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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Patterns make up the band’s album cover.
Widemouth prepares for new album release, reflects on almost one year of bandhood
Clare Kirwan, Reporter • November 19, 2024

It all began with a “join this super cool band” flyer hung in Kresge Hall by Communication junior Makena Carnahan. When Jamie Eder (Weinberg ’23) discovered the flyer and reached out to Carnahan in spring 2023, they clicked at their first meeting. The...

From left to right a woman stands playing violin, the next plays viola, the next sits while playing cello and the final woman also stands while playing violin.
Genre-defying string quartet ATLYS performs new album
November 19, 2024
Communication senior Arwen-Vira Marsh (Antigone) monologues to the audience before her character’s death.
Wirtz Center’s ‘Antigone’ takes influence from Korean shamanism in unique retelling
November 19, 2024
“Bonnie & Clyde” premiered at Shanley Pavilion for a two-night run.
‘Bonnie & Clyde’ takes audiences back in time while sparking reflection on the present
November 17, 2024
Various wooden pallets stacked together on cinder blocks and covered in rope, tarps, blankets, construction lighting and sat/stood on by various people.
‘I came here to weep’ uses interactive elements and experimentation to examine colonialism in Puerto Rico
November 17, 2024
Dancers fill the red-lighted stage under a spotlighted banner.
ReFusionShaka showcases student performers and set designers through dance
November 17, 2024
Author Fernando López Rodríguez talks to Northwestern faculty and students. He spoke about the process and methods of research behind his novel “Historia queer del flamenco.”
Spanish author Fernando López Rodríguez presents his book to the Department of Spanish and Portuguese
October 16, 2024
Author Gioia Diliberto signs books for community members at The Book Cellar after discussing her newly released book “Firebrands.”
Author Gioia Diliberto discusses new book ‘Firebrands’ at The Book Cellar
November 17, 2024
The silhouette of a woman’s side profile sits atop a red background and white lettering in the title. An illustration of the medal awarded for the 2024 Nobel Prize in literature is beside the silhouette.
Han Kang is first South Korean writer to win 2024 Nobel Prize in literature with ‘The Vegetarian’
November 12, 2024
Billie Eilish lies down as she sings “when the party’s over” during Wednesday night’s performance at the United Center.
Billie Eilish delivers electric yet intimate post-election performance
November 14, 2024
The Grammy nominees were recently released ahead of the awards ceremony Feb. 2.
Hawkins: Grammys promise to entertain following nominations
November 12, 2024
“Unscripted Love” will air its pilot episode in the Spring Quarter after two months of production.
Students to produce reality TV dating show ‘Unscripted Love’
November 14, 2024
Comedian, writer and actor Ilana Glazer co-created and co-starred in the Comedy Central sitcom “Broad City.”
‘Broad City’ co-creator Ilana Glazer performs stand-up as A&O fall speaker
November 13, 2024
Three people and an anthropomorphic seagull stand in front of a blue sky and construction site.
Vertigo Productions’ ‘The Seagullman’ paints a hopeful picture of individual impacts on environmental crisis
November 10, 2024
The Edge Off Broadway’s “DOGS” combines a comedic hot dog eating contest with an honest perspective on how far women are willing to go to satisfy their ambitions.
‘DOGS’ links hot dog eating with competition for success and happiness
November 3, 2024
Emmanuel “Manny” Jesus Cabrera preparing his latest collection “Indómito” for his brand Gente Fina during Chicago Fashion Week.
Fashion designer Emmanuel Jesus Cabrera highlights Chicago’s ‘Gente Fina’ through fashion
October 20, 2024
Interactive art piece centered around books
Evanston Art Center hosts ‘Dialogue Chicago: Out Loud’ exhibit, collaborates with 33 artists
October 16, 2024
This fall, students look to achieve a mix of style and comfort in their outfits.
Fall into sweater weather, dressing for the season
Ecesu Basara, Reporter • November 14, 2024

When the leaves turn amber and the temperatures get brisk, it can only mean one thing: it’s fall. With the change in weather, students across campus face a morning dilemma of how...

Collage of principal characters in the film arranged in the frame of the letters in “Mean Girls”
Despite being around for two decades, ‘Mean Girls’ is still ‘so fetch’
Gabe Hawkins, Reporter • November 12, 2024

McCormick senior Rebeca Lion was 9 or 10 years old when she first streamed the cult classic film “Mean Girls.” As an international student from Brazil, her first glance into American...

The three main characters — Victor, Sofia, and Oswald  — are each extremely compelling and act as the legs upon which the whole series can stand firmly
Reel Thoughts: ‘The Penguin’ makes a splash
Danny O'Grady, Design Editor • November 10, 2024

“The Batman” was a wholly unique movie that subverted all expectations, acting as more of a gritty detective movie than a superhero movie. In the same vein, its spinoff show, “The...

