New York Times bestselling author Xochitl Gonzalez talked about her new book, “Anita de Monte Laughs Last” and her award-winning novel, “Olga Dies Dreaming” at Harris Hall Monday afternoon. Gonzalez highlighted many of the themes found in her books, including feminism, which she said is often defined in terms of individual status, profession and wealth. .
Students gathered in Annenberg Hall Friday to learn about the history of labor movements at Northwestern from Students Organizing for Labor Rights. The event marked the last day of Disorientation Week, a series of teach-ins and activities hosted by various student activist organizations intended to help students learn about existing systems at the University and.
More than 40 students attended a teach-in Monday evening connecting the Stop Cop City movement with environmental justice, Palestinian liberation, abolition and Indigenous sovereignty. The event — organized by Fossil Free Northwestern, For Members Only and NU’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine — was held in solidarity with the Atlanta-based Stop Cop City.
After months of contentious talks, protests and votes, City Council is finally set to vote on two ordinances Monday: one that rezones Ryan Field to allow for public-facing concerts and another for the proposed rebuild of the stadium itself. While many of the project’s most vocal opponents have been Evanston residents, several student activist groups.