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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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Student artists of color talk stereotypes and navigating challenges in the arts, from comedy to set design

May 1, 2023

Communication freshman Nic Lam said he considers himself the black sheep in his family. While most of his family members pursued STEM-focused careers and wanted him to do the same, he fell in love with...

Five dimly lit actors dance and sing on a stage dance together in costumes made of beads, fabric, plastic cutlery and buttons.

Backstage costume producers bring theatre to life through design

May 1, 2023

Piecing together a large brain made of fabric is not a part of most Northwestern students’ typical agenda. Neither is crafting a mermaid tail out of plastic forks or creating deer masks out of bark pieces.  But...

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The Monthly reporters share their thoughts on The Oscars Best Picture Nominees

May 1, 2023

Avatar: Way of Water James Cameron’s “Avatar: The Way of Water” wasn’t at the top of my must-watch movie watch list this year. Nonetheless, the film, which totaled $2.32 billion at the global...

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070 Shake, redveil bring the energy to sold out A&O Ball

April 30, 2023

Rapper 070 Shake, donning a black sweatshirt, kicked off her performance at the A&O Ball Thursday night with a glass of red wine in hand.  The concert at Metro Chicago sold out in about 15 minutes,...

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Mission accomplished: ‘Refresh Undercover’ spring show debuts this weekend

April 30, 2023

Refresh Dance Crew held its seventh annual spring show, “Refresh Undercover,” in the Technological Institute’s Ryan Family Auditorium this weekend.  The undercover mission-themed performance...

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