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Jumping onto the sidewalk to avoid a big puddle.

Jumping onto the sidewalk to avoid a big puddle. (Ruixin Zhang/Evanston RoundTable)

Photos: Evanston after the storm
A performer wearing red boots leans toward spectators at the 43rd annual Folsom Street Fair in San Francisco on Sept. 27, 2026.

A performer wearing red boots leans toward spectators at the 43rd annual Folsom Street Fair in San Francisco on Sept. 27, 2026. (Ruixin Zhang)

Folsom Street Fair
Senior outside hitter Rylen Reid spikes the ball toward two Iowa players.

Senior outside hitter Rylen Reid spikes the ball toward two Iowa players. (Ruixin Zhang/The Daily Northwestern)

Volleyball: Reid back with a bang as Wildcats take down Iowa and Maryland
Participants grooved to live music at Fountain Square Thursday as part of the Downtown Summer Sounds nine-week concert series hosted by Downtown Evanston from July 9 through Sept. 3.

Participants grooved to live music at Fountain Square Thursday as part of the Downtown Summer Sounds nine-week concert series hosted by Downtown Evanston from July 9 through Sept. 3. (Ruixin Zhang/Evanston RoundTable)

Downtown Summer Sounds gets Evanston swinging
Justin Kreger, president of Vertical Works, who oversees the project, said the most challenging part of the process was maneuvering the house to avoid the tree canopy. Being “slow and steady” is key, he said. The first story was placed in the morning and the second story was placed in the afternoon.

Justin Kreger, president of Vertical Works, who oversees the project, said the most challenging part of the process was maneuvering the house to avoid the tree canopy. Being “slow and steady” is key, he said. The first story was placed in the morning and the second story was placed in the afternoon. (Ruixin Zhang/Evanston RoundTable)

ETHS ‘Geometry in Construction’ house moves to its permanent home on Darrow Avenue
Ray Graham works the crane.

Ray Graham works the crane. (Ruixin Zhang/Evanston RoundTable)

ETHS ‘Geometry in Construction’ house moves to its permanent home on Darrow Avenue
A fairgoer’s pink platform boots cast a shadow on the pavement at the 43rd annual Folsom Street Fair in San Francisco on Sept. 27, 2026.

A fairgoer’s pink platform boots cast a shadow on the pavement at the 43rd annual Folsom Street Fair in San Francisco on Sept. 27, 2026. (Ruixin Zhang)

Folsom Street Fair
Performers entertain a crowd at the corner of Folsom Street at the 43rd annual Folsom Street Fair in San Francisco on Sept. 27, 2026.

Performers entertain a crowd at the corner of Folsom Street at the 43rd annual Folsom Street Fair in San Francisco on Sept. 27, 2026. (Ruixin Zhang)

Folsom Street Fair
Iyers flew in from Los Angeles for the event, which SASA had been planning since last summer.

Iyers flew in from Los Angeles for the event, which SASA had been planning since last summer. (Ruixin Zhang/The Daily Northwestern)

Vidya Vox performs at South Asian Students Alliance’s concert
Typhoon Dance Troupe performs “Fleeting Glamour, Walls Aglow” to open Northwestern’s Chinese New Year Gala. The dance draws inspiration from Kizil cave murals in Xinjiang, China.

Typhoon Dance Troupe performs “Fleeting Glamour, Walls Aglow” to open Northwestern’s Chinese New Year Gala. The dance draws inspiration from Kizil cave murals in Xinjiang, China. (Ruixin Zhang/The Daily Northwestern)

Chinese New Year Gala brings in Year of the Fire Horse with tradition, modernity
A large tree fell on this house near Greenwood Street and Hinman Avenue.

A large tree fell on this house near Greenwood Street and Hinman Avenue. (Ruixin Zhang/Evanston RoundTable)

Photos: Evanston after the storm
Even after the storm, Lake Michigan’s lakefront was still busy with runners, cyclists and dog walkers.

Even after the storm, Lake Michigan’s lakefront was still busy with runners, cyclists and dog walkers. (Ruixin Zhang/Evanston RoundTable)

Photos: Evanston after the storm
People line up for an ice cream truck stationed outside the field.

People line up for an ice cream truck stationed outside the field. (Ruixin Zhang/Evanston RoundTable)

Photos: Northwestern hosts annual community movie night
Marla Abramson takes time perusing vintage clothing pieces from Stephanie Nugent, owner of indyvin.

Marla Abramson takes time perusing vintage clothing pieces from Stephanie Nugent, owner of indyvin. (Ruixin Zhang/Evanston RoundTable)

Finding hidden gems at Art & Big Fork Festival
Luba Abramov said she spends hours picking “bags and bags” of sea glass at the beach for her art.

Luba Abramov said she spends hours picking “bags and bags” of sea glass at the beach for her art. (Ruixin Zhang/Evanston RoundTable)

Finding hidden gems at Art & Big Fork Festival
Attendee Karl Remien appreciates a large landscape photograph.

Attendee Karl Remien appreciates a large landscape photograph. (Ruixin Zhang/Evanston RoundTable)

Finding hidden gems at Art & Big Fork Festival
The Haven Chess Club hosted a summer kickoff event at Independence Park on Wednesday, Aug. 19 for current club members, incoming sixth-graders and the public.

The Haven Chess Club hosted a summer kickoff event at Independence Park on Wednesday, Aug. 19 for current club members, incoming sixth-graders and the public. (Ruixin Zhang/Evanston RoundTable)

How a Haven parent revived the middle school’s chess club
Ina Strickland (front), from Puerto Rico, said she grew up listening to bossa nova. The Brazilian jazz style tops her list due to its mellow, beautiful melody, she said. Behind her, Rob Gueli (right) and David Bender enjoy their first Starlight Concert of the summer.

Ina Strickland (front), from Puerto Rico, said she grew up listening to bossa nova. The Brazilian jazz style tops her list due to its mellow, beautiful melody, she said. Behind her, Rob Gueli (right) and David Bender enjoy their first Starlight Concert of the summer. (Ruixin Zhang/Evanston RoundTable)

Photos: An evening of bossa nova in the park
Alicia Acosta said she biked to the event with her family. “I love it,” she said of the music.

Alicia Acosta said she biked to the event with her family. “I love it,” she said of the music. (Ruixin Zhang/Evanston RoundTable)

Photos: An evening of bossa nova in the park