Chicago Residents take part in the annual "NO Pants SubWay Ride" on Chicago's iconic L line on January 12, 2020. “Why live in a big city if you’re not going to do stuff like this?” asked Chicago resident Lauren (who preferred not to give her last name) before returning to her book, “The Vagina Monologues” by Eve Ensler. (Read my full Daily Northwestern story here)
Florist Mark Jones, who owns Saville Flowers in Evanston, IL, mists plants in the shop to simulate a more humid climate on November 4, 2019. Jones took over the local brick and mortar store from his mother three years ago. (Part of a photo story for Medill News)
A worker at Kombucha Brava in Evanston, IL demonstrates the refining process that extracts flavor from locally-sourced fruit to make their signature fermented brew on October 30, 2019. The local brewery recently moved into a converted garage after finding success at the Evanston Farmers Maket. (Part of a series for the Daily Northwestern)
Chair of the House Intelligence Committee Adam Schiff speaks at the 30th annual Leopold Lecture in Cahn Auditorium on October 4, 2019. The 10-term congressman said Trump is merely a phenomenon of a global anti-democratic trend.(Coverage for the Daily Northwestern)
BMX rider AJ Amaya applies makeup for Cirque du Soleil’s Volta the day before opening night in Tysons, VA on July 25, 2019. Volta is the first show by Cirque Du Soleil to feature BMX — a style of bike riding featuring jumps and and tricks. (See more Photos for DC Theatre Scene)
Northwestern first-year Ethan Cheng wears a N-95 mask and face shield while moving into his on-campus dorm, Allison Hall, on September 12, 2020. Cheng, who plans to major in Theater, is one of only a few first-year students who were able to secure a spot in the limited housing due to COVID-19. (Photo for the Daily Northwestern)
Donnie Mayer works on his latest song, "Six Coronas," in the Georgetown neighborhood of DC on April 22, 2020. Mayer hitchhiked from Arlington to Woodstock when he was 15 and said he's been writing songs ever since.
Georgetown musician John Mercier performs an evening set on the Georgetown waterfront on May 28, 2020. Mercier normally performs at weddings but since the COVID-19 quarantine began, he has performed for a new crowd along the Potomac Riverfront almost every night.
"Have a Blessed day!" A cheery performer waves colorful flags while dancing to music in downtown Philadelphia on August 2, 2019.
A statue of Confederate General Albert Pike lies on the ground with a rope around its neck the morning after Black Lives Matter Protestors pulled it down from its pedestal on June 19, 2020. The toppling of Confederate statues has become a recurrent action in the wake of George Floyd's killing which prompted national BLM protests.
A Sabatello Tree Care worker hangs holiday lights on Northwestern's campus on October 23, 2019. Beyond adding festive sparkle, the lights help light up walking paths to increase safety as the days get shorter.
