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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

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The “Fallout” series focuses on one of the best aspects of the games, the iconic vaults.

Reel Thoughts: ‘Fallout’ goes out with a bang

April 18, 2024

This piece contains mild spoilers. “Fallout” is a video game franchise unlike any other. Its open worlds are equally beautiful and terrifying, its stories are flexible to nearly any player choice,...

The Magnetic Fields, headed by Stephin Merritt, released the critically-acclaimed album “69 Love Songs” in 1999. The band is touring for the album’s 25th anniversary with two-night residencies across the country.

The Magnetic Fields celebrate 25th anniversary of ‘69 Love Songs’ with four-day stay at Thalia Hall

April 18, 2024

The Magnetic Fields’ first night in Chicago was part comedy show, part family reunion and full of joy for all kinds of music — though a certain 69 songs were top of mind. On Wednesday night, people...

Friko’s vocalist and guitarist Niko Kapetan and drummer Bailey Minzenberger walk down the road, the Chicago skyline behind them.

Local indie-rock band Friko prepares for U.S. tour, shares musical inspirations

April 18, 2024

Fresh off the heels of its debut album, indie-rock band Friko set off on its first tour across America on April 6. The band is comprised of Evanston Township High School alumni Niko Kapetan on vocals and...

The QR code, located in River North, drew crowds hoping to make sense of Taylor Swift’s iconic “Easter eggs.”

‘Swifties’ flock to Taylor Swift’s QR code in River North, anticipating new album

April 18, 2024

Everything Taylor Swift touches draws ample attention, and her QR code in River North is no exception. Fans gathered outside 25 W. Grand Ave. Wednesday night to take pictures in front of the large QR code...

A table with an iced oatmeal cookie latte, an iced cardamom rose latte, a white plate with a Backlot veggie burrito and a navy plate with a key lime pie cookie and lemon poppyseed loaf.

Open Tab: Backlot Coffee brightens up spring quarter with seasonal drinks, pastries

April 16, 2024

With decadent pastries and refreshing beverages, Backlot Coffee is the quintessential spring quarter study spot. Located at 2006 Central St., this coffee shop is a short trip on the intercampus shuttle...

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