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Provost Kathleen Hagerty will step down by the end of the academic year, Northwestern announced in a Thursday news release.  Hagerty, who is NU’s first female provost, was appointed in September 2020. After guiding the University through challenges ranging from the COVID-19 pandemic to a federal funding freeze, she said it was time to move...

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Following increased federal immigration enforcement in Evanston over the past week, the city hosted a Community Preparedness & Empowerment Seminar Wednesday evening to connect residents with immigration resources and advocacy tools.  The city’s approach married Mayor Daniel Biss’ “activism and government” philosophy in handling the local effects of the Trump administration’s Midway Blitz immigration crackdown...

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A temporary moratorium on the enforcement of Evanston’s gas-powered leaf blower ordinance has been enacted in response to community concerns over the increased presence of federal agents, the city announced Wednesday. The moratorium’s purpose is to ensure landscapers’ safety and mitigate confusion regarding reporting of an ordinance violation by community members, according to the city’s...

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Content warning: This column mentions suicide. Last week, “Dancing with the Stars” had its Dedication Night. This is only the second season I’ve tuned in for, so I can’t claim to be an original fan of the show. Still, it seems like Dedication Night might be my favorite night every year. Last fall, Danny Amendola...

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Isn’t it strange that happiness is something we all chase, wish for and talk about endlessly, yet rarely recognize when it’s actually here? Maybe it’s because of our ungrateful human nature or that we’re too caught up in the noise of our own lives to notice. When I really think about it, I can’t remember...

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Even on Chicago winter days accompanied with a wind chill of negative 30 degrees, Northwestern Streetside Health works to protect the health of the homeless population.  The organization launched back in winter with a mission to help homeless individuals in the Chicagoland area. The group was founded by Bienen senior Christopher Axline and Weinberg senior...

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Leaders of the Evanston’s Environmental Equity Investigation solicited feedback from around 30 community members on its draft action plan at a fourth and final workshop Wednesday night.   The Environmental Equity Public Workshop, held at the Ebenezer AME Church, was part of an ongoing effort to incorporate residents’ opinions and gather insights regarding the city project. In...

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Associated Student Government swore in new McCormick School of Engineering senator Esha Chandra at Wednesday’s meeting.  Chandra said she found out she won the seat, which was left unfilled during the regular election, around 9 p.m. yesterday. “I think it was super cool seeing how people write legislation,” Chandra said. “I’m a little bit intimidated,...

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In this episode, The Daily reports on the Evanston Farmers’ Market following its 50th anniversary in July. Vendors have long drawn from their home states and international roots to bring food items and other products to local residents. [Farmers market ambience] WILLIAM WU: Every Saturday, Evanston Farmers’ Market opens at 7:30 in the morning. But...

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A ribbon-cutting ceremony officially introduced the Windfree Solar Cafe to Evanston on Oct. 7. Serving up coffee alongside customized solar energy quotes for the costs of installation, Windfree Solar Cafe is the nation’s first “solar cafe,” according to a Windfree Solar press release.  Someday, the hope is that customers will come in for coffee and...

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A temporary moratorium on the enforcement of Evanston’s gas-powered leaf blower ordinance has been enacted in response to community concerns over the increased presence of federal agents, the city announced Wednesday. The moratorium’s purpose is to ensure landscapers’ safety and mitigate confusion regarding reporting of an ordinance violation by community members, according to the city’s...

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Growing up in Evanston, Libby Shafer hated the city’s grass lawns. They are overly manicured, which is “wasteful” and takes up too much space and energy, she said.  Now, the third-year plant biology and conservation Ph.D. student aims to change that with her Bees on the Block project — transforming underutilized lawns into nature ecosystems...

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During his Monday concert, GIVĒON set his wine glass on a candlelit table, shrugged off his coat and draped it around an audience member’s shoulders, serenading her in song to the giddy shrieks of the crowd. Upon being picked out from the crowd and invited to an onstage “date” with GIVĒON, the girl told him...

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In Today’s Crossword, Another name for the Cape Fox

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Nathaniel Foster is a student at the School of Professional Studies and writer of Ducks Dan and Dave. He can be contacted at NathanielFoster2027@u.northwestern.edu. Lia Kim is the illustrator for Ducks Dan and Dave and is not associated with Northwestern. The views expressed in this piece do not necessarily reflect the views of all staff members...

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Nathaniel Foster is a student at the School of Professional Studies and writer of Ducks Dan and Dave. He can be contacted at NathanielFoster2027@u.northwestern.edu. Lia Kim is the illustrator for Ducks Dan and Dave and is not associated with Northwestern. The views expressed in this piece do not necessarily reflect the views of all staff members...

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This review contains spoilers. Who on earth came up with the plot line of this movie? It’s a question I asked myself as I sat through the new rom-com (though some could argue horror movie), “Regretting You.”  Set to be released Friday, the movie is adapted from author Colleen Hoover’s book of the same name....

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Nathaniel Foster is a student at the School of Professional Studies and writer of Ducks Dan and Dave. He can be contacted at NathanielFoster2027@u.northwestern.edu. Lia Kim is the illustrator for Ducks Dan and Dave and is not associated with Northwestern. The views expressed in this piece do not necessarily reflect the views of all staff members...

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Nathaniel Foster is a student at the School of Professional Studies and writer of Ducks Dan and Dave. He can be contacted at NathanielFoster2027@u.northwestern.edu. Lia Kim is the illustrator for Ducks Dan and Dave and is not associated with Northwestern. The views expressed in this piece do not necessarily reflect the views of all staff members...

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Nathaniel Foster is a student at the School of Professional Studies and writer of Ducks Dan and Dave. He can be contacted at NathanielFoster2027@u.northwestern.edu. Lia Kim is the illustrator for Ducks Dan and Dave and is not associated with Northwestern. The views expressed in this piece do not necessarily reflect the views of all staff members...

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