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

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Baas: The words we use are reflections of our personal character

January 21, 2018

A recent conversation between friends in my room sparked an avid cultural debate, one that transformed my viewpoint on how language is perceived by modern culture. The question that sparked our discussion...

Reed: Disregard of N-word warning at A&O Blowout disgraceful

Reed: Disregard of N-word warning at A&O Blowout disgraceful

October 16, 2017

“This is such a snowflake warning.” These were the first words I heard following A&O Blowout’s pre-show warning that cautioned non-black students against using the N-word during Lil Uzi Vert’s...

Closson: Use of N-word at A&O Ball representative of greater campus issues

April 25, 2017

I didn’t go to A&O Ball. And after hearing stories from friends, I was more than happy I didn’t. This year, the concert was co-sponsored by A&O Productions and For Members Only, Northwestern’s...

Rapper Young Thug performs during A&O Blowout on Friday.

Young Thug’s headlining Blowout set starts late, ends early

October 2, 2016

A&O Blowout headliner Young Thug’s set was cut short Friday night, after the rapper arrived more than an hour later than organizers planned. After Kehlani — the show’s opening act — finished...

Young Thug

Wyatt: Non-black students can easily improve Blowout atmosphere by omitting the N-word

September 29, 2016

Do you know how many times Rae Sremmurd uses the N-word in their songs? I don't know either, but it's a lot — like Django Unchained a lot. At A&O Ball this past April, I listened to many of the...

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