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The Daily Northwestern

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

The Daily Northwestern


A bassist smiles at her bandmate.

Student indie band Inertia performs first concert for friends and fans

February 24, 2025

With guitar solos and crashing cymbals, all-female indie rock band Inertia performed its first concert in the Northwestern Room of Norris University Center Saturday night. The band’s setlist included...

Three performers accept awards in front of microphones.

Hawkins: The 2025 Grammy Awards marked a turning point for the Recording Academy

February 4, 2025

While the 2025 Grammys Awards ran nearly four hours and seemed freakishly redundant at times, it ultimately offered a successful chronicling of last year’s leading trends in music, setting a high bar...

Dancers fill the red-lighted stage under a spotlighted banner.

ReFusionShaka showcases student performers and set designers through dance

November 17, 2024

For two nights, Cahn Auditorium adopted the atmosphere of a concert venue. Boomshaka, Fusion Dance Company and Refresh Dance Crew took the stage Friday and Saturday for their annual production ReFusionShaka....

The Grammy nominees were recently released ahead of the awards ceremony Feb. 2.

Hawkins: Grammys promise to entertain following nominations

November 12, 2024

The 67th annual Grammy nominations are finally here, immortalizing the songs, records and albums that defined a whirlwind year in music. With a wide pool of music nominated in various categories, here...

This year, two students suit up as Northwestern's furry mascot.

Inside the suit: Willie the Wildcat reveals his trade

October 22, 2024

With his furry smile, purple attire and gray and white tufts, Willie the Wildcat has one of the most recognizable faces at Northwestern.  Beloved by students, faculty and sports fans, Willie was even...

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