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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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Performances from local rappers created an electric atmosphere at Reggies during The Blueprint CNCRT.

Reggies showcases up-and-coming Chicago rappers in The Blueprint CNCRT

January 21, 2024

Several Chicago rappers delivered a high-energy and soulful show at Reggies Friday night as a part of local creative community CNCRT’s first ever concert, The Blueprint CNCRT.  D2x headlined the...

Makena lei poses in front of a brick building shot through a fishbowl camera lens.

Makena lei talks recording process, inspirations for debut project ‘Call It a Home’

January 21, 2024

Call it a hit: with major magazine attention and laudatory internet discourse, Communication sophomore Makena Carnahan’s debut project “Call It a Home” resonated with audiences through genuine lyricism...

Western Bisexual band members, from left to right, Jack Riley, Ellie Pod, TJ Coppla and John Kaster.

Western Bisexual brings bold sounds and eccentric energy to the stage

January 21, 2024

At a house show in November 2022, one of Western Bisexual’s band members was recovering from food poisoning, while another had their nipples exposed and their eyes covered in heavy black makeup. The...

Matheus Barbee, dressed in drag, sings with closed eyes, surrounded by other drag performers. He is wearing a glittery dress and feathers.

81st annual Dolphin Show laces up its ‘Kinky Boots’ for upcoming musical

January 19, 2024

Dressed in drag, Communication senior Matheus Barbee stands centerstage in Cahn Auditorium, rocking a glittery red dress and faux leather boots that rise above his knees. Six drag angels high-kick and...

The Block hosted a discussion over a lithograph from its collection of curated pieces related thematically to “Crying in H Mart,” this year’s selection from One Book One Northwestern.

Block hosts discussion on artwork ‘Noah at the Table’ from ‘Crying in H Mart’ collection

January 19, 2024

In “Noah at the Table,” Max Kahn explores the complexities of family, identity and love through a lithograph of a young boy having a meal. The tactile and colorful elements offer a playful perspective...

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