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

The Daily Northwestern

Jaharia Knowles, Crossword and Games Editor

Jaharia Knowles is a Medill junior from New York City. At the Daily, she has served as theatre critic and is the inaugural editor of the Crossword & Games section. Her work has also been published in North by Northwestern. You can reach Jaharia via email or X.

Last updated spring 2024.

All content by Jaharia Knowles
RTVF students travel to the Czech Republic each year to study film at the Prague Film School.

NU artists hone their craft in Prague

November 10, 2024
Weekly Crossword: Welcome Wildcats!

Weekly Crossword: Welcome Wildcats!

September 24, 2024
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News Quiz: Dillo Day, Lacrosse championships, Campus startup Linked Up

May 19, 2024
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Daily Mini Crossword, May 14, 2024

May 13, 2024
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Daily Mini Crossword, May 13, 2024

May 12, 2024
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News Quiz: State of the City address, Evanston Folk Festival, ASG funding

May 12, 2024
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Daily Mini Crossword, May 9, 2024

May 9, 2024
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News Quiz: The Bear filming, Lacrosse semifinal victory, Norris Center’s updated retail hours

May 5, 2024
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The 93rd annual Waa-Mu Show ‘Taken Away’ makes ambitious choice with trilogy structure

May 2, 2024
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Daily Mini Crossword, May 2, 2024

May 1, 2024
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Smino rocks at A&O Ball, calls NU “beautiful”

April 28, 2024
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Weekly Crossword: The First Puzzle

April 17, 2024
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Daily Mini Crossword, April 16, 2024

April 15, 2024
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Daily Mini Crossword, April 15, 2024

April 14, 2024
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Daily Mini Crossword, April 8, 2024

April 7, 2024
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News Quiz: March Madness, WAVE’s ‘Birthday Candles,’ NU acceptance rate, Studio 22 alum speaker

March 31, 2024
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Letter from the Editor: Welcome to Games!

March 31, 2024
The Wirtz Center’s “Heroes of the Fourth Turning” grapples with the cultural schisms of the United States during the Trump presidency.

Wirtz Center’s ‘Heroes of the Fourth Turning’ complicates mechanisms of empathy

November 20, 2023
The Wirtz Center's production of musical "The Prom" opened last weekend.

‘The Prom’ is a heartwarming showstopper

November 14, 2023
A tableau vivant of “A Sunday at La Grande Jatte” concludes the first act of “A Sunday in the Park with George.”

‘Sunday in the Park with George’ makes suboptimal setting picturesque

November 12, 2023
Directed by Daryl D. Brooks, “Assassins” runs at Theo Ubique Theatre through Dec. 17.

Theo Ubique ensemble makes the most of Sondheim’s imperfect ‘Assassins’

November 7, 2023
Vibrant Colors Collective showcased their first full production, “The 25th Annual Spelling Bee,” last weekend at Shanley Pavilion.

‘Spelling Bee’ is E-X-C-E-L-L-E-N-T!

November 1, 2023
Northwestern alum Sunnie Eraso starred as Jane Huang in Theo Ubique’s production of “Baked! The Musical” from Sept. 7 to Oct. 8.

“Baked! The Musical” is charming, but undercooked

October 11, 2023
Art Alliance’s production of “Once on this Island” was a showcase of love, joy, and dance.

Arts Alliance’s ‘Once on this Island’ brings tropical warmth to chilly Evanston

October 10, 2023
“John Proctor is the Villain” explores friendship, power, and self-healing in a classroom setting.

Sit & Spin’s ‘John Proctor is the Villain’ doesn’t take itself seriously enough

September 27, 2023
“Welcome to Matteson!,” showing at the Congo Square Theatre in Chicago until Oct. 1, sees a pair of couples at a dinner party explore their complex relationships with love and happiness.

‘Welcome to Matteson!’: Dinner gets dark at Chicago play

September 20, 2023
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Reel Thoughts: ‘Black Mirror’ season six is a mixed bag

July 3, 2023
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