Kenosha 2 years later: How a Wisconsin city became a political flashpoint
I pitched this enterprise story to The Cap Times for the two-year anniversary of the police shooting of Jacob Blake.
Hannah Feuer
Student journalist at Northwestern University
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Rally Against Antisemitism in D.C. Draws over 2,500
During my summer internship at Moment Magazine, I covered a rally against antisemitism at the Capitol.
Agents of Influence: How Russia Deploys an Army of Shadow Diplomats
I co-authored this piece as part of Medill's investigative journalism program. I primarily worked on the section titled "Russia's Reach in Denver."
For LGBTQ students, living at home brings its own set of challenges
I wrote about the unique challenges LGBTQ students faced when the University sent students home because of COVID-19.
Fact check: Was Rebecca Blank the first woman tenured in NU’s economics department?
I discovered an error in a University press release and wrote a fact-check that led the University and several professional media outlets to publish corrections.
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The Washington Post
Years later, justice for journalists Austin Tice and Christopher Allen as urgent as ever
I wrote this op-ed during my summer internship at Reporters Without Borders, an international press freedom organization.
The gatekeepers who open America to shell companies and secret owners
I contributed research to this article as part of Medill Investigative Lab, a six-month investigative journalism program under the guidance of reporter Debbie Cenziper.
Moment Magazine
Synagogues Adjust High Holiday Plans as Delta Variant Spreads
Synagogues across the country are re-evaluating their plans for in-person High Holiday services as COVID-19 cases spike.
My Unorthodox Life: In Defense of the New Reality Show
My review of this Netflix reality show received the third most views of any online Moment story in 2021.
Rally Against Antisemitism in D.C. Draws over 2,500
During my summer internship at Moment Magazine, I covered a rally against antisemitism at the Capitol.
Cantor Leads Jewish Movement to Abolish Death Penalty
Cantor Michael Zoosman says his opposition to the death penalty comes from “a very deep, spiritual place.”
The Daily Northwestern
Justice Elena Kagan talks Supreme Court legitimacy at Pritzker School of Law
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan spoke about the legitimacy of the Court, her judicial philosophy and her career trajectory in a Wednesday discussion at the Pritzker School of Law.
Geography Prof. John Hudson celebrates 50 years at NU
Geography Prof. John Hudson is teaching the same geography course this quarter that he taught his first quarter at Northwestern — 50 years ago.
Northwestern dining workers vote to authorize strike from Compass Group
Nearly 200 subcontracted dining and service workers at Northwestern voted to authorize a strike from Compass Group Wednesday.
Noam Chomsky talks climate change, labor rights and free speech at Political Union event
Noam Chomsky, a founder of modern linguistics, spoke about the pandemic, labor rights and political issues in a Thursday webinar.
Students move on-campus after months at home
As of last week, Medill freshman Jimmy He had never set foot on campus. Aside from one small New Jersey meetup, he’d never met any of his classmates in-person.
Northwestern freshman advances to semifinals of “Jeopardy!” College Championship, guaranteed wildcard spot
McCormick freshman Beni Keown guaranteed himself a wildcard spot in the semifinals of the 2020 “Jeopardy!” College Championship.
Northwestern reports 205 COVID-19 cases this week
The number of COVID-19 cases on campus has been steadily increasing for the past three weeks.
Evanston beaches open for swimming with limited capacity, social distancing
Evanston beaches opened for swimming July 1 with new restrictions in place to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle
Nervous about postal delays? Here’s how to make sure your vote is counted.
Here’s how to make sure your vote is counted this November.
Mequon native’s novel is on childhood medical condition
Author Evan Wolkenstein wrote a novel based on his experience growing up with a facial abnormality.
With help of sound engineer, Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun syncs voices
When Cantor David Barash first tried out virtual singing, he realized that singing together on Zoom “just doesn’t sound good.”
Shorewood resident is a leader for remote Israeli dance classes
Shorewood resident Deb Schermer, who led a local Israeli dance class before the pandemic, is now leading portions of classes for hundreds of people from all over the world.
In Canada, Jewish communities may be more cohesive
Some say Jewish communities in Canada are more cohesive than in much of the United States, making Judaism in Wisconsin a different kind of experience.
Milwaukee area Catholics to wear kippot
Daniels said he hopes “Kippah Day” will facilitate conversations about antisemitism and the relationship between Milwaukee’s Catholic and Jewish communities.
I interned at the Chronicle amid a pandemic
I never imagined a summer internship at the Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle would be located at my parents’ house in Maryland.
Democratic delegate Essie Lenchner will be part of history
Wisconsin Democratic National Convention delegate Essie Lenchner credits her Jewish upbringing in shaping her politics.
