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New Living Space for NU Students

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 03:22:21 GMT

While most students were on break this summer, their dorms in Evanston were getting a makeover. Antonia Cerejido takes you inside.

NU Greek Community Lays Foundation for Handicap Accessible Housing

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 03:34:09 GMT

Sorority and fraternity houses lay the bricks to become more handicap accessible. Ariel Rothfield takes a look at the changes.

NUDM Voted Nation's Most Influential College Organization

Kayla Stoner — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:28:05 GMT

Justin Schecker 10/03/2011 It’s only five months until Northwestern students dance for the nation's most influential college organization. Northwestern’s Dance Marathon earned the title at the third annual Classy Awards last month. NUDM was one of ten college finalists nominated based on ho

Seth Meyers Named Grand Marshall of Homecoming Parade

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:53:42 GMT

NNN Staff 10/03/2011 Saturday Night Live head writer Seth Meyers will be the Grand Marshal of this year's homecoming parade. The 1996 graduate of the School of Communication will lead floats down Sheridan Road on October 26th. He last appeared on campus two years ago when he performed

Bike the Ridge 2011

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:17:59 GMT

Carley Lake 10/03/2011 Normally residents can't ride a bike down Ridge Avenue in Evanston, but car traffic between Howard and Church streets was closed Sunday for the annual Bike the Ridge event. Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl kicked off the event with "ready-set-go" at 9a.m. on Howard Street.

Students Dig In at Big Bite Night

Kayla Stoner — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 05:17:43 GMT

Ed Demaria 10/03/2011 Some might call Evanston the dining capital of the North Shore, and this weekend NU students sunk their teeth into everything Evanston has to offer. Sunday was the annual Big Bite Night, where restaurants offered free samples and coupons to students and the community.

Sweeter Connections with Evanston Residents

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:03:24 GMT

NNN Staff 10/03/2011 Northwestern administrators aim to sweeten the relationship between Evanston residents and off-campus students through tasty interaction. Sunday afternoon, NU gave Andy's Custard to more than 50 residents living west of campus. The event was held at Fireman's Park.

Cats Fall to Illini in Dramatic Last Play

Kayla Stoner — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 05:09:06 GMT

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NU Golfer Takes a Shot at the Masters

Kayla Stoner — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 05:02:13 GMT

Kayla Stoner 10/03/2011 Senior golfer Eric Chun returns to the states today after taking a shot at a big title – number one golfer in Asia. Chun golfed in the Asian Amateur tournament in Singapore this weekend, representing his home country of South Korea. He finished 14 th with a score of

Shurna Named to Wooden Watch List

Kayla Stoner — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 06:19:06 GMT

Jon Rosenberg 10/03/2011 The smooth stroke of Wildcat basketball Jon Schurna was selected to the Wooden Watch List Monday. Chosen as one of the top 50 frontrunners for college basketball’s most prestigious award by national media, Schurna will face the tall order of filling the mongo-sized sh

A Capella Reaches New Ears

Kayla Stoner — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:13:07 GMT

NNN Staff 10/03/2011 Northwestern a capella reaches for new heights this year. With brand new members on board, each group is ready to share its unique style of music across campus and the country. New members in Treblemakers could be heard performing Sunday night at Norris. Four fre

Shaggy Performs for NU Fraternity

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:37:09 GMT

Ariel Rothfield 10/17/2011 While Dillo Day is still months away, and the A&O Fall Ball is not until next month, students still had the chance to see a Grammy Award winning artist on Sunday. Shaggy was keeping it real for Sigma Chi's annual Derby Days bash. He performed popular hits such as “It

Carving for a Cure

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 03:51:28 GMT

10/17/2011 It wouldn't be fall without pumpkins, and on Saturday the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority hosted Carve to Cure Cancer. Zetas, students and members of the community decorated pumpkins to raise money for breast cancer awareness. The event was the culmination of Zeta's Think Pink Week.

Digital Doorman Rings in Students' Packages

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 03:32:56 GMT

NNN Staff 10/10/2011 Students may be getting their hands on care packages from home sooner. University Residential Life is proposing a system that notifies students by email when their packages arrive in the mailroom. They say the system, called “My Digital Doorman,” is four to ten times

Fast Food Race

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:00:20 GMT

Taylor Maycan 10/17/2011 Sweets and sweat aren't usually a good combination, but runners on the lakefill got a taste of both Saturday morning when Northwestern’s Triathlon Club hosted its 6 th annual Krispy Kreme Doughnut 5k Run. It's a 5k race with a tasty twist. At the end of each mile, runne

Greek Week Recap 2011

Kayla Stoner — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 05:10:39 GMT

Catherine Ton 10/10/2011 This year's annual Greek Week gave Northwestern sororities and fraternities a chance to compete with chapter pride. Events included the Greek Week Day of Service, a Greek gods and goddesses contest, a top chef challenge, and a stroll competition. NU’s four Greek c

It Gets Better

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:45:32 GMT

Nina Leff 10/05/2011 Northwestern Athletics joins the likes of President Obama and Google after being the first collegiate athletics department to create a video for the "It Gets Better" project. The project began one year ago in hopes of ending the epidemic of suicides among LGBT youths.

Lupe Fiasco to Perform at Fall Ball

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:41:35 GMT

Ed Demaria 10/17/2011 Northwestern students could soon have a chance to see platinum recording artist Lupe Fiasco on campus. The rapper is rumored to perform at A&O’s Fall Ball on November 4. Lupe’s name first became involved with the show back in September when he listed an Evanston

New Alcohol Arrest Definitions

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 03:09:51 GMT

Elizabeth Schulze 10/12/2011 The university is loosening its definition of alcohol arrests. In its annual security and fire report, University Police are predicting a change in the number of student alcohol violations. "You will see a drop there in the number of alcohol arrests,” NUPD Chi

New Discount Card Comes to NU

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:52:02 GMT

Kathryn Nathanson 10/10/2011 For Northwestern students looking to save some cash and still eat out, there's a new discount card in Evanston. Founded by a student at the University of Pennsylvania, UniEats is spreading to college towns across the country. Nathaniel Harley and Alex Spatt

Northwestern Named in Top Ten Most Expensive Schools

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 03:23:22 GMT

Justin Schecker 10/12/2011 A new Forbes Magazine report ranks Northwestern as the 9th most expensive school in the country. The report uses data from the National Center for Education Studies. It factors in the cost of tuition, room and board, and other expenses such as textbooks.

Northwestern's Own Marathoners

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:56:33 GMT

Elizabeth Schulze 10/10/2011 Thousands of local runners are still feeling the runner's high after logging 26 miles in Sunday’s Chicago Marathon. NNN caught up with some of Northwestern's very own athletes and other runners when they crossed the finish line. Watch the video for their rea

NU Hosts Humanities Festival

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 03:46:27 GMT

10/17/2011 Chicago's Humanities Festival started its annual series of events on Northwestern’s Evanston campus Sunday. Organizers say the festival's goals are to promote the humanities for an audience of all ages. Topics of lectures included the American justice system and art history.

