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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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A picture of a Zoom screen with speakers on the right side and a slide deck on the left side. The slide, with a red banner at the top reading “Contemporary Composers,” lists names of Black art song composers.

Bienen event highlights importance of studying and performing Black art songs

April 7, 2021

Because Black composers did not get the opportunities to publish or record their songs, many people today are unaware of their music and don’t perform it, panelists said in a Wednesday event, highlighting...

A small white cube with several pieces of visual art within.

Evanston Made brings first Little Free Art Gallery to Evanston

April 6, 2021

In late February, Ben Schapiro — owner of the Everyday Cycles and Motion bike shop — and local artist Staci Page collaborated with Evanston Made to create the city’s first Little Free Art Gallery. “This...

Three posters, reading “Change My Mind,” “Alone” and “A Bridge to the Moon.” The first poster has an abstract side profile of a girl. The second poster has a blue-and-yellow town. The last poster has a moon with a face.

American Music Theatre Project to showcase three original student-produced musicals

March 31, 2021

Writing a musical involves countless hours of writing, scoring and planning, sometimes taking years to perfect — but a few Communication students completed that process in a matter of months.  Select...

A wide shot of a colorful jewelry store, with color-coordinated beads hanging in the back.

Q&A: Ayla’s Originals boutique co-owner talks pandemic pivots, future plans

March 31, 2021

Ayla’s Originals is a bead and jewelry boutique which offers a variety of crystals, beads, glass and other arts and crafts items. Located at 1511 Sherman Ave., the shop also repairs broken jewelry, provides...

Sound Source: Alison Brie Larson is NU’s newest band to watch

Sound Source: Alison Brie Larson is NU’s newest band to watch

March 12, 2021

New to Northwestern’s music scene is Alison Brie Larson— A group of musically talented friends who formed their band right before COVID. Together they’re overcoming the challenges of the pandemic...

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