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The Daily Northwestern

Amanda Svachula, Arts and Entertainment Editor

Amanda Svachula is a Medill sophomore studying journalism and Spanish. Her past positions at The Daily include Holiday Guide editor and assistant A&E editor. The Park Ridge, Illinois native previously worked as a reporting intern for The Daily Herald. You can reach Amanda via Twitter or email.

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Pulitzer Prize-winning television critic Emily Nussbaum speaks at Harris Hall on Thursday. Nussbaum discussed her career writing criticism during an event hosted by Contemporary Thought Speaker Series.

Pulitzer Prize-winning television critic Emily Nussbaum discusses career, writing criticism

June 2, 2017
In Focus: Northwestern students grapple with challenges of finding affordable internship experiences

In Focus: Northwestern students grapple with challenges of finding affordable internship experiences

May 8, 2017

Following inauguration, College Republicans reassess stances

February 1, 2017
Astronaut Mae Jemison speaks about the need for diversity in advancing social issues and scientific exploration. Jemison was the first African-American woman in space and the keynote speaker of Northwestern’s Martin Luther King, Jr. commemorative programming.

First African-American woman astronaut discusses convergence of civil rights, space

January 24, 2017
Students film a sketch for Northwestern Sketch Television. NSTV will air its annual premiere this Friday at Ryan Family Auditorium.

NSTV members collaborate for premiere that features sketches with feminist tones, political perspectives

May 26, 2016
Alaura Hernandez, a Medill Senior, wears vintage-styled hair and makeup for her burlesque character “Diore DeLure.” Hernandez has been performing in professional burlesque shows in Chicago since her freshman year after she appeared in Northwestern Burlesque.

Northwestern student aims to empower through professional burlesque

May 4, 2016
Dittmar Gallery’s newest exhibit features art made from recycled materials. Chicago-based artist Victoria Martinez created the display to explore the concept of nostalgia.

Dittmar exhibit explores nostalgia with art made from recycled materials

April 6, 2016
Sheldon Harnick.

‘Fiddler on the Roof’ lyricist, alumnus Sheldon Harnick still active in theater world at 91

March 2, 2016
Danielle Lauder

Northwestern student walks in New York Fashion Week

February 18, 2016
Cast members rehearse for the Jewish Theatre Ensemble’s upcoming production of “The Drowsy Chaperone.” The show features a 1920s musical within a comedic play.

Two worlds collide in musical-comedy ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’

February 3, 2016
Brandon Cloyd (Communication ‘07) performs in a Barrel of Monkey’s Matinee performance. He will direct a new round of the company’s matinees which opens Feb. 14.

Northwestern alumnus directs adaptations of stories by Chicago Public Schools students

January 28, 2016
Blair Milton.

Q&A: Blair Milton, founder of Winter Chamber Music Festival

January 13, 2016
The Daily Northwestern presents: Holiday Guide 2015

The Daily Northwestern presents: Holiday Guide 2015

December 2, 2015
Northwestern alumni Laura Schwenk-Berman (Communication ’96) and Jeff Bauer (Communication ’81), pictured left and middle, and freelance choreographer Gordon Peirce Schmidt, pictured right, put together the upcoming production The “Day of the Gypsy.” The show highlights the unique genre of gypsy jazz.

Alumni help produce story ballet “The Day of the Gypsy”

November 18, 2015
Communication senior Annalissa Hartsell rehearses for “Under Construction,” the fall dance concert. Presented by the New Movement Project, the show opens Thursday at the Wirtz Center Ballroom.

Fall dance show incorporates abstract and real elements of construction

November 11, 2015
Communication senior Annalissa Hartsell rehearses for “Under Construction,” the fall dance concert. Presented by the New Movement Project, the show opens Thursday at the Wirtz Center Ballroom.

Fall dance show incorporates abstract and real elements of construction

November 11, 2015
Actors perform in Lipstick Theatre’s production of “The Children’s Hour.” The company will preview its upcoming production, “for colored girls who have committed suicide/when the rainbow is enuf,” at Women’s Empowerment Arts Night on Thursday.