Party Title for NU Dorm

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 04:01:43 GMT

Jessica Schiffman 10/12/2011 When it comes to the most social dorm on campus, ask anyone and they'll most likely give the same answer – Bobb McCulloch. The north-campus dorm nestled in the middle of the fraternity quad was recently named the biggest party dorm in the nation. false

Trophies and Fast Food Arrive on Campus

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:52:59 GMT

Sam Rong 10/05/2011 It is rare to see cheeseburgers and football trophies in the same place at the same time, but Wendy's 2011 Tour of America is doing just that. Wendy's mobile taste tour restaurant made a pit stop at SPAC on Wednesday. It’s a nationwide tour to promote Wendy's new Dave's

Victory for NU Living Wage Campaign

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:25:23 GMT

Jolene Zhou 10/10/2011 Two years after starting the fight to raise salaries for campus workers, members of Northwestern’s Living Wage campaign celebrate a victory. The Living Wage Campaign hosted a forum at Harris Hall on Thursday to go over the new contract for dining hall and Norris food servic

Firefighter Dies in Chicago Marathon

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:18:24 GMT

NNN Staff 10/10/2011 Authorities are investigating the cause of death of a firefighter who collapsed in Sunday’s Chicago Marathon. 35-year-old William Caviness fell Sunday morning just five hundred yards from the finish line. The veteran marathoner from North Carolina was raising mone

Inspector General Proposes Budget Fix

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 03:59:00 GMT

Kayla Stoner 10/05/2011 Taxes, tolls and fees – they’re not words most people like to hear, but Chicago’s Inspector General, Joe Ferguson, says the city has to do something to be more self-sufficient. The Inspector General’s Office released a report Tuesday with options to cut spending and raise

Occupy Wall Street Hits Chicago

Kayla Stoner — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 05:09:15 GMT

Justin Schecker 10/10/2011 It’s been 24 days since the Occupy Wall Street protests began, and the goals of the movement are not yet clearly defined. Despite that fact, the non-violent demonstrations against social inequality have spread to major cities across the country. Over the weekend, the

Evanston Budget Debate

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 03:20:33 GMT

Eric Feldman 10/17/2011 City officials continue to debate ways to reduce a more than $2 million deficit. Saturday morning, Evanston City Council listened to the budget proposal for the 2012 fiscal year. According to that proposal, Evanston residents could face a 3 percent property tax hike.

Evanston Evenings Make Students Feel at Home

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:38:09 GMT

Justin Hatfield 10/10/2011 For most college students, a home cooked meal is farther than a walk away, but Northwestern students didn't have to walk far on Thursday to spend time around the family dinner table. It was all part of Evanston Evenings. The Peaceable Cities Organization joined Northwe

Evanston Welcomes First Distillery

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:05:44 GMT

Christina Fan Sam Rong 10/05/2011 What used to be a dry town now welcomes its first distillery. Evanston restaurants could not serve alcohol until 1972 – 39 years after the end of prohibition. Now Few Spirits becomes the first business in the city to distill and sell its own alcohol.

Housing Leases in Jeopardy Again

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 03:49:32 GMT

Justin Schecker 10/05/2011 Evanston housing ordinances are under scrutiny again. It’s not only the “brothel” law on the table, but any number of code violations. It’s not yet clear exactly what violations the report includes, but the city produced a list of 52 properties that don't follow the cod

Housing on Townhall Agenda

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 03:14:49 GMT

Elizabeth Schulze 10/17/2011 An Evanston housing ordinance that prohibits more than three unrelated people from living together leaves students living off-campus with many questions. The university hosted a Town Hall meeting Monday night for students and administrators to discuss those quest

Housing Violations Still Unresolved

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:33:39 GMT

Ed Demaria 10/10/2011 There is still a cloud of uncertainty surrounding the enforcement of city housing codes. Last week the city of Evanston released a list of 52 residences that are under investigation. Students live in 49 of those properties. University officials say they've asked the

King of the Bike Path

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:13:21 GMT

Elizabeth Schulze 10/05/2011 When Nate Bartlett was freshman, he rode his bike all the way from his home in Massachusetts to campus. Now a senior, he continues to bike the streets of Evanston. “It's a fun activity,” Bartlett says. “It's a good way to exercise. It's a good way to get from place

New Jobs for NU Students

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 03:30:30 GMT

10/17/2011 Northwestern students looking for work off-campus attended Thursday's Youth Job Center Career Fair at the Evanston Public Library. Organizers say 487 job seekers and more than 20 employers attended the fair. Employers ranged from major banks to food and retail services.

Property List Removed From City Website

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 03:30:47 GMT

Justin Schecker 10/12/2011 Evanston’s Planning and Development Committee voted Monday to remove its list of properties under investigation from the city's web site. Northwestern's dean of students says Northwestern students live in 49 of the 52 addresses on that list. Se

Rolling Along at Evanston Skate Rinks

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 03:48:11 GMT

Eric Feldman 10/12/2011 For the first time since August, Evanston's Fleetwood-Jourdain Center transforms its basketball court into a roller-skating rink. It’s one of three local community centers that re-opened roller-skating for people of all ages over the weekend. Saturday was kids da

Youth Job Fair Hits Evanston

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 03:21:37 GMT

Sam Rong 10/12/2011 For students having trouble finding work study jobs, it might be time to look beyond Northwestern. The Youth Job Center of Evanston will hold its fall job fair tomorrow at the Evanston Public Library. The fair is open to all job-seekers 16 and over. It will include mor

Hookah Lounges Not a Safe Alternative

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 03:05:54 GMT

Kathryn Nathanson 10/10/2011 A popular alternative to traditional cigarettes isn’t as safe as many previously thought. Many students say they prefer hookah, an oriental tobacco pipe that filters using water, to traditional cigarettes. The owner of Kush Hookah Lounge in Skokie says smoking

New Technology Keeps Drivers Safe

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 03:19:38 GMT

Christina Fan 10/12/2011 Police might be reporting fewer car accidents in the future thanks to new behind-the-wheel technology. Chicago car dealerships are promoting products that keep drivers, like Dulu Miah, more alert and awake. Miah, a taxi driver, is a seasoned veteran when it comes t

Running - Is It Good For You?

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:24:06 GMT

10/17/2011 A marathon is a rigorous race that requires even more rigorous training. One week after the death firefighter William Caviness at the Chicago Marathon, runners are reconsidering their training and race-day tactics. Northwestern junior Will McCabe completed his second Chicago Marathon thi

Big Win for NU Bass Fishing Team

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:32:27 GMT

Jamie Arkin 10/17/2011 An NU sports team that doesn’t inspire a lot of talk is making big noise this weekend. The duo of Jimmy Morrow and Matt Kestufskie won the FLW College Fishing Regional Championship last weekend for Northwestern’s Bass Fishing Team. The team won a new boat and $25,00

Highlights - NU vs. Michigan

Kayla Stoner — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 05:03:52 GMT

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Kupe Claims Big Ten Soccer Title

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 03:36:02 GMT

Brandon Liebhaber 10/10/2011 Senior soccer player Oliver Kupe was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week Monday. Kupe scored two goals for the Cats last week - one in a 1-1 tie with number 12 Notre Dame and another in a 3-2 victory over conference rival Ohio State. Kupe leads the tea

Lessons Learned from Illinois

Kayla Stoner — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 05:08:18 GMT

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NU vs. Iowa Highlights

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:30:27 GMT

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Preparing for Iowa

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 03:55:48 GMT

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A&O gives donation to support Pakistan

Jason Seher — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 04:05:42 GMT

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Better Childcare for NU Community

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 02:48:23 GMT

Carley Lake 10/19/2011 Northwestern University announces plans to create new childcare options near campus. The Evanston campus is partnering with Bright Horizons Family Solutions to open a new center in the fall. While the location has not yet been determined, it will include 20 spaces f

Breaking Gender Barriers at Northwestern

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:39:12 GMT

10/05/2011 Dr. Margaret Gerber graduated from Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine in 1939. Decades after her graduation, Gerber, who goes by the name "Mickey," still calls Evanston home. "I’ve lived here since basically 1937,” she says. “How many years is that?" Growing up during th

Care Packages Electrolized

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 03:22:57 GMT

Megan Suckut 10/19/2011 The university prepares to make snail mail move faster. While students receive most of their mail online, many still treasure care packages from home. Now campus mailrooms are combining electronic and traditional mail to deliver packages more efficiently. Foster-Walk

Chicago's Big Ten Team Attracts Huge Crowds

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 18:11:53 GMT

Kayla Stoner 11/01/2010 When Chicagoans think Northwestern athletics, what slogan comes to mind? Thanks to Northwestern’s Senior Associate Athletic Director Mike Polisky, many Chicagoans think “Chicago’s Big Ten Team.” What’s Polisky’s secret to making the slogan stick? He just tells it like it i

College Feminists Talk About Sex

Jason Seher — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 03:56:17 GMT

College Feminists kicked of Sex Week on Monday with a series of events meant to open conversation about sex.

