The Reparations Committee opened applications for residents to serve on one of four committee working groups, according to a Wednesday news release from the city. The four groups will focus on economic development, community unity, educational initiatives and housing. Each will consist of five to seven members, the release said, and up to two committee.
A statement calling on the Northwestern administration to comply with demands related to Black students’ well-being and safety was released Monday night. The letter lists six official demands: an in-person meeting between its authors and the administration within seven days, consultation by Multicultural Student Affairs on decisions that affect the Black House, funding increases for.
Content warning: This article contains mentions of gun violence and death. On Wednesday, a young man lost his life. Two 15-year-old boys were injured, one gravely. Though much of The Daily’s coverage so far has centered on the impact Wednesday night’s Clark Street Beach shooting had on Northwestern students, we know the effects go far.
Content warning: This story contains discussions of gun violence and death. At about 8:10 p.m. on Wednesday night, Weinberg sophomore Lianna Amoruso heard gunshots. She was enjoying the sunshine on the southern tip of the Lakefill when she heard screams and saw people running. She grabbed her friends and started sprinting north. By 8:30 p.m.,.
Content warning: This article contains mentions of gun violence and death. At about 8:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Evanston Police Department first responded to reports of shots on Clark Street Beach. The department posted periodic updates on their Twitter account as police responded and secured the scene. But the city didn’t send texts or emails to.