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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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Three Northwestern alumni nominated for Tony Awards

May 2, 2023

Northwestern alumni Brian d’Arcy James (Communication ‘90), David Thompson (Medill ’78) and Lap Chi Chu (Communication ’93) were nominated for Tony Awards Tuesday. James is nominated for Best...

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‘creating small thunder’ brings queer, rural story to Northwestern opera

May 1, 2023

Content warning: This article contains mentions of death. A mother sits on the ground, pouring salt into her hands. She sprinkles it around her before devouring a tomato, conducting a ritual with thyme...

On a brown wooden table sits white plates holding Strawberry Cheese Cakes, Red Velvet French Toast, Breakfast Mac and Cheese and Chilaquiles Verdes.

Open Tab: Yolk rewrites the definition of classic breakfast

May 1, 2023

Don’t let the simple, four-letter name fool you, Yolk serves up more than just eggs. The breakfast spot offers a plethora of dishes, ranging from American breakfast classics like waffles to extravagant...

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Reel Thoughts: ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.’ brings timeless dilemmas with a glimmer of nostalgia

May 1, 2023

Warning: This article contains spoilers. The year is 1970. The Beatles have announced a split, the Vietnam War rages on and, in Judy Blume’s world, Margaret Simon is asking God why she is still flat-chested.  After...

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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...

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