CPR certification available on campus

Nina Leff — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:57:09 GMT

Aaron Pepper 11/08/10 CPR is a lifesaver. In any of this year’s 200,000 cases of sudden cardiac arrest, the procedure could be the last line of survival. And CPR classes prepare students for every eventuality that might arise in such an emergency. “It just tells you what to expect more than anything,” lif

Cure for Peanut Allergy

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 03:03:53 GMT

Christina Fan 10/19/2011 Thousands of people in the U.S. suffer from peanut allergies, but research at Northwestern offers promise to cure these food allergies. Peanuts often cause life-threatening reactions, called anaphylaxis. Each year, there are between 15,000 and 30,000 episodes of food-indu

Film Student in the Wild West

Nina Leff — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 01:22:09 GMT

Aaron Pepper A Northwestern grant and time to take a fall internship gave film student Katy Witmer the chance to fulfill a dream with her own version of studying abroad. "I'd always wanted to try ranching. I started looking through states. I thought I wanted to be in Idaho…Colorado… Montana and found

Fulbright scholar overcomes family's struggle to win award

Matthew Schrock — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 03:41:28 GMT

Megan Neunan 11/15/10 For Marissa Brookes, the honor of a Fulbright isn’t lost on her. She recalls her reaction to the big envelope. “Oh my God! I am so happy...Well, at first, it doesn't hit you for about five, ten seconds...I am actually very administrative about it, reading - Oh, that's interesting - and

High Winds Derail NU Sports

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 02:37:19 GMT

Sam Rong 10/19/2011 Northwestern University issues a warning that remains in effect through Monday night, derailing Monday’s soccer game. The university advises residents to stay away from the lakefront area due to high winds and violent waves. Forecasters expect wind speeds ex

Homecoming Week Kick Off

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 02:59:22 GMT

10/19/2011 It's Homecoming Week 2011 at Northwestern. This year's theme is Rurple Reign, and if you walk down the streets of downtown Evanston, you'll find plenty of purple. Sunday NU students like senior Lucas McMahon took part in an annual homecoming event of decorating the town with school col

March announced as grand marshall

Jason Seher — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 04:10:35 GMT

Lauren Victory 10/11/2010 Homecoming is in less than two weeks and Monday, Northwestern finally announced the grand marshall for this year's homecoming parade. The university announced television star Stephanie March will lead the homecoming festivities. Best known for her protrayal of "Alexandra Cabot" o

Mayfest Announces Chiddy Bang for Dillo Day

Kayla Stoner — Sat, 21 May 2011 05:08:22 GMT

May 20, 2011 Mayfest announced rap group Chiddy Bang will perform on Dillo Day. The announcement came at the final night of Battle of the Bands at Nevin’s Pub.

Mayfest Announces New Pornographers for Dillo Day

Kayla Stoner — Thu, 19 May 2011 02:33:35 GMT

Ed Demaria May 19, 2011 The New Pornographers will be performing at Dillo Day on May 28, Mayfest announced today. The Canadian Indie band will be the daytime headliner for this year’s show. “We're really excited to have The New Pornographers come and play Dillo Day ,” said Logan Koepke

New Dining Spot for NU Students

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 03:08:54 GMT

Ryan Arrendell 10/19/2011 Garrett Evangelical Seminary is bringing some new flavor to campus with Food for Thought Cafe. "We've done very little advertising except for a few signs along the walkway here and we have had exceptional business all the time since the very opening," Garrett External Rela

NU named vegan-friendly campus by Peta2

Nina Leff — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:43:24 GMT

11/08/10 To eat animal products, or not to eat animal products? Vegans always say no. Even though they are a small group on campus, NU Cuisine tries to cater to their special diet. “We have vegan options in all our stations,” said Marketing Manager Pam Yee. “So that kind of got us included in the competition

NU Reacts to Bin Laden's Death

Kayla Stoner — Tue, 03 May 2011 18:02:59 GMT

Kayla Stoner May 2, 2011 Just after 10p.m. Sunday, May 1, 2011, President Barack Obama announced that Osama Bin Laden, leader of Al Queda, was dead. The Navy Seals killed him at a mansion in Abbottabad, Pakistan. Ten years after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, President Obama said,

Robots help stroke survivors recover

Jason Seher — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 05:55:07 GMT

Ward Goolsby 10/18/2010 Strapping in -- Eva Wilkins has to do it before her special morning workout. But its a necessary precaution. "I had a stroke in September 2003. I had an anneurism," she said. Wilkins has trouble controlling the right side of her body, but she's getting some help from Dr. David Br

Ski Trip 2011 Tickets On Sale

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 02:58:47 GMT

NNN Staff 10/10/2011 Tickets are now on sale for the Northwestern Ski Trip. This year’s event will take place in Park City, Utah from December 10 to the 16. Tickets cost 420 dollars and are now available at the Norris Box Office. The ticket fee includes slope-side lodging and a 4-day lif

Students chow down at new on-campus cafe

Edward Goolsby — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 01:18:54 GMT

10/27/2010 Everybody knows studying and munching go hand-in-hand at Northwestern, and now they'll have one more spot to do that on South Campus, Fran's Café. Fran’s Cafe opened earlier this quarter in the Willard basement. Students can use a WildCard or cash to order anything from burgers to milkshakes to

Students hunt for jobs

Edward Goolsby — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:29:52 GMT

10/20/2010 As the school year kicks off, some students have more on their minds than the usual homework and exams. It’ s job-hunting season for the seniors. That means setting aside the time to prepare for interviews and meeting potential employers at career fairs. Nia Arnold, a Medill senior, recently

Students moved by construction at Elder

Jason Seher — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 04:10:55 GMT

Ed Demaria Weinberg freshman Andy Kozminski arrived at elder hall before welcome week. He was eager to move into room 127. But Kozminski quickly found out his room was still under construction and that he need to go to office room 143. “I walked in and there was nothing in my room,” Kozminski said. “It

Students take Big Bite out of Evanston

Jason Seher — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 04:11:33 GMT

NNN's Hannah Chanpong hits the streets for Big Bite Night, an annual foodie free-for-all.

