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Avani Kalra was named the next editor in chief of The Daily Northwestern, the paper’s publisher announced Wednesday night.  Kalra, a Medill sophomore, is currently a print managing editor for The Daily. She has previously served as city editor and audience engagement editor.  Last summer, Kalra was a news reporting intern at the Wisconsin State...

Local government meetings may be open to all, but too often little attention is paid to them. Equipping everyday people to document what goes on is a way to make the most of these opportunities for civic participation.

Documenters has already trained more than 1,700 people who've covered more than 2,300 public meetings.