Judy Zeng

Oct 27, 2024 | midstory.org | Casey He |Ryan Konarska |JULIA GONZÁLEZ |Julia Gonzalez |Tyler Pellek |Judy Zeng

Midstory is a 501(c)(3) non-profit thinkhub that progresses the narrative of the Midwest by incubating bright, diverse and interdisciplinary thinkers to exchange ideas and envision the future of our region through multimedia storytelling and solutions-oriented research since its founding in 2018.

Jul 19, 2024 | midstory.org | Judy Zeng

One continuous line maneuvered by two turning knobs. Shake it to erase. French electrician André Cassagnes created the Etch A Sketch in the 1950s. Its ingenuity is in the aluminum powder coating on the inside of the glass screen, which is recoated after shaking the toy. As the stylus moves, it scrapes off the powder to create dark lines.

Apr 22, 2024 | northbynorthwestern.com | Sammi Li |Judy Zeng

For the past few years, Josh McKenzie had a strong fanbase on NU’s. As the face of Wildcat Welcome, students cheered enthusiastically during his speeches and opened his emails gleefully. When McKenzie parted ways with NU last year, a question arose: Who will take on the title of the University’s slayest employee? NBN spent the quarter on a search for his successor.

Mar 7, 2024 | northbynorthwestern.com | Judy Zeng

On the 500 block of Dempster, Evanston families crowded around a fiery red two-person lion, performed by Freddie’s Modern Kung Fu. The lion danced to the sound of beating drums while throwing lettuce, which symbolizes prosperity and good luck. In the background of the spectacle, visitors lined up for free red envelopes and hot chocolate.