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The Daily Northwestern

Andrea Michelson

Andrea Michelson, In Focus Editor

Andrea is a Medill senior from Lexington, Massachusetts, studying journalism and global health. She is currently an In Focus editor and previously served as The Daily’s digital managing editor, arts and entertainment editor and assistant summer editor. She is also a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority. You can reach Andrea via Twitter or email.

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Brendan Scannell and Zoe Levin. Scannell (Communication ‘13) plays aspiring stand-up comedian and dominatrix’s assistant Pete in Netflix’s “Bonding.”

‘Bonding’ star Brendan Scannell talks comedy, confidence and making his own path

May 29, 2019
Defining Safe: Kellogg student shares story of mental health, addiction

Defining Safe: Kellogg student shares story of mental health, addiction

May 29, 2019
Mayfest organizer talks Battle of the DJs, diversifying Dillo Day

Mayfest organizer talks Battle of the DJs, diversifying Dillo Day

May 16, 2019
Botanica CBD in Evanston. The store, which opened in June 2018, sells CBD tinctures, vape cartridges, edibles and more.

Students turn to CBD as potential solution to chronic pain, anxiety

May 9, 2019
William Walsh speaks at Evanston Public Library. Walsh is the president of the non-profit Walsh Research Institute and author of “Nutrient Power.”

Scientist shares nutrient therapies for autism, ADHD, mental disorders

May 6, 2019
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, alongside other lawmakers and stakeholders, announces a major step forward to legalize cannabis, at Black United Fund of Illinois, on Saturday May 4, 2019. The bill also looks to expunge thousands of class-4 felony marijuana convictions.

Gov. Pritzker announces plan to legalize marijuana statewide by January 2020

May 5, 2019
A Via vehicle. The shared ride service announced that it was expanding its area to include Evanston.

Via expands shared ride service to Evanston

May 1, 2019
Seesaw Theatre presents interactive performance to researchers at CSDConnect

Seesaw Theatre presents interactive performance to researchers at CSDConnect

April 30, 2019
Medill sophomore talks school-hosted trip to Israel

Medill sophomore talks school-hosted trip to Israel

April 10, 2019
Evanston Dance Ensemble originally presented “Space Odyssey: the solar system in dance” in 2001. The ensemble will reprise the show March 14 through 17 in the Josephine Louis Theater.

Evanston Dance Ensemble to take audiences on “space odyssey”

March 7, 2019
Ryan Brady and Chris Mercer interview Denny Laine of Wings at NU in August 2017. Brady and Mercer co-host “Take It Away: The Complete Paul McCartney Podcast.”

Co-host of hit Paul McCartney podcast returns to Northwestern for lecture

February 27, 2019
Many of the Midwinter performances will take place on the Grand Staircase of The Art Institute of Chicago. Festival-goers can purchase add-on tickets to concerts in Griffin Court, Rubloff Auditorium, The Stock Exchange and Fullerton Hall.

Pitchfork to bring Midwinter music festival to The Art Institute of Chicago

February 14, 2019
Communication junior Diego Abraham performs as part of The Blackout, a campus late night show.

The ins and outs of making it — or breaking it — in Northwestern’s comedy scene

February 13, 2019
Conductor Donald Nally and chamber choir The Crossing have received three consecutive Grammy nominations. This year, their piece “Zealot Canticles” is nominated for Best Choral Performance.

Q&A: Prof. Donald Nally talks third consecutive Grammy nomination for Best Choral Performance

February 6, 2019
McCormick sophomore Nissim started producing music three years ago. He recently produced a track, “Barcelona,” on Mick Jenkins’ album “Pieces of a Man.”

Q&A: Student music producer Nissim breaks into Chicago music production scene

January 31, 2019
Teresa Woodruff speaks at an NU celebration of Women’s Health Research Day. Woodruff founded the Northwestern Women’s Health Research Institute, which launched an upgraded version of their Illinois Women’s Health Registry on Jan. 25.

Northwestern symposium celebrates sex-inclusive science, relaunches women’s health registry

January 30, 2019
Allyson Snyder’s devised work, “Roots and Wings,” follows three characters in their journeys to find a sense of home. Her piece is one of three short plays in Spectrum Theatre Company’s “Collaboration and Creation Series.”

Spectrum Theatre Company emphasizes collaboration and creation in play devising process

January 24, 2019
Members of The Crossing and the Young People’s Chorus of New York City rehearse for “Fire in my mouth.” The musical event runs Thursday through Saturday at the New York Philharmonic.

‘Fire in my mouth’ to reignite a conversation about immigration, labor politics

January 23, 2019
Whiskey Thief Tavern at 616 Davis St. The bar offers a laid-back atmosphere for college students.

Open Tab: Whiskey Thief offers bold cocktails yet a mellow ambiance close to home

January 23, 2019
Paul Laraia, Karlos Rodriguez, Jessie Montgomery and Karla Donehew-Perez pose with their instruments. Catalyst Quartet will perform in Pick-Staiger Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

Gryphon Trio and Catalyst Quartet to perform at Winter Chamber Music Festival

January 17, 2019
Customers sample kombucha at the Kombucha Brava taproom. The taproom is open on Tuesday and Thursdays from 2 to 6 p.m.

Evanston farmers market vendor Kombucha Brava opens taproom on Custer Avenue

August 8, 2018
Curt’s Cafè, 2922 Central St. A community group in Lake County is seeking to open a Curt’s location in Highland Park.

Lake County community group seeks to open Curt’s Café in Highland Park

August 2, 2018
Hannah Whitehouse prepares to depart on her summer journey. Funded by the Circumnavigators Travel-Study Grant, Whitehouse will research El Sistema-inspired music education programs in six different countries.

