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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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Friko is made up of vocalist and guitarist Niko Kapetan (right) and drummer Bailey Minzenberger (left), both ETHS alums.

Local indie-rock band Friko prepares for U.S. tour, shares musical inspirations

April 18, 2024

Fresh off the heels of its debut album, indie-rock band Friko set off on its first tour across America on April 6. The band is comprised of Evanston Township High School alumni Niko Kapetan on vocals and...

The QR code, located in River North, drew crowds hoping to make sense of Taylor Swift’s iconic “Easter eggs.”

‘Swifties’ flock to Taylor Swift’s QR code in River North, anticipating new album

April 18, 2024

Everything Taylor Swift touches draws ample attention, and her QR code in River North is no exception. Fans gathered outside 25 W. Grand Ave. Wednesday night to take pictures in front of the large QR code...

A table with an iced oatmeal cookie latte, an iced cardamom rose latte, a white plate with a Backlot veggie burrito and a navy plate with a key lime pie cookie and lemon poppyseed loaf.

Open Tab: Backlot Coffee brightens up spring quarter with seasonal drinks, pastries

April 16, 2024

With decadent pastries and refreshing beverages, Backlot Coffee is the quintessential spring quarter study spot. Located at 2006 Central St., this coffee shop is a short trip on the intercampus shuttle...

Celebrated pianist Yefim Bronfman presented a recital of Beethoven, Schubert, Salonen and Schumann at Chicago’s Symphony Center this past Sunday.

Back to 19th-century Vienna: Yefim Bronfman performs Beethoven, Schubert, Salonen and Schumann

April 16, 2024

Chicago’s Symphony Center was bustling on a warm Sunday afternoon, as concertgoers flocked to the illustrious venue to hear celebrated pianist Yefim Bronfman — widely considered a leading interpreter...

Rick Tejada-Flores, a producer of the documentary “Water for Life,” answered questions from the audience in a Q&A following the film.

Chicago Latino Film Festival comes to NU to educate students of Latino culture

April 16, 2024

The Chicago Latino Film Festival is bringing Latin American culture to Northwestern through film in a two-day event Tuesday and Thursday. The film festival is a 40-year-old Chicago-based tradition that...

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