Arts Night promotes women’s empowerment with theater and song

November 4, 2015
Communication sophomore Tatiana Dalton plays the role of Simone in “Alchemy of Desire/Dead-Man’s Blues.” The show, presented by Spectrum Theatre Company, opens Oct. 22 at the Shanley Pavilion.

Spectrum Theatre’s fall production addresses grief, tragedy

October 21, 2015
Ald. Brian Miller (9th) told The Daily that the city’s new sustainability program offering free rain barrels to residents would help conserve the water that the city treats at its plant. City Council approved the program at Monday’s meeting.

New sustainability program offers free rain barrels

October 14, 2015
Jordan Brodess and Olivia Cygan act in “Feathers and Teeth.” Cygan, a Communication senior, plays the lead role of Chris in the show.

Northwestern student stars in comedic thriller ‘Feathers and Teeth’

October 14, 2015

The Funky Monk brings Mongolian and Russian cuisine to Evanston

October 7, 2015

Shaved snow shop brings new frozen dessert to downtown Evanston

October 7, 2015

Evanston PD seeks to improve community relations through law literacy program

September 23, 2015
The Institute for Therapy through the Arts is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a gala on June 9. The organization helps more than 2,000 clients throughout the Chicago area.

Evanston organization celebrates 40 years of healing through art

May 28, 2015
Cast members rehearse for Gilbert and Sullivan’s opera, “Ruddigore.” The opera follows the story of a curse placed on the Murgatroyd family.

Northwestern University Opera Theatre to perform Gilbert and Sullivan classic

May 20, 2015
“Ty’s List” will have its world premiere at the Manhattan Film Festival this summer. The documentary was created by Northwestern alumni to share the legacy of their friend, who died in a boat accident in 2011.

Northwestern alumni to premiere film at Manhattan Film Festival

May 13, 2015
Harmony Arcilla and Raudel Cabral rehearse for Kaibigan’s “Pinoy Story.” The performance will combine traditional Filipino song and dance with moments from the movie “Toy Story.”

Kaibigan debuts ‘Toy Story’-inspired Filipino dance show

May 6, 2015

Books and Bagels Book Club encourages reading for fun

April 29, 2015
“Twilight: Los Angeles 1992” opens on Friday at the Musetter-Struble Theater. The play focuses on tension surrounding the riots after the acquittal of four white LAPD officers for beating Rodney King.

Student production explores issues of racial violence

April 22, 2015

Chicago festival combines music, film

April 15, 2015
Steven Pasquale and Laura Osnes star in “Carousel” at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. A number of Northwestern students and alumni are involved with the production as well.

Wildcats perform in unique take on ‘Carousel’

April 8, 2015
Customers practice conditioning and strength exercises at The Barre Code. The new fitness studio opened Feb. 27 and joins Pure Barre and Fit Girl Studio in offering barre classes in Evanston.

Barre classes offer empowering workout environment

March 4, 2015

As Postmates takes Northwestern by storm, workers share delivery experiences, job quirks

February 19, 2015
Amanda Svachula/The Daily Northwestern

Cake fit for a king: How Bennison’s makes its Mardi Gras treat

February 12, 2015
Weinberg junior Elizabeth Larsen poses with the Circumnavigators Club flag while on her global trip this summer. After receiving the Club’s $9,000 annual grant, Larsen traveled to seven countries and five continents.

Student examines childhood malnutrition around the world

February 4, 2015

February brings Evanston restaurant deals as part of North Shore Restaurant Month

January 27, 2015
Members of Collaboraction Theatre Company perform in “Crime Scene Chicago 2015: Let Hope Rise” Wednesday evening. The show served as a call to action and catalyst for social justice.

Social change takes center stage at Northwestern School of Law

January 22, 2015

Northwestern’s Soul4Real performs at White House, privately serenades Obamas

January 14, 2015

Northwestern creative writing professors lauded for groundbreaking work

January 7, 2015
A KAN-WIN representative presents “myth or fact” questions about domestic violence at Korea Peace Day. The event brought speakers to discuss issues facing the Korean community.

Korea Peace Day discusses domestic violence, sexual assault

October 24, 2014
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