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The Daily Northwestern Podcasts

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Last week, The Daily reported on an Evanston resident held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, allegations of discriminatory behavior in Northwestern’s Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling and Mayor Daniel Biss’ support of unionized Sta... more

In this episode, Opinion Editor Alexia Sextou, Assistant Opinion Editor Ivy Frater and history Prof. Susan Pearson discuss the use of artificial intelligence in university spaces and the road to crafting a healthy campus culture around academic integ... more

In Opinion: “A new summer is upon us, and I’m ready for some good, clean summer fling fun. No real feelings, just fun,” writes Columnist Sylvie Slotkin.

In Opinion: “The best thing I’ve ever done is surround myself with people who love to dance,” writes Assistant Opinion Editor Ivy Frater.

Last week, The Daily reported on new Northwestern president Mung Chiang, the 54th Dillo Day and Evanston Township High School’s Commencement celebrating the Class of 2026.

In this episode of What’s New at NU, we explore how students and faculty are turning their research and interests into podcasts.

In Opinion: “Twenty, I can’t thank you enough for showing me parts of myself that are cool and worth celebrating,” writes Opinion Columnist Sylvie Slotkin.

In Opinion: “What’s beautiful about a nickname is that you can’t give it to yourself. It symbolizes your identity in relation to someone else, a window into how other people perceive you,” writes Assistant Opinion Editor Ivy Frater.

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Recent Guests

Isaiah Steinberg
Print Managing Editor and reporter on NU Genetic Counseling coverage
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Episode: The Weekly: Evanston resident in ICE custody, alleged discrimination in NU genetic counseling program, Biss’ support of unionized Starbucks baristas
Max Turetsky
Assistant City Editor covering local news conference with Mayor Biss
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Episode: The Weekly: Evanston resident in ICE custody, alleged discrimination in NU genetic counseling program, Biss’ support of unionized Starbucks baristas
Susan Pearson
Professor of history at the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, Northwestern University
Northwestern University
Episode: Who Asked You: To AI or not to AI? That is the question.
Max Tereckski
Sissent City editor covering ETHS commencement
The Daily Northwestern
Episode: The Weekly: Northwestern’s new president, the 54th Dillo Day and Evanston Township High School’s Commencement
Kevin Wang
Founder of Pencil NU
Pencil & U (Pencil NU project)
Episode: The Weekly: Evanston’s Strategic Housing Plan, author and alumna Veronica Roth visit and pencil.nu
Jason Latt
Contributor to Pencil NU
Pencil NU
Episode: The Weekly: Evanston’s Strategic Housing Plan, author and alumna Veronica Roth visit and pencil.nu
Veronica Roth
Northwestern alumna, author of the Divergent series
Writer and author
Episode: The Weekly: Evanston’s Strategic Housing Plan, author and alumna Veronica Roth visit and pencil.nu
Sydney Gaw
Senior staffer at The Daily Northwestern
The Daily Northwestern
Episode: The Weekly: Evanston’s Strategic Housing Plan, author and alumna Veronica Roth visit and pencil.nu
Sarah Park
Copy editor
The Daily Northwestern
Episode: The Weekly: Evanston’s Strategic Housing Plan, author and alumna Veronica Roth visit and pencil.nu

Hosts

Alexia Sextou
Host of The Daily Northwestern podcast; multiple appearances across episodes; associated with The Daily Northwestern.
Ivy Frater
Assistant editor and host; participates in multiple segments including Joke Walk and Behind the Scenes.
Sylvie Slotkin
Host of segments reading or narrating campus columns and Thought Pieces.
Ashley Wei
Host of Behind the Scenes of NU in Bloom; contributor to multiple campus stories.

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The Weekly: Northwestern’s new president, the 54th Dillo Day and Evanston Township High School’s Commencement
Q: How did Dillo Day reflect changes in campus culture this year?
The theme Dillo Speedway invited diverse expressions, showcased underrepresented artists, and featured energy-packed performances across new stages, underscoring inclusivity and student-led energy.
The Weekly: Northwestern’s new president, the 54th Dillo Day and Evanston Township High School’s Commencement
Q: What does Chiang's background suggest about the university's direction under his leadership?
The discussion suggests a push toward interdisciplinary collaboration, integration of AI-driven research with the arts and humanities, and a focus on sustaining humanities alongside STEM initiatives.
The Weekly: Northwestern’s new president, the 54th Dillo Day and Evanston Township High School’s Commencement
Q: What stood out most to you about Mung Chiang during the interview?
Desiree Lowe notes Chiang's firm handshake, open demeanor, and willingness to engage with students, while highlighting his engineering background and openness to humanities as indicators of his leadership style.
The Weekly: Evanston’s Strategic Housing Plan, author and alumna Veronica Roth visit and pencil.nu
Q: What exactly is Pencil NU and how does it differ from other course planning tools?
Pencil NU is a Chrome extension that integrates with Caesar to provide course analytics and C-text on one page, complementing Paper NU by offering a different set of scheduling insights and a new combination function.
The Weekly: Evanston’s Strategic Housing Plan, author and alumna Veronica Roth visit and pencil.nu
Q: What has Veronica Roth's journey been like in relation to Divergent and her later writing projects?
Roth rose to fame quickly with Divergent, faced external pressures and criticism, and has since focused on writing what she wants while staying true to her own emotions and creative process.

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What is The Daily Northwestern Podcasts about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on campus and local affairs with a newsroom voice, delivering quick-hit local reporting, campus policy debates, and culture-focused storytelling. Episodes frequently pair hard news about Northwestern, Evanston, and university policy with lighter, character-driven pieces about student life, campus events, and personal essays. Noteworthy traits include a steady rotation of guest experts and campus correspondents, a mix of investigative context and firsthand reporting, and a strong emphasis on accessibility—making campus issues, technology, and local governance understandable to a broad listener base. This mix is likely to attract listeners who are students, faculty, journalists, and local community members seeking concise, na... more

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7. Veronica Roth
8. Sydney Gaw

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