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August 12, 2022
NU President elect 2022
Northwestern announced that Michael Schill will be the university's new president-elect, following former president-elect Rebecca Blank's decision to step down last month. NNN sat down with him to discuss his plans for the transition.
Disclaimer: we are aware of the technical glitches in this story. They were not able to be fixed without significant delays to the story.
Note: Julia Richardson is the reporter and I'm the producer for this story.
May 31, 2022
Evanston beach sexual misconduct investigation
In 2020, over 50 female beach workers in Evanston signed a petition alleging sexual harassment by fellow workers. I examined Evanston’s handling of the petition and explains the city’s new commitment to change.
April 25, 2022
Northwestern alums stay with college town
Take a look at the Northwestern graduates who chose to stay close to Evanston. I spoke to NU alumni who are giving back to the community of wildcats.
April 12, 2022
“FOR UKRAINE, FOR PEOPLE FOR LIBERTY”
NORTHWESTERN STUDENTS HELD VIGIL FOR UKRAINE
Northwestern for Ukraine held a candlelit vigil for Ukrainians lost to the Russian invasion. Community members aren't stopping their efforts to help and raise money for the crisis, which, for some, hits close to home.
Feb 22, 2022
A Choice of Education or Health
Immunocompromised students concerned about NU COVID Policy
“Everyone’s like I’m so sorry but no we can’t help you.” Northwestern University is dropping mask mandate, while immunocompromised students on campus feel unsafe and those abroad are turned away.
Feb 1, 2022
Lunar New Year Featuring Lion Dance on campus
The Lunar New Year is a festival celebrated among east and south Asian cultures. I reported on how some Northwestern students are marching into the year of the tiger.
Jan 30, 2022
"Two suitcases ready" Ukrainian Northwestern student shares experience (Politicat)
I talked to a NU Ukrainian student about his experience amidst Russia-Ukraine tension. I also spoke to a NU Professor about the likelihood that Russia would invade and the US would interfere militarily.
Jan 18, 2022
Mask upgrade at Northwestern Explainer
As students return to the classroom, there's a new guidance that students have to wear at least a layer of surgical mask in class. I talk about why and how you should wear the right mask.
Jan 12, 2022
Evanston Police Department Delays Reviewing Use of Force
Investigation of how Evanston Police Department has been reckoning its use of force more than one year after protests inspired by the death of George Floyd
May 18, 2021
Chicago COVID-19 Vaccine Inequity
Distrust in the medical system due to historical discrimination, plus the impact of delayed vaccines, some communities face obstacles more than others to embrace a COVID-free Chicago.
May 5, 2021
Asian American History Making its Way to School Curriculum in Illinois
The TEAACH Act, standing for Teaching Equitable Asian American Community HIstory, passed in the Illinois House of Representative last month. It's going to the Senate this month
April 28, 2021
Support for Innovation Transcends Borders - The Garage Opportunity Fund
Northwestern University students are dispersed all around the world during this unusual year, but support for innovation transcends borders. Eight student initiatives receive the Garage Opportunity Fund in its pilot year.
April 21, 2021
Protest Against Police Brutality Evanston & Northwestern University
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
April 14, 2021
Anti-Asian Hate Crime Community Protest
After the tragic mass shooting spree in Atlanta, thousands across the country take it to the streets, protesting violence against Asians and Asian Americans.
March 7, 2021
International Students Struggle with Timezone Differences
Many international students live an up-side-down life with classes during the middle of the night. How are they coping? How does Northwestern University respond to instances of professors refusing to accommodate international students' needs?
Feb 17, 2021
Commemorate COVID Victims in Evanston
More than a year since the first COVID cases in Chicago, Evanstonians commemorate lives lost and adapt to a new lifestyle. NNN's Hannah Jiang talked to Cynthia Farenga, who lost her mom last October, and other local residents seeing changes in the Evanston community.
Jan 27, 2021
International Students Returning to Campus
With COVID cases on the rise, why are Northwestern international students choosing to return to campus, or not?