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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

A new Northwestern course is looking to tackle how Lana Del Rey’s discography and controversies implicate her listeners in U.S. Settler Colonialism.

Students are excited for Summertime Sadness this Spring Quarter

February 23, 2024

When Lana Del Rey first came onto the scene with her breakthrough song Video Games, Ph.D. candidate in performance studies Madeleine Le Cesne was 16 years old. Le Cesne said the artist came into their...

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

Few composers have achieved the same household recognition as the late Stephen Sondheim. Even the most Broadway-averse know the lyrics to “I Feel Pretty” or “America.” But his 1990 musical, “Assassins,”...

The Creator looks exceptional, particularly for a movie with an $80 million budget.

Reel Thoughts: ‘The Creator’’s reach exceeds its grasp

October 4, 2023

Gareth Edwards bit off more than he could chew with “The Creator,” a new addition to the man-versus-AI subgenre that features a number of new ideas –– but lackluster execution. The concept is...

The Ripple: Why is Chicago called the Windy City?

The Ripple: Why is Chicago called the Windy City?

May 19, 2021

Chicago is well-known as the Windy City, but where does the nickname come from? The origin of the phrase is widely disputed, but ultimately goes back to Chicago’s politics and rivalries.  SAMMI BOAS:...

Hiredesai: Restoring America’s soul abroad will be an uphill battle

February 3, 2021

Since the inauguration, President Joe Biden’s White House has been a flurry of activity. From extending the eviction and foreclosure moratorium to launching a “100 Days Mask Challenge,” steps are...

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