Art Under Glass Fills Evanston Storefronts

Ryan Dietz — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 23:08:01 GMT

Kayla Stoner 10/11/2010 October is Arts and Humanities Month and the Evanston arts organizations are helping residents take notice. Friday afternoon, the Evanston Arts Council and the Arts and Business Committee unveiled its fifth cycle of Art Under Glass, a project which serves multiple purposes for the

Dozens of dancers audition for Graffiti

Jason Seher — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 04:07:19 GMT

Stephanie Ross 10/11/2010 The Graffiti Dancers held a full day of auditions Saturday in Ryan Auditorium. Tryouts consisted of learning three different dance routines including ballet, modern, and jazz. Current Graffiti Dancers taught the routines and judged the auditions. There were two separate audit

Gettin' Ready Rag

Jason Seher — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 16:07:50 GMT

Jason Seher 1/26/2011 Before the first musical number. Before she was ready to take the stage. “There’s a lot of hair happening under this hate,” said Elizabeth Olanoff. “This takes a while.” And before this needle stitched her costume together, Michael Holtzman fell in love with Ragtime. “What I love ab

Immigration Issues Grip Chicago

Vikram Dewani — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 19:47:29 GMT

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Spider Woman boasts two new stars

Jason Seher — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 04:09:37 GMT

Stephanie Ross 10/06/2010 Northwestern’s first musical of the year, “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” opened last weekend in Shanley Pavillion. The cast was selected last spring. Two students new to the musical theater scene here at NU played the lead roles of Molina and Valentin. Doug Goldring and Scott Shim

ASG Presidential Candidates on the Issues

Jason Seher — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 01:32:26 GMT

ASG candidates debate the issues, but their positions have more similarities than differences.

Education Reform Sweeps Illinois

Kayla Stoner — Thu, 26 May 2011 16:03:32 GMT

Kayla Stoner May 25, 2011 “The final bill, after it was already passed, contained some language that was never negotiated or agreed to,” Chicago Teachers Union Staff Coordinator Jackson Potter said of Illinois Senate Bill 7. The education reform bill is being called a remarkable compromise betwee

Girl wins her own exhibit at Museum of Science and Industry

Nina Leff — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 01:41:29 GMT

10/20/2010 Kate McGroarty has a new address. It’s the Museum of Science and Industry. “The only one of these in existence...the keys and access pass to every nook and cranny in this museum," said Rob Gallas, the MSI Chief Marketing Director, as he handed the keys over to McGroarty. Employees and

Indians and Pakistanis live side by side on Chicago's Devon Ave.

Nina Leff — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 23:55:12 GMT

11/15/10 It's called the Chinatown for South Asians. Take a look down either side of the street, and you'll see Indian and Pakistani stores and restaurants throughout dozens of blocks. Indians and Pakistanis have been living and shopping side by side on Devon Ave. in Chicago for years. But halfway across th

Northwestern Runners Cross the Finish Line

Jason Seher — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 04:14:49 GMT

10/11/2010 Chicago hosted runners from all around the world for its thirty-third annual marathon on October 10. Many participated in the race with the intent of winning. However, this was Northwestern student Rufus Urion’s first race. “I hadn’t really done any really physically active sports since high schoo

Rallying For A Dream

Kayla Stoner — Tue, 03 May 2011 02:11:02 GMT

Dana Molina April 30, 2011 State lawmakers are days away from voting on legislation that would have a big impact on undocumented students in Illinois. This past Saturday some of these lawmakers like Speaker of the Illinois House, Michael Madigan, rallied support for this bill at a South Side Chicago church.

Wildcat fans invade Wrigleyville

Greg Schrader — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:53:41 GMT

11/22/2010 Even though the Wildcats couldn't pull out a win over Illinois, that didn't put a damper on the excitement around the game at Wrigley Field. 41,000 fans came out to support their schools on Saturday and enjoyed themselves at the game in the Friendly Confines. Wildcat fans painted the town purple,

Evanston housing ordinance being reconsidered

Nina Leff — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:32:09 GMT

Keaton Thomas 11/17/10 The Evanston housing ordinance that says only three unrelated people can live under one roof has been on the books for decades. But over the past several weeks, more Evanston residents have complained about students being rowdy off campus. The community came together at the Seabury Li

Evanston offers relief for shoppers

Edward Goolsby — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 18:58:19 GMT

Ed Demaria 10/20/2010 Put those quarters away, parking will soon be free in Evanston. This month, the city council voted for the third straight year to allow free parking for the holiday season. Motorists won't have to pay to park at three garages and one parking lot on Saturdays and on weekdays after 5 pm

Evanston Welcomes an Unusual Backyard Pet

Jason Seher — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 05:11:03 GMT

10/18/2010 What came first – the chicken, or the law? For Aharon Solomon, it was the chicken… six of them. He’s been raising the hens illegally behind his Evanston home for the past year. But, to him, they’re just part of the family. “We raised them since they were one day old,” Solomon says. “So even our d

Evanstons first food truck hits the streets

Nina Leff — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 04:01:07 GMT

11/22/10 Hummingbird Kitchen is redefining food on-the-go as it rolls into Evanston…literally. You can locate the kitchen-on-wheels by following their daily tweets at @hummingbirdtogo. Hummingbird Kitchen will remain open throughout the winter. Check out our video to take a look at the city’s first mobile fo

Five Guys Open Evanston Location

Jason Seher — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 05:06:37 GMT

Ed Demaria 11/03/2010 It doesn’t take too many guys to know that Five Guys has already become an off-campus favorite of students. This chain is quite popular in other parts of the country. NU students were glad to get one so close to campus. “I’ve been to Five Guys in a couple other cities before and I’ve b

Green Living Festival Attracts Evanston Residents

Jason Seher — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 04:16:40 GMT

Kayla Stoner 10/06/2010 Dozens of area businesses came together Saturday to show Evanston residents how to live life a little greener. But the Green Living Festival, held at the Evanston Ecology Center, wasn’t just for adults. Kids learned green practices from furry creatures and interactive demonstrations.

Idol Comes To Town

Kayla Stoner — Thu, 05 May 2011 16:25:47 GMT

Ed Demaria April 30, 2011 The rest of the country may be keeping up with American Idol , but Evanston has it’s very own Evanston Idol. This weekend the second round of auditions for Evanston Idol were held by Evanston community Television. Designed as a fundraiser for the local cable channel, the

Neighbors complain of rowdy off-campus partying

Edward Goolsby — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 02:40:12 GMT

Madeleine Wright 10/20/2010 Northwestern University has been flooded with complaints about public urination and vomiting during off-campus parties. Homeowners near Maple Ave. and Gaffield Pl., said they saw students relieving themselves on other people's property during the weekend of Oct. 9, the day of

New law protects crosswalks

Edward Goolsby — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 18:55:55 GMT

10/06/2010 A state law that took effect this summer requires cars to stop for pedestrians in all crosswalks even crosswalks without a sign or traffic signal. This new law is much different than the old one that only required drivers to yield and stop if necessary. “I don't particularly think it makes me feel

New traffic light planned for Sheridan Road

Nina Leff — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 23:41:51 GMT

Aaron Pepper 11/17/10 Northwestern students buzz around campus, crossing Sheridan Road every day. There are three stop lights to cross at and several unmarked spots to dash across four lanes of traffic. A new stop light just south of Garrett Place is in the works, and it’s good for drivers and dashers alike.