Northwestern senior Hannah Whitehouse awarded grant to study El Sistema worldwide

July 16, 2018
Students wait in line for the La Cocinita food truck. The Evanston-based restaurant will return to Taste of Chicago on Wednesday for its third appearance at the annual food festival.

Evanston restaurant La Cocinita returns to Taste of Chicago

July 11, 2018
The first "Out of Space" concert in the Temperance Beer Co. parking lot. This was the first concert of the summer series.

‘Out of Space’ concert series to celebrate SPACE’s 10th anniversary

June 21, 2018
NU alumna writes love letter to New York City in debut EP

NU alumna writes love letter to New York City in debut EP

June 13, 2018
Wop St. Bass Ritual performs at Battle of the Bands. The group will make their Dillo Day debut Saturday.

Q&A: Wop St. Bass Ritual talks Battle of the Bands performance, looks forward to Dillo Day

May 30, 2018
~Nois performs at the M-Prize International Chamber Arts Competition in May. The group won second place in the open division.

Saxophone quartet makes noise at M-Prize Competition, takes home second prize

May 23, 2018
Created by and for music lovers, The .WAV Company grows its presence on campus

Created by and for music lovers, The .WAV Company grows its presence on campus

May 9, 2018

The .WAV Company provides platform for campus musicians, music lovers

May 8, 2018
Cast members of the 87th Waa-Mu Show perform. This year’s show will focus on unheard female voices, including those of female NSA decoders during the Cold War.

87th annual Waa-Mu show captures spirit of collaboration onstage

May 2, 2018
Desirée Ruhstrat performs at a past Bach Week Festival. Ruhstrat will perform Bach’s Violin Partita No. 2 at the final concert of this year’s Bach Week Festival.

NU alum premieres new composition at 45th annual Bach Week Festival

April 25, 2018
Gallery visitors look at a piece in “Hank Willis Thomas: Unbranded” at The Block Museum of Art. The exhibition opened Saturday and examines the portrayal of African Americans and white women in the media.

‘Unbranded’ exhibition examines race, gender through advertisements

April 18, 2018
Rohina Malik (left), Susan Stone and Kim Schultz. The three will perform in the “Arts on Equality” event Saturday.

Artists explore theme of equality at multi-disciplinary Arts Circle event

April 11, 2018
Northwestern’s Treblemakers perform for the Young People’s Teen Musical Theatre Company in San Francisco. The Treblemakers spent eight days traveling in California for their spring tour.

Treblemakers emphasize Asian American identity on California tour

April 4, 2018

Block 8: Shiver Me Tinder

March 10, 2018
Bella Thorne and Patrick Schwarzenegger in “Midnight Sun.” The two reportedly had great chemistry while filming.

Bella Thorne, Patrick Schwarzenegger bring on-screen chemistry to ‘Midnight Sun’

March 7, 2018
Matt Bellassai. After leaving BuzzFeed, Bellassai has gone on to start a podcast and write a memoir.

Matt Bellassai leaves Buzzfeed to create a podcast, write memoir

March 7, 2018
Alexa Moster performs in 'Jasper in Deadland'. The punk rock musical is a modern re-imagining of the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice.

Lovers & Madmen’s winter show brings punk rock energy to NU

February 28, 2018
An Orr Academy Spartan takes a shot. “Shot in the Dark”, a documentary created by three ETHS alumni, tells the team’s story.

‘Shot in the Dark’ tells the stories of Chicago basketball players

February 21, 2018
Pep Rosenfeld and Andrew Moskos perform with Boom Chicago. The group’s founders have made the comedy troupe an international force, and hold the honor of being the only visiting group to have performed on the Second City mainstage in Chicago.

Boom Chicago celebrates 25 years of dominating the Dutch improv scene

February 15, 2018
Rick Lewis with one of the portraits from “(In)Visible Men.” The portrait series seeks to challenge stereotypes about black men.

Dittmar exhibit challenges stereotypes about black men

February 14, 2018
“The Antelope Party” features a group of bronies living in rural Pennsylvania who trade their love of My Little Pony for fascist neighborhood politics.

‘The Antelope Party’ uses ‘brony’ subculture to examine 2016 election

February 7, 2018
A “Vinegar Tom” actress strikes a pose. The show features scenes set in the 17th century and cabaret songs set in the modern era.

‘Vinegar Tom’ addresses women’s issues onstage, behind scenes

January 31, 2018
Northwestern alum Jun Sung Ahn finds fame, individuality on YouTube

Northwestern alum Jun Sung Ahn finds fame, individuality on YouTube

January 25, 2018
'Paint the Eyes Softer' features local mummy and student research

‘Paint the Eyes Softer’ features local mummy and student research

January 17, 2018
Fountain Square, Downtown Evanston. The Fountain Square project is scheduled to be completed in spring 2018 after a winter hiatus.

Following delays, Fountain Square construction to be scaled back for winter

October 31, 2017
Pono Ono, 1630 Chicago Ave. Owner Jack DeMar said he plans to open the restaurant in mid-November.

Pono Ono to bring ‘authentic’ Hawaiian poke to Evanston

October 5, 2017
Evanston Hospital, 2650 Ridge Ave. The North Shore Women’s Platform Tennis League hosted a fundraiser Thursday for NorthShore University HealthSystem’s breast cancer research.

Local tennis clubs participate in ‘Court the Cure’ for breast cancer

September 28, 2017

Northwestern graduate student designs set for existential slasher comedy

May 3, 2017
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