Evanston’s business scene looks a lot different today than it did one year ago when COVID began, and even more different than it did decades ago. We sat down with Evanston business owners and residents and asked them what changed, how they’re handling the pandemic and what’s in store for Evanston’s future. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2021/05/03/multimedia/audio/everything-evanston-a-year-of-loss-and-unity-for-local-businesses/

Who Asked You? The Daily’s opinion podcast. This episode discusses the complexities of paying student athletes in the wake of the NCAA vs. Alston Supreme Court case. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2021/04/28/multimedia/audio/who-asked-you-hey-ncaa-pay-your-athletes/

Albert Chan, a social studies teacher at Niles North High School, teaches one of the only high school Asian American studies classes in the country. The class was finally approved in 2016, more than ten years after he first pitched it. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2021/04/28/multimedia/audio/defining-safe-one-teachers-battle-for-asian-american-studies/

A renewed interest in books led to the rise of BookTok, a side of TikTok focusing on book recommendations, reviews, and comedic content. Students like sophomore MaryKate Schoonover watch these videos and people like AymanBooks create them, helping bookstores like Bookends and Beginnings sell these trending items.

While Spring is many Wildcats’ favorite time on campus, many students did not have a chance to enjoy the beautiful spring weather last year because of the pandemic. This spring, as students are coming back to Evanston and restrictions slowly easing, they can finally experience spring on Northwestern’s campus. Read full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2021/04/27/multimedia/audio/nu-declassified-spring-is-in-session/

Gig workers in Chicago make below minimum wage. Amid the Biden administration’s push to expand labor rights through bills like the PRO Act, gig workers are raising concerns about their pay, safety and job security. The Daily sat down with gig workers and organizers to discuss these issues and whether unionization is the right path to addressing them. Read full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2021/04/23/uncategorized/the-ripple-the-road-to-collective-bargaining/

In the midst of the pandemic, Northwestern students find comfort in fostering cats and dogs. Many foster pet-parents have gotten their animals the Evanston Animal Shelter, which runs a robust foster program.

The Sound of Northwestern University is a Spotify-curated playlist that rounds up some songs that are popular among Northwestern students. The Daily sat down with the creator behind the playlist’s algorithm to chat about how the playlist works. Read full article: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2021/04/19/multimedia/audio/podculture-the-sounds-of-nu/

With the release of “Framing Britney,” audiences and publications alike are re-thinking the role media plays in the lives of prominent female celebrities. This week, Podculture breaks down how and why the spotlight can mistreat stars like Britney. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2021/04/15/multimedia/audio/podculture-oops-the-media-did-it-again-dissecting-britney-spears-legacy-nearly-20-years-later/

Cats Corner is back, and we’re breaking down what’s been happening in NU Sports this Spring. In this episode, we’re talking lacrosse, tennis, field hockey, soccer, and golf. In all things sports, we’ve got it covered. Read the full story here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2021/04/15/multimedia/audio/cats-corner-springing-into-sports/