The Daily Northwestern Podcasts

The Daily talked to campus DJs about how they got started and what advice they have for those hoping to get into DJing. They talk about student organizations that have supported them, getting gigs on campus, mixing techniques and more.

The showers in Mudd Science and Engineering Library and other academic buildings are often joked about on campus, but these showers may help faculty and the planet more than we think. Or at the very least, students have enjoyed taking a splash.

There’s a new superstar sports team on campus this year — and no, it’s not a varsity one. In this episode of Cats Corner, we hear from three players on the Club Tennis team about their dominant season: going undefeated in tournament play, winning sectionals and finishing in the top-15 at nationals after not competing in nearly two years.

Evidence suggests students learn to read the best through a method focused on phonics. This approach teaches students to associate letters with sounds, so they’re able to figure out unfamiliar words. But for decades, schools have used a different approach. Now, advocates, educators and parents are pushing for a move to evidence-based reading instruction.

Water levels in Lake Michigan are at an all-time high, posing potential threats to shoreline homes and Evanston beaches. Environmental engineering professor Aaron Packman and Evanston Director of Sustainability Cara Pratt discuss possible impacts and solutions.

One of the newest clubs on campus, The Songwriters Association at Northwestern is creating community among songwriters at Northwestern. Eddie Ko, the club’s founder and co-president talked about SWAN’s mission of making songwriting accessible to NU students regardless of musical experience.

After spending months out sick with long COVID-19, Dave Z returned to work at Chicago O’Hare Airport the week the city’s mass transit mask mandate was lifted. We talked three times over the past month about how he’s navigating it all.

In 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court decided abortions were legal in the infamous Roe v. Wade case. Nearly 50 years later, a majority opinion from the Supreme Court may reverse this decision. But how would the overturning of Roe v. Wade affect states? While some states may enact abortion bans, others, like Illinois, likely will not. After this historic decision, abortion access groups are organizing fo...

Bienen sophomore and music creator Helen Feng takes listeners on her path of love and forgiveness through her unreleased single, “Wash Away.”

From sourcing clothes to sewing, the costume design process for Northwestern theatre productions involves meticulous work and collaboration. On this episode of Podculture, The Daily dives into the world of costume design at Northwestern.

Between opening for Maggie Rogers and running on the cross country team at Northwestern, Weinberg freshman Ava Earl’s career as a singer-songwriter is already flourishing. In this episode of Sound Source, Ava breaks down “Chaos,” her favorite song from her latest album.

Offered by the Northwestern University Transportation Center on the corner of Foster Street and Sheridan Road, the transportation and logistics minor is a small, but hidden gem at Northwestern. The Daily spoke with students and the lead faculty member about what makes the transportation and logistics minor unique.

From the Lakefill to the quads, bunnies are hopping their way into the hearts of Northwestern students. In this episode of Brainstorm, The Daily spoke to Northwestern students, a professor and an urban ecology expert to answer the question gnawing at Evanston residents: What’s with all the bunnies?

For some Northwestern professors, purple pride extends beyond the classroom. Across almost all of NU’s undergraduate schools, there are professors who attended the University as students — and even one who got her bachelor’s, master’s and Ph. D. here. In this episode of NU Declassified, we dive into what brought these professors back to their alma mater.

Northwestern Mock Trial may sound like an activity exclusively for aspiring lawyers, but students in the program say the range of experiences Mock Trial provides and the creativity it requires means the club attracts a diverse group of people from across NU. The Daily explores what makes Mock Trial such a good team, and how those qualities got them to nationals this year.

A new chord is strumming on campus with the Ukulele Club. Nitya Agrawal, who rebooted the club, and other student members talk about the new community that combines both seasoned players and complete beginners.

Ramadan, the holy month for Muslims all over the world, can be hard to celebrate away from home for college students. Northwestern’s Muslim-cultural Students Association, McSA, puts in an effort each year to help Muslim students feel comfortable on campus during Ramadan. In this episode, Muslim students describe their on-campus experiences during Ramadan, how they celebrate and what Ramadan means...

Far from the lightspeed space travel of science fiction, real-life astrobiologists use tactics from computer programming to molecular analysis in the study of alien life. The Daily spoke with three scientists to ask: How are we looking for life beyond Earth? Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2022/04/25/uncategorized/brainstorm-looking-for-life-among-the-stars/

Northwestern’s Knitwestern loves knitting, good music and (obviously) puns. In this episode of Podculture, find out how Knitwestern came to be, what the club’s mission is and what keeps students coming back to knit another day. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2022/04/24/multimedia/podculture-tightly-knit-northwesterns-knitting-club-has-community-and-a-cause/

Computer science major by day, singer-songwriter by night: Weinberg sophomore Jenna Kopp does it all. In this episode of Sound Source, Jenna explains the meaning behind the lyrics of her most recent single, “Can’t Forget This Time.” Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2022/04/12/multimedia/sound-source-deep-dive-jenna-kopp/

What does it mean to have a relationship with nature? For Indigenous kids, especially those who grew up in urban areas, this question can have complicated answers. To support these relationships and fill in what western education might miss, researchers in Northwestern’s learning sciences program, in partnership with other universities, community members and educators, are developing science learn...

College is hard. And it’s even harder without a support system that understands your experiences and challenges. First- and second-generation students reflect on their identities and experiences at NU as they struggle with a lack of family understanding and a university that doesn’t provide as many resources as they’d hoped. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2022/04/05/mult...

Do you have a summer song? Maybe a seasonal playlist? Music is one of the ways people experience memories and emotions, but what does that look like for Northwestern’s students? Tune in to this episode of Podculture to hear from four students about their moments with music, and what it means to them.

Late-night food in Evanston is almost non-existent. Join NU Declassified as we learn about The Table, a student-run, late-night delivery service dedicated to creating affordable, high-quality food.

Bennison’s Bakery has been in Evanston since 1938, and is loved by many long-time customers. Known for its seasonal pastries and traditional atmosphere, we talked to customers and employees about what makes Bennison’s a local favorite.