Ordinance could ban new churches

Nina Leff — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 04:00:53 GMT

Madeleine Wright 11/22/10 City officials Monday night will debate where churches belong. They're planning to defend their proposal for an ordinance that would to keep houses of worship out of business areas. The law that would push new houses of worship, including synagogues and mosques, into residential ar

Proposed Marijuana Law Targets Minorities

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 04:16:53 GMT

Ashleigh Joplin 10/12/2011 Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl pushes to lower the punishment for marijuana possession. Those caught with less than 10 grams of marijuana, or about a third of an ounce, currently face misdemeanor charges and up to six months in jail. Tisdahl says the penalty i

Religious leaders host student forum

Jason Seher — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 04:41:00 GMT

11/03/2010 More than sixty students, faculty and members of the community gathered Tuesday night for a discussion about anti-Semitism and diversity on campus. Rabbi Dov Hillel Klein called the forum after the menorah outside the Tannenbaum Chabad House was vandalized Saturday. Evanston Police are calling i

Sheridan construction faces further delays

Jason Seher — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 04:47:16 GMT

Ed Demaria 11/08/10 Word has it that students will no longer have to dodge steamrollers while crossing from 1835 Hinman to Fisk Hall starting next week. Construction began on the stretch of Sheridan Road between Burnham Place and Emerson Street on August 23rd. According to the City website, the constructio

Sheridan construction set to end for the winter

Nina Leff — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 02:13:05 GMT

Willie Robinson-Smith 11/15/10 Driving down Sheridan is going to get quite a bit easier...and that's just in time for Thanksgiving. It's the temporary end of the construction on Sheridan Road. Today was the last day of road work before the winter shutdown. While there is still some clean up to be done tomor

Shooting at Evanston McDonald's

Jason Seher — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:36:49 GMT

Kayla Stoner Dana Molina 04/15/2011 A teenager was wounded in a shooting at a McDonald’s on Dempster and Dodge in Evanston, near Township High School. According to police, the 16-year old was shot in the abdomen and is now in stable condition at Evanston Hospital. Sources say at least one person is

Student teaches Game of Kings in schools

Jason Seher — Sun, 15 May 2011 17:40:58 GMT

Enrollment in Evanston schools is set to increase again next year and more kids means bigger class sizes, and sometimes, less attention for things like math. But one NU senior is helping by teaching grade schoolers learn math through the game of kings.

Church signs stirs controversy

Edward Goolsby — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 20:05:57 GMT

10/20/2010 A church in Mansfield, TX, is attracting quite a bit of attention for a new sign it posted which says "Jesus does not care." And its stirred up a controversy. But, as it turns out, the slogan was a message about forgetting your past. The true slogan reads "Jesus does not care about your past."

Indonesians grapple with volcanic eruption

Edward Goolsby — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 02:41:08 GMT

Madeleine Wright 10/27/2010 Thousands of Indonesians are staying in temporary shelters today after a volcano eruption forced them to flee their homes. Many were still recovering from yesterday's natural disaster: a 7.7 magnitude underwater earthquake that causd a tsunami off the coast of Sumatra, killing 40

New Congress begins job training

Nina Leff — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:02:50 GMT

Sam Rong 11/15/10 You’ve heard about freshman orientation, but what about congressman orientation? Today, Capitol Hill opened its doors to the new House and Senate members. As the old Congress began its last session, the new Congress began its job training. Members spent the day learning about ethics, se

New houses designed to withstand hurricanes

Edward Goolsby — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:56:53 GMT

Researchers are developing reinforced housing by destroying houses on purpose. Scientists at South Carolina's Disaster Research Center are looking for better ways to construct new homes. What you're seeing here is a simulation where fans generated wind speeds of a category 3 hurricane. The force knocked

New Jersey town encourages going green by giving green

Nina Leff — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:06:02 GMT

Sam Rong 11/15/10 The need to go green is prompting city officials of Cherry Hill, New Jersey to expand its recycling efforts. There is an added twist. Residents who recycle will not only decrease their carbon footprints, but will also save money. The city’s Recycling Bank Program rewards people with

Oil cleanup continues in Gulf of Mexico

Edward Goolsby — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 20:01:14 GMT

10/20/2010 In the Gulf of Mexico, months after the oil spill, workers are still cleaning up the disaster. Right now they are focusing on the gulf shoreline, with the coasts of Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, and Florida still under oil impact. Clean up crews are racing to clear the sand and wetlands.

Steve Jobs Dies

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 03:55:07 GMT

NNN Staff 10/05/2011 Apple cofounder Steve Jobs died Wednesday, according to a statement released by the company. Jobs was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2004. He stepped down as CEO of Apple in August. Among his innovations are the iPod, iPhone and iPad. Jobs was 56. He is

TSA implements full-body scanners

Nina Leff — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:14 GMT

Sam Rong 11/15/10 With the holiday season fast approaching, air travel will be at its busiest point in the year. To meet the rise in number of passengers going in and out of major airports, the T.S.A. has implemented full-body scans and, in some cases, rather intimate pat down. Many passengers have complain

Dold takes 10th District House seat

Nina Leff — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 01:33:12 GMT

Kayla Stoner 11/03/2010 Senator-elect Mark Kirk vacated his 10th District House seat to run for Senate, and now that seat will be filled by another Republican. In a very tight race, Robert Dold overtook Democrat Dan Seals by only a two percent margin, but the district is historically conservative. Senator-e

Giannoulis, Dems lose President Obama's old Senate seat

Jason Seher — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 01:53:23 GMT

Justin Schecker 11/03/2010 The race for President Obama's old Senate seat was one of the closest in the country. Republican Mark Kirk edged out Democrat Alexi Giannoulias. Members of the Giannoulias camp knew they were in for a long night before the polls closed Tuesday. Some even started preparing for a po

Kirk moves from House to Senate seat

Edward Goolsby — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 02:08:04 GMT

11/03/2010 Mark Kirk's election night celebration kicked off with plenty of enthusiasm. People were on their toes as the numbers began to come in. The race was close race during campaigning and it all came down to this. Many people at the party said they knew it would be a big win if Republicans took Preside

Quinn Counting on a Victory

Jason Seher — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 01:40:58 GMT

11/03/2010 The night started with uncertainty among voters and it ended that way as well. Current Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, D-Ill., kept his supporters anxious. He kept them wondering when he would take the stage to announce his victory or his concession. But they ended up with neither answer though and e

Rahm Emanuel runs for Chicago mayor

Kayla Stoner — Thu, 05 May 2011 16:22:57 GMT

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Students Push to Get Out the Vote

Jason Seher — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:26:01 GMT

Jason Seher 10/06/2010 One vote Rahm Emanuel and the other candidates must capture is the student vote. Low voter registration across campus poses a challenge for candidates. But there are people at Northwestern waging a war against voter apathy. “In 2008, a lot of students voted,” said Sam Reed, president

Bass Fishers in the Spotlight

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 03:34:53 GMT

10/19/2011 The Northwestern Bass Fishing team wins the FLW Central Regional Championship. Juniors Jimmy Morrow and Matthew Kestufskie took home a 50,000-dollar prize after three days of fishing in Carbondale, Illinois. The winnings will be divided up between the two juniors, the university

Burning Redshirts

Stephen Boyle — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 21:59:31 GMT

Stephen Boyle 10/07/2010 Only eight true freshmen saw the field in the first four years of Pat Fitzgerald’s reign as Northwestern’s head football coach, but this year’s been a different story. "This is the most freshman that we've played since I've been the head coach,” said Fitzgerald. “It's a very talente

Cats Face Tough Test in Wisconsin Rematch

Jason Seher — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 04:47:55 GMT

Cody Dunlap 2/9/2011 After a rough patch in January that saw the Wildcat Women’s Basketball team drop four games in a row, they’ve bounced back in the month of February, pulling out a last-second win over Illinois last Thursday and beating Ohio State on Sunday for a two-game winning streak. Next up is Wiscon

Cats Ready for Ann Arbor

Jason Seher — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 04:20:18 GMT

2/8/2011 Both the Northwestern Wildcats and the Michigan Wolverines are coming off underdog wins as they step onto the court in Ann Arbor this Wednesday. The 14-8 Wildcats beat the ranked fighting Illini of Illinois and the 14-10 Michigan team beat the Nittany Lions of Penn State. Northwestern won the last m

Cats to Clash with No. 7 Michigan State on Homecoming

Jason Seher — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 04:52:02 GMT

Justin Schecker October 18, 2010 Coach Pat Fitzgerald and the Wildcats have five more days before they host the Michigan State Spartans on homecoming. After their 26-6 win against the University of Illinois, the Spartans are ranked 7th in this year's first BCS Poll. The Spartans (7-0, 3-0) a

Despite new attitude, field hockey falls to MSU in Big Ten Tourney

Jason Seher — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 04:45:43 GMT

11/04/2010 When the field hockey team takes the field for the big ten tournament on Thursday, they will face Michigan State for the third time this season. Their first two meetings were losses, but the team isn’t worried causing head coach, Tracey Fuchs, to say they just need to make "really small adjustmen

Lacrosse team trying to get back on track

Ryan Dietz — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:48:22 GMT

The Northwestern womens lacrosse team is looking to regain stride heading into the ALC Tournament after tough losses to Florida and Johns Hopkins.

