2017

A Year in Review

The wave of political activism that swept the nation after President Donald Trump’s inauguration was felt on campus and in Evanston, as students and city residents alike protested and debated policies put forth by the president. As much as politics defined the year, join The Daily Northwestern for a snapshot of all the news from 2017. From Northwestern’s first appearance in the Big Dance to an examination of fraternity life on campus following reports of sexual assault, take a look at the top news stories and features from this year.

CAMPUS FEATURES

Northwestern commemorates 50th anniversary of Bursar’s Office takeover

In Focus: Over a year after University Commons reveal, administrators struggle to find funding

In Focus: Political science Profs. Jacqueline Stevens, Alvin Tillery entangled in legal fallout over a year after contentious meeting

In Focus: Aftermath of NU-Q student’s mental health crisis highlights differences between Evanston, Qatar sites

In Focus

'Bottom of the Barrel'

As NU goes global, professors raise concerns of pay, gender equity among non-tenure language faculty
Sticker Shock

New University initiative aims to alleviate costs of materials for low-income freshmen in STEM courses
Opening Doors

Student leaders struggle with University’s barrier-free initiative for group admissions
Hire Education
Administrators run into barriers amid attempts to diversify faculty
Unwanted Attention
Northwestern graduate student sues professor for invasion of privacy, defamation following book release
An Evolving Education
Following allegations, students challenge IFC’s approach to teaching sexual assault prevention

In Memoriam

CITY FEATURES

In Focus: As cost of living in Evanston rises, some residents struggle to keep up

Evanston librarian Lesley Williams resigns after months of controversy

Elizabeth Tisdahl reflects on mayoral legacy

In Focus: As town-gown strains subside, concerns over communication gaps, University contributions linger

A&E FEATURES

‘Late Night’ host reflects on Northwestern experiences, writing satire in current political climate

Northwestern alumna Megan Rosati develops TV pilot from feminine horror pitch

Northwestern theater education leads Wildcats to Broadway success

‘The Daily Show’ comes to Chicago, tackles issues surrounding race relations

VIDEOS

Why Sheridan Road bike lanes took so long to finish

Find out how the State of Illinois budget impasse affected the construction in The Daily’s explainer.
Project Pumpkin brings Iron Man to life

Joshua Kim realized a childhood dream when he put on his handmade Iron Man suit during Project Pumpkin on Oct. 26.
Legally-blind Fouad Hassan finds joy as stage manager

The Daily’s video desk explored Hassan’s experience as a disabled student in Northwestern’s theater community.

PODCASTS

Whose Land We’re On
The Daily Audio Desk addresses the construction of Northwestern’s Evanston campus on Native American land. Asha Sawhney, co-president of the Native American and Indigenous Student Alliance, talks about student efforts to redress this action.
Myth Busting and Activism in the 1960s
The Daily attends the Block Museum’s panel on artist William Blake’s work and how it relates to activism in the 1960s.
Balancing activism, journalism; dark side of Foster-Walker Dining Hall
The Audio Desk attended a panel on activism and journalism hosted by the Asian American Student Journalism Association and the National Association for Hispanic Journalists at Northwestern.
The Daily returns to newsstands Jan. 9, 2018. In the meantime, check dailynorthwestern.com for coverage throughout the break, and find past 2017 issues of The Daily here.