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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

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The history of Dillo Day: How the 50-year-long tradition came about

May 19, 2022

In 1973, two Texan Northwestern undergraduates founded Armadillo Productions and threw a small gathering. Those humble beginnings kickstarted NU’s beloved Dillo Day festival, now the largest student-run...

Student performers and bands competed at Mayfest’s Battle of the Artists for a chance to perform at the 50th anniversary of Dillo Day.

Mayfest hosts Battle of the Artists, provides platforms to student performers

May 16, 2022

Communication freshman and rapper Ciel McDaniels performed live for the first time in elementary school. This week, he will take to a much larger stage with a set at Dillo Day. “I love just seeing...

A performer in a red sleeveless top raps into a microphone on stage.

Flo Milli, Dreamer Isioma bring in the party at A&O Ball

May 9, 2022

  When Weinberg sophomore Lahari Ramini walked into Metro Chicago on Thursday night, she didn’t expect to end up on stage dancing with a well-known rapper. But while Flo Milli played her...

Picture of Flo Milli in front of a black background and A&O logo.

Flo Milli, Dreamer Isioma announced as A&O Ball concert performers

April 28, 2022

Rapper Flo Milli will headline the A&O Ball concert, with artist Dreamer Isioma opening the event, A&O Productions announced Thursday.  Milli is well known for tracks such as  “Beef FloMix,”...

Costume designer Ruth E. Carter will feature in A&O Productions’ Spring Speaker event.

A&O announces costume designer Ruth E. Carter as spring speaker

April 19, 2022

A&O Productions announced it will host costume designer Ruth E. Carter as its spring speaker this Saturday. Carter has worked on more than 60 film and television projects across various genres....

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