Northwestern prepares for Gophers

Ryan Dietz — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 18:41:21 GMT

The Wildcats travel up to Minnesota this weekend to take on the Golden Gophers.

Northwestern vs. Purdue Game Recap

Stephen Boyle — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 02:11:16 GMT

Stephen Boyle 10/09/10 Northwestern brought the lights out to Ryan Field for only the twelfth night game in program history. The Wildcats had a chance to go 6-0 for the first time in program history, but Purdue proved to be too much for Pat Fitzgerald's squad. Led by redshirt freshman quarterback Rob Hen

Penn State Preview

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 03:27:23 GMT

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Punting Game: Pinning them deep

Jason Seher — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 20:01:43 GMT

Aaron Morse October 7, 2010 In a game of vicious hits and spectacular offensive plays, the kicking game often goes unnoticed. But Brandon Williams found himself liking the idea of punting at an early age. "I guess a lot of it started when I was little playing soccer, you know,” Williams said. “I loved pla

The Mutt

Stephen Boyle — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 19:41:54 GMT

Northwestern was field hockey coach Tracey Fuchs' first head coaching job. SportsNight's Stephen Boyle reports that she coached the program to their best statistical season in over a decade and that she may be the next Kelly Amonte Hiller.

British Theater Live at TIC

Kayla Stoner — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:54:13 GMT

10/26/2011 Thanks to a former Wildcat, Northwestern students and Evanston residents are now enjoying live British theatre on campus. An alumnus on the creative staff for the National Theater in London has made these screenings possible. NU’s Theater Interpretation Center is one of only tw

Campus Shuttles Go Green

Kayla Stoner — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:20:57 GMT

Kevin Short 10/26/2011 With fall quarter in full drive, Northwestern commuters are finding significant changes in the ways they can get around. Getting from point A to point B at Northwestern has never been so smooth since the university expanded its contract with Free Enterprise System.

David Axelrod and Mike Murphy Debate at Cahn

Kayla Stoner — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:46:37 GMT

Amanda Gilbert 10/26/2011 Two prominent political strategists from each side of the aisle debated the state of the economy and the political gridlock in Washington on Monday night. President Obama's advisor David Axelrod and strategist for John McCain, Mike Murphy, were both guests of Northwester

Is Contagion Super-bug Possible?

Kayla Stoner — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:50:40 GMT

Sam Rong 10/26/2011 Released in September, the Hollywood movie "Contagion" brings to life a terrifying pandemic, but just how accurate is this portrayal of a global health crisis? NU students and Evanston health officials discussed the reality of this nightmare scenario Sunday night at a panel in

NU Sounds the Horn for East Africa

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 03:32:06 GMT

Amy Li 10/24/2011 Northwestern students speak up about a crisis in Somalia. With 2.4 million Somalians displaced, the United Nations is calling this the biggest crisis in the world today. The drought may be over, but the famine lives on. For Northwestern junior Fadhi Ali, the crisis is cl

Parade Launches Homecoming Weekend

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 03:21:57 GMT

Justin Hatfield 10/24/2011 NU might have lost the football game, but that didn't stop students from celebrating homecoming. A record number of students marched in the annual homecoming parade down Sheridan Road Friday night. With 57 groups marching, executive co-chair of the homecoming committee,

Roxana Saberi on Captivity in Iran

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 03:49:59 GMT

Nina Leff 10/24/2011 Being with the other women prisoners, I remember quite clearly, and how we got to be good friends; how I learned many lessons from them about life and about trying to find courage in adversity; how they taught me the value of standing up for your principles and for your basic rights

Second City Does Northwestern

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:02:59 GMT

10/24/2011 Seth Meyers wasn't the only comedian at Northwestern for homecoming weekend. The Second City comedy group performed three shows at Cahn Auditorium. Their performance was called "The Second City Does Northwestern: Wildcat on a Hot Tin Roof." It featured plenty of jokes about NU st

Sounds of Autumn

Kayla Stoner — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 22:05:29 GMT

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Strong-Arm Robbery on Campus

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 03:14:59 GMT

Ed Demaria 10/24/2011 NU police issue a security alert after a strong-arm robbery Saturday night. A male student was walking down Sheridan road near University Place when he was approached from behind. The suspect allegedly punched the student in the face before taking his smart phone. The attack

Occupy Chicago Continues

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 03:10:19 GMT

Christina Fan Justin Schecker 10/24/2011 Monday marks the 32 nd day of the Occupy Chicago protests. Early Sunday morning, 130 demonstrators were arrested for being in Grant Park after it had closed. A spokesman for Occupy Chicago says none of the protestors resisted arrest. Monday, d

City Council Reconsiders Bag Tax

Kayla Stoner — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:29:53 GMT

Marianna Cooper 10/26/2011 Evanston residents might soon have to pay a price to go shopping. City council discussed a proposed bag tax Monday night that would charge shoppers who request disposable shopping bags. No formal ordinance is on the table yet, but the Evanston Environmental Boa

Electric-Car Share Comes to Evanston

Kayla Stoner — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:26:14 GMT

Sam Rong 10/26/2011 Some Evanston residents may soon turn to a new way of transportation - rental electric cars. City council gives the green light for Chicagoland car-sharing company I-GO to set up two car charging stations in Evanston. Department of Energy reports say electric cars are

Occupy Evanston Movement Gains Momentum

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 03:06:17 GMT

Kayla Stoner 10/24/2011 What started as a one-man protest, grows into a full movement in Evanston. “I was going down to Occupy Chicago. After spending several days helping out down there, I said to myself, 'Why not see if I can start something in Evanston,’ and now it's happening," Loyola profess

Police Investigate Anti-Immigration Graffiti

Kayla Stoner — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:33:51 GMT

10/26/2011 Evanston police are still looking for the suspects responsible for spray painting a series of anti-immigration messages under city train tracks. A seventh incident of vandalism happened last week under these CTA tracks at the intersection of Ridge Avenue and Lincoln Street. Jus

Popcorn for Halloween?

