Kellogg Prof. William Brady led a study published earlier this month about moral outrage on the internet. The study examined how users’ perceptions of anger in online interactions contribute to the magnification of negative, partisan content on social media platforms like Twitter. Researchers identified and contacted users who tweeted with high or low outrage levels.
Content warning: this story contains mentions of gun violence and death At Monday’s city council meeting, students and parents urged the city and nation to take action against gun violence after a tragic shooting left Jacquis Irby dead and two 15-year-olds injured on April 12. Four Evanston Township High School students went to the Lorraine.
Content warning: This article contains mentions of gun violence and death. Mayor Daniel Biss announced Monday new steps “to prevent violence in the city” including increasing police presence. His news release was his first citywide communication following the shooting Wednesday night at Clark Street Beach. 18-year-old Jacquis Irby died and two 15-year-olds were wounded in.
Content warning: This article contains mentions of gun violence. Evanston Police Department Cmdr. Ryan Glew spoke with The Daily on Thursday about EPD’s response to the Wednesday shooting at Clark Street Beach and the communication to residents that followed. This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. The Daily: When did EPD start communicating.
City Council passed two ordinances Monday night that constitute the first step in establishing a new mixed-use, affordable housing building in the 5th Ward. Council first voted in favor of an ordinance to authorize a special land use permit for Mt. Pisgah Ministry, Inc. on Church Street. The ministry will move to the corner at.