The Daily Northwestern Podcasts

Arturo Fuerte, a Willard Elementary School music teacher, founded the Hootenanny Music Festival two years ago. Now, he coaches 23 student bands of fourth- and fifth-graders in his free time. https://dailynorthwestern.com/2020/02/19/multimedia/everything-evanston-willard-elementary-school-music-teacher-develops-music-festival/#photo

With the presidential election occupying national headlines, Evanston residents mobilize around local politics. Grassroots organizations like the Democratic Party of Evanston and Indivisible Evanston organize, from phone banking to canvassing to writing postcards.

Hillel is in a temporary location this year– how does this impact their activities, operations, and community? NU Declassified talked with Executive Director Michael Simon to find out. https://dailynorthwestern.com/2020/02/17/multimedia/nu-declassified-for-nu-hillel-temporary-housing-at-hinman-means-re-learning-what-goes-into-making-a-home/

This week on Podculture, members and founders of Radius Theatre give us a brief background into the work they do on campus centered around celebrating Latinx art, and reflect on diversity in Northwestern’s arts programs. https://dailynorthwestern.com/2020/02/17/lateststories/podculture-radius-theatre-celebrates-latinx-artists-on-campus/

Garage rock band The Altars discuss their inspiration, rehearsal dynamics, and music on Sound Source. https://dailynorthwestern.com/2020/02/17/lateststories/sound-source-the-altars-discuss-their-inspiration-rehearsal-dynamics-and-music/

With Valentine’s Day coming up, candy-grams are being sent and the Freshman Fifteen is serenading random people with telegrams. But for long-distance couples, celebrating their relationship comes with challenges. Speak Your Mind sat down with Weinberg freshmen Brigid Devine and Medill freshman Jenna Spray to understand how long-distance relationships make it work. https://dailynorthwestern.com/202...

It’s been almost five months since Wally Bobkiewicz’s final day as city manager. In his absence, City Council began the city manager search process while Erika Storlie acts as interim city manager. https://dailynorthwestern.com/2020/02/13/multimedia/audio/city-manager-search-continues-interim-city-manager-looks-to-year-ahead/

Students discuss their experiences with accommodations through AccessibleNU, from telling professors to stigma from their peers. https://dailynorthwestern.com/2020/02/14/multimedia/defining-safe-for-students-with-accommodations-accessiblenu-is-helpful-but-can-still-go-further/

Brainstorm’s second episodes dives into Traditional Chinese Medicine, and why it’s often delegitimized in the Western world. https://dailynorthwestern.com/2020/02/14/multimedia/brainstorm-why-does-the-western-world-often-overlook-traditional-chinese-medicine/

Northwestern students talk about the impacts of Greek life recruitment on their mental health. https://dailynorthwestern.com/2020/02/14/multimedia/speak-your-mind-greek-life-and-the-difficulties-of-recruitment/

On Sunday, the Democratic Party of Evanston held a ranked choice voting session to decide whether the group would endorse candidates in the presidential race, as well as other races. City reporter Jacob Fulton recounts the night.

LISTEN: The “winter blues” are real, and they have a name. Sophomore Cole Sias and faculty member Nancy Tierney discuss seasonal affective disorder and white light therapy in the latest episode of Speak Your Mind. https://dailynorthwestern.com/2020/02/07/multimedia/speak-your-mind-northwestern-university-students-and-faculty-on-seasonal-affective-disorder-white-light-therapy/

On Jan. 1, 2020, Illinois became the 11th state to legalize cannabis. Evanston is one of the few northern suburbs with a marijuana dispensary. A month into legalization of cannabis products in Illinois, regulations and policies in Evanston and on Northwestern’s campus persist. Hear more about the reasoning and thought-process behind these regulations in this week’s episode of The Ripple.

Communication junior Rishi Mahesh received almost 40 thousand likes. The Northwestern Women’s Basketball Team received 197 thousand. Podculture sat down with Northwestern students who have gone viral on TikTok and learned how they owned the new social media platform. https://dailynorthwestern.com/2020/02/06/lateststories/podculture-students-explore-tiktok-world/

Northwestern students travel to Iowa to canvass for presidential candidates and make an impact on a historic caucus. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2020/02/04/lateststories/iowa-caucuses/

On January 22, 2020, dozens of Northwestern southwest area residents had the opportunity to see ‘Mean Girls: The Musical,’ completely sponsored by the university. https://dailynorthwestern.com/2020/02/03/multimedia/podculture-southwest-area-residents-attend-mean-girls-the-musical-for-free/

For Mark Park, Northwestern is the first safe space he can live authentically. As a queer international student from South Korea, Park has found a community on campus. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2020/02/02/multimedia/audio/defining-safe-queer-international-student-finds-a-community-in-the-u-s/

Northwestern students open up about the ups and downs of mental health treatment at home and on campus. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2020/02/02/multimedia/audio/speak-your-mind-students-tell-their-experiences-seeking-therapy-and-medication/

The first episode of Brainstorm, The Daily Northwestern’s health, science and tech podcast, explores the reasons why eugenics and Social Darwinism still exist and how people use the Theory of Evolution to justify these ideas. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2020/02/02/multimedia/audio/dissecting-social-darwinism-why-does-it-still-exist/

WNUR’s Streetbeat producer Melia Agudelo talks about mixing music, reggaetón and making people dance. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2020/02/02/multimedia/audio/dj-melia-agudelo-on-mixing-music-and-making-people-dance/

What are the challenges facing first-time voters at NU, from absentees to caucus participants? NU Declassified explores the ups and downs of civic engagement on campus. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2020/02/02/multimedia/audio/northwestern-students-prepare-for-absentee-voting-iowa-caucus/

In our newest episode of Everything Evanston, our podcast on city news: - The YWCA organized five racial healing circles last week. Participants and facilitators share their experiences. - ETHS hosts MLK Day event celebrating youth empowerment and inclusivity.

LISTEN: A New Shack Laugh Track is a special event produced by Vertigo Productions. It aims to give student stand-ups on campus a chance to test out new material.

NU Declassified catches up on dance auditions in the first weeks of Winter Quarter.

FreePlanet twin rappers talk about their music, song lyrics and performances.