Kayla Stoner — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:37:59 GMT

Kayla Stoner 10/26/2011 October is finally coming to an end, and for most kids that can only mean one thing – Halloween. Ask any kid their favorite part about Halloween, and you'll probably get an answer like this one from 6-year-old candy enthusiast Kyra Johnson. “Candy chocolates!” O

Homecoming vs Penn State Highlights

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 03:56:59 GMT

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Indiana Preview

Kayla Stoner — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 22:00:32 GMT

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NU Soccer vs. Wisconsin

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:10:58 GMT

Justin Schecker 10/24/2011 While NU football sits in the basement of the Big 10, the men’s soccer team stayed atop the conference standings Sunday. With a 1-0 win over Wisconsin, the Wildcats extended their unbeaten streak to seven. Junior Nick Gendron broke the scoreless tie with a goal of

Eric Cantor Speaks on Campus Amid Protests

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 03:05:11 GMT

Kayla Stoner 10/31/2011 Despite concerns about Occupy protests, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor appeared on campus Friday. The Republican Congressman from Virginia talked about what it takes to get the United States out of the economic recession. "It is a ladder built not by Washin

NCDC Hosts Annual Project Pumpkin

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 03:42:52 GMT

Taylor Maycan 10/31/2011 With fall comes pumpkin pie, pumpkin spice lattes, and for the Northwestern Community Development Corps (NCDC), the annual Project Pumpkin. NU students give back to the community by providing Chicagoland kids spooks, scares and a safe place to celebrate Halloween. "

Northwestern Special Olympics Hosts Annual Run

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 03:16:53 GMT

Amy Li 10/31/2011 Northwestern Special Olympics athletes put their training to the test Saturday morning at the Lakefill for the annual 5k fundraiser run. More than 50 runners crossed the finish line and raised money for the Young Athletes program. That event will be a field day on campus for all

NU's Haunted Hangouts

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:09:08 GMT

10/31/2011 NU students might not have to search far to find a real ghost this Halloween. Many of the school's buildings are rumored to be haunted. "Just in my mind I was freaked out, but I hadn't heard any stories prior,” senior Olivia Kim says at the suggestion of a haunted NU. Tech is rumo

Occupy Northwestern Takes Hold

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:54:53 GMT

Kayla Stoner 10/31/2011 Occupy Wall Street is spreading around the country, and right across Sheridan Road. Now Northwestern students can’t ignore it anymore. “Even if I'm not affected, it's an obligation on me to take a stand,” says Taylor Layton, one of the organizers of the newly-sta

Where Soldiers Come From Screens on Campus

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 03:08:41 GMT

10/31/2011 After four years traveling between Michigan and Afghanistan, Medill alumna Heather Courtney finishes her documentary "Where Soldiers Come From." The film focuses on the lives of three soldiers at home and abroad. Block Museum held a public screening of the documentary Thursday.

Workshop Educates NU on Street Safety

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 03:13:02 GMT

Ariel Rothfield 10/31/2011 After recent reports of off-campus crimes and attacks, Alpha Chi Omega and Pi Beta Phi team up with the T.A.K.E. Foundation to teach students how to stay safe on campus. “A lot of creepy things have been happening around here, and I never really thought that I would b

Highlights: Football vs Indiana

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 03:54:39 GMT

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Men's Soccer Takes on the Hoosiers

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:00:23 GMT

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Third Consecutive Award for NU Volleyball Star

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:02:32 GMT

Brandon Liebhaber 10/31/2011 Northwestern's volleyball team has won their last three games, and that's not the only good news from Keylor Chan's team. Monday, Katie Dutchman won her third consecutive Big Ten Freshman and Player of the Week awards. The redshirt freshman is the first Wildcat ever to

Abbreviated Trick-or-Treating for Evanston Kids

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 03:38:21 GMT

David Hovar 10/31/2011 Monday was a big night for candy-loving kids across the country, but ghosts and witches in Evanston only have three hours to collect candy according to a city ordinance. One ninja isn’t so happy about that ordinance, but he and his mom are making the best of it.

NU Shows Its Voices

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 04:53:22 GMT

Marianna Cooper 11/07/2011 Northwestern's Alice Millar Chapel Choir took its show on the road this weekend. In addition to its weekly Sunday performance at the chapel, the choir joined University Singers, University Chorus and University Choral to share their sounds in Pick-Staiger Concert Hall.

Rent Supports Good Cause

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:03:57 GMT

Kathryn Nathanson 11/07/2011 The Broadway award-winning musical “Rent” began its three-week run Friday at the Theatre and Interpretation Center’s mainstage. Pat Schlossberg felt watching the production was like being in the audience of a Broadway musical - except this time her daughter played the

Alcohol Hospitalizations Up at Northwestern

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:26:25 GMT

Justin Hatfield 11/02/2011 Partying is a part of college life, and most students will encounter alcohol while in school. For Northwestern students, those encounters are on the rise. The university reports an increase of alcohol related trips to the hospital. "The freshman class is just go

Big Changes on the Table for Evanston Government

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:12:04 GMT

Keaton Thomas 11/02/2011 Of the two forms of local government in Evanston, one may be on the way out. The fate of the Evanston Township as a second form government to the City of Evanston may be put to a vote in March. Last week, township trustees voted 5-4 to draft a referendum dissolving

Carving to Compete

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:35:48 GMT

Sam Rong 11/02/2011 No Halloween is complete without pumpkins, so a pumpkin carving contest was the perfect way to kick off a ghostly Monday evening. The contest was President Morton Schapiro's idea. Sodexo donated 50 pumpkins to the Center for Student Involvement, which organized the con

Northwestern Issues Third Emergency Alert of the Quarter

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 04:29:30 GMT

Ed Demaria Sam Rong 11/07/2011 Northwestern issues the third emergency alert of the year for robberies and attempted robberies near campus. Four teenagers took a smart phone from a Northwestern student standing on the porch of his apartment early Sunday morning. The robbery took place

Occupy Protest Turned Poetry Slam

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:13:49 GMT

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Randall Kennedy Discusses Race in the Presidency

Kayla Stoner — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:30:18 GMT

Omar Jiminez 11/02/2011 Harvard Law professor Randall Kennedy lectures on the role of race in President Obama's past and future success. Kennedy's book, The Persistence of the Color Line: Racial Politics in the Obama Presidency , examines the relationship of race in politics. The Depar

University Unveils Strategic Plan

Greg Schrader — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:40:28 GMT

Sam Rong 11/02/2011 “How can we further this mission of Northwestern with a specific set of ideas?” That is the question Dan Linzer asked students and Evanston residents Tuesday night when the university revealed its first strategic development plan in a decade. University President Morton Schapi

Evanston Public Library Goes High Tech

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:16:00 GMT

Megan Suckut 11/02/2011 Walking around campus, you may see tech-savvy students reading books from e-readers like the Amazon Kindle. Now students can borrow books for their electronic readers from the local library. Along with several other libraries, Evanston Public Library’s book collection is

Evanston Realtors Discuss Controversial Ordinance

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 02:50:07 GMT

11/02/2011 Local housing organizations hosted a forum Wednesday night to discuss the consequences of a controversial ordinance released last month. In October, the city of Evanston released a list of 52 properties under investigation for violating housing standards. Most are occupied by students.

