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The Daily Northwestern
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Betsy Lecy, Features Editor

Betsy Lecy is a Medill sophomore from Door County, Wisconsin studying journalism, legal studies and political science. At The Daily, she’s previously served as Print Managing Editor, Arts & Entertainment Editor, and Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor. Outside of The Daily, Betsy can be found in a hammock or running on the Lakefill. You can reach Betsy via email.

Last updated spring 2025.

All content by Betsy Lecy
An illustrated Earth with hearts around it.

League of Women Voters’ ‘Combating Climate Change 101’ event mobilizes residents for climate action

April 8, 2025
A&O Productions hosted “Chicken Shop Date” host Amelia Dimoldenberg for its winter speaker last year.

A&O announces actor, writer and comedian Ilana Glazer as fall speaker

November 7, 2024
Rico Nasty and Perl are set to take the stage at Welsh-Ryan Arena for A&O Productions’ annual Blowout concert Friday.

Rico Nasty to headline A&O Blowout

October 7, 2024
Lead singer and sole consistent member of rotating band Robot Heart Throb, Jared Hochberg, is the songwriter of the band’s pieces.

Q&A: Jared Hochberg talks songwriting for Robot Heart Throb, magnifying the allure of performing live

September 26, 2024
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre in its production of “1619: The Journey of A People” last summer.

A guide to theater in Evanston and Chicago

September 24, 2024
Julz Feit’s “NECRO 101” features tales of mobsters and mafias.

Applause for a Cause to screen mafia, mobsters-filled ‘NECRO 101’

May 23, 2024
Last year’s UNITY theme was “Subculture: The Intersection of Expression, Identity and Fashion,” inspiring a bright colored gown.

UNITY brings cyclical couture to Chicago with charity fashion show

May 21, 2024
Northwestern students plan theme-oriented costumes, fitting to Mayfest Productions theme of camp.

Students to dress in camp-centric fashion for Dillo Day, center creative expression

May 14, 2024
Mia Van De Mark plays the role of Isabella in Blue in the Right Way’s production “Women Beware Women.”

Q&A: Mia Van De Mark talks role in “Women Beware Women,” bringing clarity to projected theater career

May 9, 2024
Polerize opens the show with angry undertones to emphasize the importance of destigmatizing sex work.

Polerize destigmatizes sex work, empowers performers through NU’s first pole dance show

May 5, 2024
Jeremy Allen White appears on set of ‘The Bear’ season three production.

Season three of ‘The Bear’ films in Evanston, Jeremy Allen White and Jamie Lee Curtis spotted on set

May 2, 2024
LF System remains prominent in the EDM universe and will be an act not to miss at this year’s Dillo Day, Mayfest said in a news release.

LF System announced as mainstage performer at Dillo Day 2024

May 1, 2024
Creed Bellamy’s love for hiking and backpacking inspired the mantra for the four-track EP: nature and rumination.

Creed Bellamy’s newly-released EP “way out there” draws from the beauty of nature and rumination

April 25, 2024
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
Spearheaded by Communication freshman Aditi Adve, The Deep End is being reintroduced after a yearlong hiatus.

The Deep End to bring satirical news back to NU

April 14, 2024
A glass storefront with a rack of clothes.

Evanston’s heyday brings eclectic vintage clothing

April 11, 2024
A dancer in a pink crop top and black joggers dances with arms outstretched in front of a pink-lit background.

The spotlight is on tabloids and gossip in Fusion’s spring show ‘Front Cover’

April 7, 2024
Lipstick Burlesque’s 90-minute performance featured themed routines like “Yee-Hawties” and “Baristalesque.”

Love, intimacy and body positivity prevail in Lipstick Burlesque

March 31, 2024
Northwestern alum Emily Gerson Saines (Communication ‘86) is a manager and Emmy-nominated producer who funds the Max Saines Grant in honor of her son Max.

Studio 22 hosts Emily Gerson Saines as a muse for creative film production

March 28, 2024
For decades, Evanston has been a city full of musical creation and aspiring artists.

‘A creative town’: A look inside Evanston’s storied musical history

February 25, 2024
Debaters discuss the Citizens United case at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.

Debaters square off over the impact of Citizens United at Pritzker

February 22, 2024
Freshman guard Casey Harter drives toward the basket.

Rapid Recap: Purdue 74, Northwestern 48

February 14, 2024
Valeria Macias presents her experiences of the healthcare system as the executive director of Partners In Health.

Partners In Health Engage hosts Valeria Macias, its first campus-wide speaker

November 20, 2023
Junior Ava Earl qualifies for nationals, leading the Cats’ to a third place finish at the NCAA Midwest Regionals.

Cross Country: Northwestern places third at Midwest regionals, Earl qualifies for NCAA Championships

November 12, 2023
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