grizzard, the eldest of the three. She said after he finished his service, he still faced challenges voting due to the poll taxes in place.
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1 month ago | 
dailynorthwestern.com | Alexander Hernandez Gonzalez |Alice Oh |Anavi Prakash
In this episode, The Daily reports on hot takes of the week, top Opinion stories of the past two weeks along with other op-ed and contributing pieces that we received. The Daily explores confident speaking, live classical music and Northwestern’s response to federal orders.
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1 month ago | 
dailynorthwestern.com | Alexander Hernandez Gonzalez |Alice Oh |Anavi Prakash
Skip to Content March 3, 2025 In this episode, The Daily reports on hot takes of the week, top Opinion stories of the past two weeks along with other op-ed and contributing pieces that we received. The Daily explores graduation advice, documentary “October 8” and the behind the scenes of Bill Gates’ innovation process. JILLIAN MOORE: My hot take is that red carpet fashion is so back.
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
dailynorthwestern.com | Anavi Prakash |Dov Elul |Jake Epstein |Shun Graves
What is the rollercoaster that is Envision Evanston 2045? What does Trump’s potential travel ban mean for Northwestern’s international students? The Daily answers these questions and recaps other top stories from the last week. ANAVI PRAKASH: The first story from The Daily’s features desk dives into the next installment of the chronicles of Envision Evanston 2045. And Trump’s potential travel ban raises the stakes for international students. From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Anavi Prakash.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
dailynorthwestern.com | Anavi Prakash
The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board of Education heard four options for the district’s Structural Deficit Reduction Plan at its Committee of the Whole meeting Monday. The plan started in February 2024, when the district reduced its spending by $6.5 million for fiscal year 2025. The rest of the plan is made up of three phases, which run through fiscal year 2027. Phase 1 included a hiring freeze and the development of the SDRP’s framework.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
dailynorthwestern.com | Anavi Prakash |Dov Elul |Sophie Baker |Nineth Kanieski Koso
January 12, 2025 What is Envision Evanston 2045’s timeline? What was different during this year’s Early Decision admissions? What goes on behind the scenes of NU’s 82nd Dolphin Show? The Daily answers these questions and recaps other top stories from the last week. ANAVI PRAKASH: Envision Evanston 2045 takes the main stage as it reaches its fifth and final planned phase. Early decision results came out, accepting about 55% of Northwestern’s Class of 2029.
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Jan 12, 2025 | 
dailynorthwestern.com | Anavi Prakash
Evanston resident Judy Baron Fultz collects retro electronic toys that remind her of her childhood. From Santa Claus figurines that sing to movie characters that say their signature lines, she said she has them all. If a toy stops working, Baron Fultz said she knows exactly where to get it repaired: the Evanston Repair Cafe. The Repair Cafe is staffed by a group of volunteers who offer skills in electronics and jewelry repair, sewing and knife sharpening.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
dailynorthwestern.com | Anavi Prakash
January 7, 2025 The Cook County Officers Electoral Board removed Evanston resident Anita Opdycke from the April Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board of Education ballot Thursday. The board — made up of the county clerk, clerk of the circuit court and county state’s attorney — reviewed three objections to District 65 candidates, all filed by Evanston resident Neal Weingarden.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
dailynorthwestern.com | Anavi Prakash |Leah Schroeder |Shun Graves |Madeline King
The Daily Northwestern’s campus, city, arts and entertainment and sports desk editors review the year and preview the headlines they’re keeping their eye on. ANAVI PRAKASH: Academic freedom, a battle between Mayor Daniel Biss and Jeff Boarini, student theater shows and Northwestern’s lacrosse team’s legacy are just some of the storylines Daily editors are delving into in the new year. From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Anavi Prakash.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
dailynorthwestern.com | Anavi Prakash
Seventy-year-old musician Tony Toneji Garrett grew up in a time before Kwanzaa came into existence. He said his family instead celebrated what they called “Little Christmas,” where they exchanged small gifts to celebrate each other and their community. Garrett added that he always wanted a “form of self-identity” for the African American community but never found one. “I always thought, what do we have that we can call our own?” Garrett said.