Federal Program to Aid Student Loans

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:01:22 GMT

11/02/2011 President Obama pushes a plan that could make paying back student loans easier starting next year. The President says his “pay as you earn” program will help 1.6 million people save hundreds of dollars a month, and some of those people are Northwestern students. According to Nor

Tough Job Market for Uninvolved Students

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:30:46 GMT

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Basketball Takes on Robert Morris

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:12:05 GMT

Justin Schecker 11/07/2011 Northwestern’s men’s basketball team hosts Robert Morris in what has become an annual exhibition at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The big question on Wildcat fans’ minds entering the 2011-2012 season: how to replace the production of four-year starting point guard Michael “Juice”

Footbal vs. Nebraska Preview

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:33:16 GMT

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Highlights: Big Division Victory for NU Football

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 04:14:38 GMT

Justin Schecker 11/07/2011 Northwestern football shocks Big Ten newcomer Nebraska with a 28-25 win over the 10 th -ranked Cornhuskers. Before Saturday’s kick-off at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., the Cornhuskers were in the driver’s seat to represent the Legends division in the inaugural Big

NU Soccer Clinches First Big Ten Regular Season Title

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:07:10 GMT

Justin Schecker 11/07/2011 Northwestern’s men’s soccer team clinches its first Big Ten regular season title in program history. Junior Chris Ritter scored in the 83rd minute Sunday, giving Northwestern a 1-0 win over Michigan. The Northwestern win coupled with an Ohio State loss moves t

1,000 New Beds Could Displace Fraternities

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 03:50:11 GMT

Eric Feldman 11/09/2011 Northwestern considers moving fraternity houses to add more beds on campus. It's part of university President Morton Schapiro's strategic plan for the future. Northwestern houses almost 6,000 students on campus, but Schapiro hopes to increase that number by an additional 1

Alum Talks Links Students and Alumni

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:45:45 GMT

Cat Reid 11/09/2011 A team of Northwestern seniors helps students make connections with Wildcat alumni. The group interviews graduates who are excelling in different fields and posts videos and articles on their site Alum Talks. While at Northwestern, senior Bill Wu has worked for multi

Medill Searches for New Dean

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 04:41:21 GMT

Elizabeth Schulze 11/14/2011 The search is on for a new dean of the Medill School of Journalism Media Integrated Marketing Communications. Dean John Lavine announced in September his decision to step down after this academic year. The Medill search committee is now reaching out to students to help

Northwestern Receives Second Highest Number of Fulbright Awards

Kayla Stoner — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:45:25 GMT

11/09/2011 Northwestern school spirit isn't just on campus, it's all around the world. Thanks to the Fulbright awards, this year 28 students will be going abroad when they graduate. "Northwestern students have been remarkably consistent and remarkably good at the Fulbright,” applic

NU Parents Do College

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 04:50:00 GMT

Catherine Ton 11/14/2011 College students weren't the only ones roaming Northwestern's campus this weekend. Northwestern's annual Family Weekend welcomed hundreds of students' parents and siblings. This year's family weekend featured a busy schedule of events from Friday through Sunday. On

NU Review Wows Parents

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 04:53:09 GMT

Amanda Gilbert 11/14/2011 Last Friday night, Northwestern parents watched the NU Review in the Tech Auditorium during Parents Weekend. The review showcased performers from various dance, comedy and vocal groups, including the Undertones, Anu Bhav Indian dancers, and Me-ow. The purpose o

NuVention Innovates Business of Engineering

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:23:42 GMT

Omar Jiminez 11/09/2011 Innovation. It’s a concept that has played an important role in the evolution of modern society. Students at Northwestern have taken note of this trend and are contributing with a series of courses called NuVention. NuVention is an entrepreneurship curriculum that focuses

Reeling Film Festival Highlights LGBT Film

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:13:54 GMT

Keaton Thomas 11/14/2011 The Reeling Chicago Gay and Lesbian Film Festival brought a new type of film to Northwestern's Block Cinema on Friday night. “It's really heartfelt,” Chicago resident Maisha Aza says. “It was really well done, and I think that it was stuff that a lot of people can relate

Seconded Smart Phone Robbery in One Week

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 03:55:56 GMT

Justin Schecker 11/09/2011 Another Northwestern student is the victim of attempted cell phone robbery. University Police say Tuesday night around 10:40, the student was walking near Cahn Auditorium and Scott Hall on south campus. Three male suspects approached him, and two of them tried to snatc

Sincerely America Forms Tent City

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:11:03 GMT

Ed Demaria Sam Rong 11/09/2011 A group of students set up tents by the Rock Wednesday, not to guard it, but to make a statement. The recently-formed political activist group “Sincerely America” built a makeshift tent city at the Rock to protest Evanston's "brothel law." The tent city

Student Choreographers Display Work

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:06:59 GMT

Ariel Rothfield 11/14/2011 Northwestern dancers show off their moves at the eighth annual Fall Dance Concert. The show was produced by Northwestern’s New Movement and showcased the work of student choreographers. The choreographers were selected by a panel of peers and dance faculty member

Tips for Campus Safety

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 04:38:20 GMT

Sam Rong 11/14/2011 Following a series of thefts and attempted robberies on and around campus since mid-October, University Police issued an email alert Thursday with safety tips and reminders. They urge students to be aware of robberies on and near campus – especially near public transportation

Women's Center Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 04:45:30 GMT

Catherine Ton 11/14/2011 Northwestern’s Women's Center celebrates its 25th anniversary. The festivities began with a reception at Scott Hall on Thursday night. Students, faculty and Evanston residents came out to commemorate the milestone. The director of the Women’s Center says they h

A New Way to Bounce Into Shape

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:29:21 GMT

Carley Lake 11/14/2011 As the weather gets colder, Chicagoans look for indoor activities to stay fit. Treadmills and yoga classes are two popular options, but we found a different way to bounce into shape this winter. Watch the video for a look at the latest fat-burning exercise craze.

Meet the Chicago Blaze

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 04:35:33 GMT

Carley Lake 11/07/2011 You may think you know Chicago sports – the Bulls, Cubs, White Sox, Blackhawks and Bears. But the Chicago Blaze might be one team you haven’t seen. The Blaze represent Chicago and Illinois in the United States Chess League. They compete against teams from across the country

Anti-Immigration Graffiti Suspect Charged

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 03:59:40 GMT

Elizabeth Schulze 11/09/2011 Evanston Police arrest and charge a suspect linked to the series of anti-immigration graffiti on the city's north side. Early Monday morning, an officer caught 26-year-old Evanston resident Daniel Schwartz spray painting a wall near Lincoln Avenue and Green Bay Road.

City Reconsiders Tax on Disposable Shopping Bags

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 04:34:31 GMT

Christina Fan 11/14/2011 Kuan-yu Shen already spends 30 dollars a week on groceries. In the future, she might have to pay a few extra nickles for her plastic bags. "I honestly thought, ‘Oh my Gosh, this is this is just completely ridiculous,’" she says. Evanston officials consider chargin

Evanston Helps Smokers Quit

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:12:50 GMT

11/09/2011 November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and the Evanston Health Department is partnering with the American Cancer Society to launch a program to help smokers quit. The program, called "Break the Habit," is open to all Evanston residents 18 and older. The Health Department will

Police Tweet Along 911 Calls

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:04:41 GMT

Nick Petro 11/09/2011 Evanston Police tried something new with social media Friday, using the City of Evanston’s Twitter page to tweet calls to the 911 dispatch center. Police say social media is an effective way to share information with residents. This "Tweet Along" event gave the Evan

Basketball Gears Up for Regular Season Play

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:38:18 GMT

Harry Swartout 11/09/2011 For the Northwestern men’s’ basketball team, this offseason was a mixed bag. The team lost their starting point guard Michael "Juice" Thompson, but forward John Shurna was named to the preseason Naismith Award watchlist for the second straight year. On Monday n

Highlights: Football vs. Rice Owls

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:22:24 GMT

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Men's Basketball Season Underway

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:25:53 GMT

Brandon Liebhaber 11/14/2011 Northwestern's basketball season got underway Sunday with an home game against Texas Pan-American - a team the Cats only beat by six last year. NU was a little banged up with three hurt starters, so it was up to senior John Shurna against the Broncs. Shurna led

Men's Soccer Wins Big Ten Tournament

Kayla Stoner — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:19:02 GMT

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Rice Owl Preview

Kayla Stoner — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:36:16 GMT

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