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The Daily Northwestern

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 exterior of a storefront. The wall is brick painted purple. A large banner above the door reads, “The WasteShed Evanston,” also in purple. There is a purple sign with whales on it that reads, “Enter to the right.”

The WasteShed Evanston brings creative reuse to the North Shore

January 7, 2022

Not everyone would expect to see a coffin-turned-ball-pit when they walk into an art store, but at The WasteShed in Evanston, customers can see exactly that and more unique, donated items.  “People...

A tan building with many windows and a staircase in the front. There are pillars around the main door and above the door reads “Harris Hall.” The background is the blue sky.

The Freshman Musical opens opportunities for first-years

January 6, 2022

With an abundance of theatre opportunities at Northwestern, it’s easy for a first-year to get lost. The Freshman Musical aims to help them find their way. The annual Freshman Musical is fully produced,...

Taken from inside of the Cahn Auditorium, the photo shows rows of grey chairs.

NU parents and arts students petition against inequity in Wildcat Wellness rules

January 5, 2022

Several Northwestern parents started a petition during Winter Break objecting to the way Wildcat Wellness protocols treat arts students versus student athletes. In a Dec. 20 email, Vice President for...

Student plays a game with two other Northwestern students at a live show.

Late-night television group The Blackout continues to grow and inspire the comedy scene on campus

January 5, 2022

“Think Colbert meets Key & Peele…now lower your standards. A lot,” The Blackout’s logline reads. The Blackout is Northwestern’s Emmy-winning part-late-night, part-comedy show. Founded in...

“Spider-Man: No Way Home” is possibly the MCU’s best Spidey film, mixing heart and humor into a surprisingly emotional final package.

Reel Thoughts: “Spider-Man: No Way Home” is a messy but emotionally powerful Spidey flick

January 4, 2022

It should have been impossible for “Spider-Man: No Way Home” to succeed. With the introduction of a live-action spider-verse and characters from numerous franchises, this film should have crumbled...

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