Northwestern battles to 1-1 draw against hometown foe DePaul
By Nicholas Hennion Medill Reports Northwestern University simultaneously continued both a winning and losing streak after a 1-1 draw against Chicago opponent DePaul University last Tuesday. The Wildcats are now winless – with a draw or a loss – in their last eight games (including Friday’s loss to Rutgers) against all opponents this season and […]
A thousand marchers bring eating disorder awareness and support to Chicago
By Colleen Zewe Medill Reports Despite the brisk October weather, Sami Mikret and her family spent Sunday morning marching along Diversey Harbor to celebrate her completion of eating disorder treatment and show others that recovery is possible. They weren’t alone. More than 1,000 people participated in Chicago’s National Eating Disorder Awareness Walk, making it the […]
NGO says U.S. support needed in fight for Arab minority rights in Israel
By Aqilah Allaudeen Medill Reports The closing of the Palestine Liberation Organization’s diplomatic office in Washington D.C. last month and President Donald Trump’s controversial recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital last year serve as stark reminders of deteriorating ties between the two sides. Jafar Farah, the founder and director of The Mossawa Center, a non-profit […]
UNI volleyball tops standings in MVC mid-season rankings
By Kristen Keller Medill Reports The top six teams in the Missouri Valley Conference are battling to keep their spots and make it to the conference tournament in Springfield, Missouri, Nov. 22 to 24 as the teams enter the midway point of the season. The MVC has traditionally placed multiple teams in the NCAA tournament, […]
10th District candidates debate gun control and climate change among contentious topics
By Alexis Shanes Medill Reports U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider (D-10th) called for crossing the partisan divide on everything from health care to immigration reform during a debate Sunday with GOP opponent and computer consultant Douglas Bennett. Schneider added that he is part of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus to “fight for the values and priorities […]
Violin-piano duo entrances audience at Dame Myra Hess concert
By Madison Yauger Medill Reports Soft melodies and thunderous keys could be heard echoing throughout the Chicago Cultural Center on Wednesday, as the International Music Foundation put on its free weekly Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert for the public. These concerts were established in 1977 in Chicago, in memory of Myra Hess, the pianist who […]
“Dancing for community” at the 65th Annual Chicago Powwow
By Katie Rice Medill Reports Poised on their toes, the dancers pivot around the room to a thrumming drum beat. Jingling bells accompany their movements as feathers sway from fans, regalia and headdresses in a whirl of color and texture. The celebration echoes far beyond the gymnasium of DePaul College Prep High School into the […]
DASH diet helps pregnant women control weight gain
By Colleen Zewe Medill Reports Many pregnant women struggle with weight gain, but those who begin pregnancy overweight or obese risk developing diabetes, high blood pressure and other serious prenatal conditions that can cause harm to their unborn babies. Many of these women fear harming their unborn babies if they gain too little during pregnancy. […]
Wildcats winless streak continues in scoreless draw with Penn State
By Nicholas Hennion Medill Reports Northwestern University’s soccer struggles continued Saturday night as the Wildcats failed to find the back of the net in a pivotal Big Ten matchup against Penn State, with the game ending in a 0-0 draw. Entering the fixture on a three-game losing streak, the Wildcats are now 0-4-2 for the […]
Van Dyke suggested shooting McDonald before arriving on scene
By Becky Dernbach Medill Reports A defense witness revealed this week that Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke was talking about shooting 17-year-old Laquan McDonald before he ever saw him. “Why don’t they shoot him if he’s attacking them?” Van Dyke asked when he first heard the radio reports that McDonald had popped a squad […]