Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute
June 29 to July 25, 2025, Northwestern University Campus in Evanston, IL
Video by Abigail Lowenstein and Grace Sharma. Illustration by Connor Tang.
Cherubs is more than a journalism camp.
From high schools around the world, we came to Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism in Evanston, Illinois, just outside of Chicago. We immersed ourselves in media for four weeks in the summer of 2024. We studied writing, reporting and editing for print, digital and broadcast. We took pictures, edited videos, and created websites and podcasts. We made lifelong friends. As our instructors said, “Welcome to the best summer of your life.” Explore this website for a tour of the journalism wonderland known as “Medill Cherubs.”
Red, white, blue and … interviews
At Evanston’s Fourth of July parade, cherubs sought interviews and knowledge about Evanston’s community.
Cherubs share resources to succeed
Students shared notes, sources and ideas to produce their best work.
LISTEN: Cherubs learn how to approach sources
Listen to how a few cherubs conquered their fears and learned to approach strangers.
Sports pavilion takeover: Cherubs cut loose
Cherubs overtook the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion for a night of sports and fun.
Bonding around the great room’s piano
Cherub Vidyuth Sridhar brought people together through his music.
Around the world in 84 cherubs
Take a tour around the world by exploring the hometowns of each of our 84 cherubs.
Gallery: Fourth of July brought miles of smiles
Cherubs reported on the Evanston 4th of July parade and enjoyed fireworks at night.
Free time on field trips opens up Chicago
Students share how they spent time in downtown Chicago
Umbrellas up! Embracing Evanston’s rainy days
A rainy day at Cherubs is better than a sunny day at home.
Brought together again through the small world of journalism
After 732 days apart, two student journalists were reunited at Northwestern.
LISTEN: Meeting multilingual cherubs
When I entered Jones Hall for the first time, I didn’t expect to hear so many different languages.
Overcoming roommate FOMO
The first day is hard, but without a roommate, it’s a lesson in finding comfort in your own company.
