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Literature

The authors decided to write “Poisoning the Well” after working together on a series on PFAS substances at “The Hill” in January 2022.

Q&A: Medill alum Rachel Frazin talks new book ‘Poisoning the Well,’ health risk of ‘forever chemicals’

April 8, 2025

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as “forever chemicals,” are everywhere: in the water, in soils and in our bodies. But for years, their health risks went largely unnoticed by the general...

Two women sit on top of a book that reads “Not The Trip We Planned” against a blue background.

NU alums fulfill promise to co-author mystery novel 45 years later

March 10, 2025

Like many graduate students in the 1980s, Linda Edelstein (TGS ’82) and Carol Kerr (TGS ’86) co-wrote dissertations, attended conferences and shared Friday night beers.  They also created mystery...

R.F. Kuang, wearing a light green button-up shirt, answers a question from Prof. Michelle Huang

Author R. F. Kuang talks writing, inspirations with NU AASP

February 24, 2025

New York Times bestselling author R.F. Kuang visited Harris Hall on Friday evening for a talk and Q&A session with English and Asian American Studies Prof. Michelle Huang, hosted by Northwestern's...

Over 10 people seated around tables, conversing and laughing.

Fans react to BookTok sensation ‘Fourth Wing’ series’ third installment

January 24, 2025

Chicago resident Tori Payne said she felt like “punching a wall” after finishing the cliffhanger ending of “Iron Flame,” the sequel to Rebecca Yarros’ viral romantasy novel “Fourth Wing.” Ever...

Two cutout images of a blond woman, one of her holding a microphone while wearing a fuzzy purple vest and one of her holding a microphone while wearing a sequined leotard, superimposed on a piece of notebook paper and a cutout image of Deering Library.

Taylor Swift attracts students to literature class, but the art of poetry retains them

January 21, 2025

While Northwestern course offerings may sometimes seem mundane, a class featuring case studies of Taylor Swift’s music is sure to turn heads.  Medill sophomore Olivia Teeter said she was scrolling...

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