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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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WILLOW stands on stage in front of a blue and green screen, singing into a microphone.

Captured: WILLOW headlines A&O Blowout

October 25, 2021

Two weeks ago, WILLOW headlined A&O Blowout, with Raveena opening the highly anticipated event. Hosted by A&O Productions at Welsh-Ryan Arena, Blowout was free for Northwestern students. This year,...

Butterflies decorated by Evanston kids on display at Studio 3.

A symbol of hope: Thousand Butterflies Project promotes community care in Evanston youth

October 22, 2021

Through the Thousand Butterflies Project, Evanston students are using butterflies — a symbol of rejuvenation in many cultures — to foster connection and community care. Since last summer, Evanston-based...

Stephan Collins’ pieces include a textured diamond-shape pendant with a green stone in the middle, as well as a large turquoise stone ring.

Evanston artist Stephan Collins brings tradition to Chicago silversmithing studio

October 22, 2021

When he was 22 years old, Stephan Collins stumbled upon a beaded necklace at a jewelry stand in Phoenix, Ariz. Enthralled by the piece, he was quickly hooked on jewelry making. Since then, the Evanston...

A large canvas square with repeated prints of a women’s robe in blues, browns and reds. Black-and-red scribbles overlay the prints of robes.

“Comfort Women” Project centers survivors of sexual violence at 1100 Florence Gallery

October 20, 2021

Content warning: This story contains mentions of sexual violence. A collection of works about survivors of sexual trauma is on display at Evanston’s 1100 Florence Gallery through Oct. 27.  “Comfort...

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Evanston poet releases chapbook of poems inspired by Marie Curie, Radium Girls

October 20, 2021

While researching her family ties in Ottawa, Evanston poet Ann Hudson “stumbled upon” the inspiration for her latest poetry chapbook: a statue of a Radium Girl. The Radium Girl statue struck a chord...

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