RTVF students travel to the Czech Republic each year to study film at the Prague Film School.
NU artists hone their craft in Prague
Jaharia Knowles, Senior Staffer • November 10, 2024

For years, artistically inclined college applicants have faced a common dilemma: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts? While a B.A. allows for interdisciplinary study, many aspiring...

A&O Productions hosted “Chicken Shop Date” host Amelia Dimoldenberg for its winter speaker last year.
A&O announces actor, writer and comedian Ilana Glazer as fall speaker
Betsy Lecy, Arts & Entertainment Editor • November 7, 2024

A&O Productions announced Tuesday it will host actor, writer and comedian Ilana Glazer as its fall speaker. Glazer is most known for their roles in “Rough Night” and for...

“Agatha All Along” takes witchcraft to a new level with focuses on middle-aged, female characters.
Marvel’s ‘Agatha All Along’ offers a refreshing take on female-centered storytelling
Lavender Huang, Reporter • November 5, 2024

This review contains spoilers. Departing from its superheroes, Marvel’s newest Disney+ show “Agatha All Along,” starring Kathryn Hahn (Communication ’95), takes the audience...

Brown Sugar, Northwestern’s co-ed South Asian a cappella group, prepares for their winter performance.
A cappella groups share plans for year, reflect on ‘Pitch Perfect’ rumors
Diya Raj, Reporter • November 5, 2024

It’s not uncommon to hear the rumor that the musical comedy film “Pitch Perfect” was inspired by Northwestern’s own a cappella scene from tour guides and a cappella groups. “The...

Tokyo Police Club vocalist and bassist Dave Monks sings while playing the electric bass during the band’s performance in Chicago Sunday night.
Tokyo Police Club serenades Chicago one ‘Final’ time
Maya Wong, Development & Recruitment Editor • November 5, 2024

On a 10th grade trip to Chicago, Dave Monks and his friends experienced two milestones: eating at the Rainforest Cafe and coming up with a band name, Tokyo Police Club. Now back...

Pianist plays in front of a large group of musicians.
Brandon Harper takes on Chicago area jazz venues, music as self-expression
Sammy Krimstein, Reporter • November 3, 2024

At 19 years old, Bienen sophomore and jazz pianist Brandon Harper has performed at renowned venues in the Chicago area and received honors for his musicianship on the national stage....

By drawing from personal experience, Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield create a film that accurately depicts the ups and downs of grief.
Reel Thoughts: ‘We Live in Time’ is a tale of perseverance through grief
Bianca Dishmon, Reporter • November 3, 2024

A film starring beloved actors Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield is bound to be great, but “We Live in Time,” directed by John Crowley, exceeds all possible expectations. The...

The cast of “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” performs the closing number.
NU’s Vibrant Colors Collective premieres multicultural production of ‘You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown’
Sydney Gaw, Reporter • November 3, 2024

Vibrant Colors Collective premiered its retelling of “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” at Shanley Pavilion Friday for a two-day run. VC2’s annual fall retelling slot exists...

“Anora” is a devastating story of false hope and promises.
Reel Thoughts: Sean Baker’s ‘Anora’ is the poignant collision between fantasy and reality
John Rivera, Reporter • November 3, 2024

“Anora,” the latest feature film from the slice-of-life director Sean Baker, is a rocket-fuelled joy-ride that keeps you smiling from ear to ear — right until the dreary final...

An italian beef sandwich and man with a bandana and apron in front of a background of a restaurant.
Q&A: The Daily bites into the beef that inspired ‘The Bear’ with owner Chris Zucchero
Maya Wong, Development & Recruitment Editor • November 3, 2024

Foodies and TV show enthusiasts alike have most likely heard of Hulu comedy-drama series “The Bear.” Starring Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri, the show follows a renowned chef...

Tim Mielants’ film ‘Small Things Like These’ premiered at the Chicago International Film Festival on Thursday evening.
Q&A: Director Tim Mielants discusses morals, vulnerability and working with Cillian Murphy
Grace Jordan-Weinstein, Reporter • October 30, 2024

Belgian director Tim Mielants’s film “Small Things Like These” premiered Thursday evening at the Chicago International Film Festival. In “Small Things Like These,” Bill...

Northwestern alum Thaddeus Tukes is set to play at Evanston’s Studio5 this Friday.
Thaddeus Tukes returns to Evanston with jazzy vibes and tunes
Lauren Kee, Reporter • October 29, 2024

Before jazz musician Thaddeus Tukes (Bienen ’16) came to Northwestern, his major didn’t exist. Then, Tukes created his own concentration in his instrument, the vibraphone — the...

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