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

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Alex Schneidman and his leafy costar rehearse for the upcoming production of “Little Shop of Horrors.” The 75th annual Dolphin Show opens Friday in Cahn Auditorium.

Dolphin Show celebrates history in its 75th year

January 18, 2017

Born in a campus pool 75 years ago, the Northwestern Dolphin Show now features less water and more foliage — specifically, a huge, operable model of a carnivorous Venus flytrap for its latest production,...

Students talk creation process, challenges of 85th annual Waa-Mu Show

Students talk creation process, challenges of 85th annual Waa-Mu Show

April 27, 2016

A&E On their last day in Barcelona, over breakfast in a crowded restaurant, the idea for the newest version of Northwestern’s oldest theatrical tradition finally hit a group of the Waa-Mu Show writers. “It...

Director Spike Lee discusses his latest film, “Chi-Raq,” at Cahn Auditorium. Lee’s talk sparked polarized responses from the audience.

Spike Lee stirs opinions, emotions at ‘Chi-Raq’ screening and discussion

March 3, 2016

A discussion with film director Spike Lee sparked conversation about the satire in his latest film, “Chi-Raq,” and incited controversy among the sold-out crowd in Cahn Auditorium on Wednesday night. The...

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Filmmaker Spike Lee to speak on campus, discuss “Chi-Raq” after screening

February 14, 2016

Filmmaker Spike Lee will speak on campus next month after a screening of his film, “Chi-Raq.” Lee, whose other films include “Do the Right Thing” and “Malcolm X,” will lead a discussion...

Keebler Straz, hair and makeup designer for “Gypsy,” works on the hairstyle of one of the show’s cast members. This year over 150 students help put together the 74th annual Dolphin Show.

Artistic designers recreate 1940s burlesque for 74th annual Dolphin Show

January 20, 2016

A&E Video by Bailey Williams/Daily Senior Staffer In “Gypsy,” the 74th Annual Dolphin Show, more than 150 Northwestern students work together to show the protagonist’s transformation from...

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