Playwright Young Jean Lee discusses her experiences writing identity-based art
When deciding what to address in her work, playwright Young Jean Lee said she thinks of the worst play in the world she could possibly write. “And then I force myself to write that play,” Lee said. In...
View ArticleFirst African-American woman astronaut discusses convergence of civil rights,...
Mae Jemison, the first female African-American astronaut, urged in a speech at Northwestern on Monday that diverse perspectives are necessary to advance not only social progress, but also scientific...
View ArticleNative photographer Matika Wilbur talks art, perceptions of Native American...
Matika Wilbur’s goal to “change the way we see Native America” first began when she sold everything in her Seattle apartment and set off in an RV to travel the country, she said in a talk Thursday....
View ArticleMayoral candidates discuss policing, town-gown relations at debate
Evanston mayoral candidates reaffirmed the city’s commitment to being a sanctuary city and discussed racial bias in policing at a debate Monday night. The candidates discussed town-gown relations,...
View ArticleSamantha Bee to speak at Northwestern
Comedian and late-night show host Samantha Bee will speak at Northwestern Feb. 28 as A&O Productions’ spring speaker in an event co-hosted by College Democrats and One Book One Northwestern,...
View Article‘Moonlight’ director Barry Jenkins to speak at Northwestern
Barry Jenkins, director of the Academy Award-winning movie “Moonlight,” will speak at Northwestern on April 1, A&O Productions announced Tuesday evening. A&O, in partnership with Rainbow...
View ArticleDeRay Mckesson to speak at open Global Engagement Summit event
Civil rights activist DeRay Mckesson will speak at Northwestern on Thursday as Global Engagement Summit’s inaugural keynote speaker. Mckesson, known for his Black Lives Matter activism and signature...
View ArticleTransgender rights activist Janet Mock discusses identity, safe spaces
Writer, transgender rights activist and TV host Janet Mock addressed issues on intersectional identities and encouraged people to take an active role in “carving out” safe spaces for the transgender...
View ArticleRenowned body piercer discusses genital piercings during NU Sex Week event
Renowned body piercer Elayne Angel kicked off this year’s Sex Week speaker series Monday evening by introducing students to different types of genital piercings during an event at Harris Hall. NU Sex...
View ArticleNU alumnus Cody Keenan discusses career as Obama’s speechwriter
Empathy and curiosity are the two most important qualities for a speechwriter, said Cody Keenan (Weinberg ’02), director of speechwriting for former President Barack Obama. Speaking to an audience of...
View ArticleSpeaker gives tips to students, activists on protecting data
A digital rights nonprofit director displayed his three cell phones to demonstrate the precaution he takes to protect his digital security during a talk Thursday. Freddy Martinez — founder of Lucy...
View ArticleStudents protest ICE representative’s visit to campus
Students protested the visit of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement public relations officer to campus Tuesday, saying the representative’s presence on campus could be dangerous and hurtful for...
View ArticleSNL comedians take stage for stand-up show
As soon as he stepped onto the Ryan Auditorium stage, Michael Che acknowledged that some audience members might be uncomfortable with his jokes. “I’m OK with that,” he said. Che, who is known for his...
View ArticleControversial conservative speaker Ben Shapiro discusses politics, NU issues
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro spoke about numerous issues including economic mobility and contemporary campus culture as College Republicans’ spring speaker Wednesday. The event, held in...
View ArticlePulitzer Prize winner Emily Nussbaum to speak at Northwestern
Pulitzer Prize winner Emily Nussbaum, television critic for The New Yorker, will speak at Northwestern on June 1, Contemporary Thought Speakers Series announced Thursday. Nussbaum, who won the 2016...
View ArticlePulitzer Prize-winning television critic Emily Nussbaum discusses career,...
Two iconic television shows launched in the ’90s — “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “The Sopranos” — inspired Emily Nussbaum to become a television critic. “I got passionate about ‘Buffy the Vampire...
View ArticleBillie Jean King tells graduates to ‘give to life’ in commencement speech
Billie Jean King came onstage at Northwestern’s commencement in traditional fashion, walking alongside University President Morton Schapiro as the Northwestern Symphonic Wind Ensemble played a...
View ArticleComedian Trevor Noah to speak on campus
Comedian and “The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah will speak at Northwestern on Oct. 15, according to an email sent to students in the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing...
View ArticleCPS principal discusses challenges facing school system
Educators and students from Gale Community Academy spoke Thursday to more than 15 Northwestern students about the challenges facing Chicago Public Schools. The event, hosted by NU Leadership...
View ArticleFormer UN Ambassador Samantha Power reflects on career in diplomacy, journalism
Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power met with every other U.N. ambassador during her four-year tenure. She said about 45 had never been visited by one of her predecessors. “The...
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