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Winter Quarter concerts that won’t break the bank

January 28, 2013

With weather-induced sickness taking over campus and midterms starting to sneak up out of nowhere, there’s nothing better than a concert to add a healthy dose of fun to that Winter Quarter slump. Last...

Q&A: Wolfgang Gartner, international DJ and addicted to spa treatments

November 15, 2012

Wolfgang Gartner will return to Chicago on Oct. 26 for the Congress Theater's Halloween "Freaky Deaky" show, along with the Bloody Beetroots and other artists. The Current spoke with Wolfgang about his...

Concert venue countdown

September 29, 2012

It’s no secret Chicago has one of the best music scenes in the country. However, it can sometimes be hard to navigate. With a seemingly endless list of bars, clubs and theaters, Chicago has great venues...

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‘I’m still in orientation’: President Mung Chiang meets community members on first day, attends lunch with facilities staff

July 2, 2026

While most students won’t see President Mung Chiang in his new role until Fall Quarter, he officially...

The trio of politicians recapped several bills from the recently completed state legislative session during the town hall.

State lawmakers talk budget, data center regulation at end-of-session town hall

July 1, 2026

Four weeks after the 104th Illinois General Assembly adjourned in Springfield, state legislators hosted...

A solar panel is depicted with a yellow spotlight on it against a light blue background.

City program to offer free solar energy installations to income-qualified households

June 30, 2026

The city launched its new Evanston Sun Power Program in partnership with Windfree Solar earlier this...

A person speaks into a megaphone as others hold protest signs.

‘The fight is not over’: Quadrel Evanston Tenants Union celebrates deal with landlord, looks to continue organizing efforts

June 29, 2026

The Quadrel Evanston Tenants Union and community members came together to celebrate a lease deal with...

Opinion

Perpetual Flop: World-building and setting the stage

David Sun, Columnist

When people ask me to introduce myself, I break out in a cold sweat. As a self-proclaimed “complex...

Hurd and Zorach: Dear President Chiang…

June 17, 2026

Wang: The art of cramming a goodbye

June 8, 2026

Sports

Men’s Basketball: Nick Martinelli selected by Los Angeles Clippers in NBA Draft second round

June 24, 2026

Nick Martinelli was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers as the 55th pick in the NBA Draft’s second round on Wednesday. After four years at Northwestern, Martinelli is headed...

Q&A: Ryan Sports Development CEO Pat Ryan Jr. talks vision for Ryan Field ahead of planned fall reopening

June 23, 2026

Elijah Eschmeyer plans to forge his own legacy at Northwestern

June 11, 2026

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‘Keepers of the faith’: Evanston community nonprofit maintains, improves Harley Clarke grounds

Liam Barrett, Senior Staffer

May 28, 2026

Local nonprofit Jens Jensen Gardens in Evanston has maintained and improved the Harley Clarke Mansion grounds since the organization was created in 2019. The mansion is scheduled...

Chicago musical trio The Oh Yeahs bring folk harmonies to Evanston’s Studio5

Audio

The Weekly: Evanston resident in ICE custody, alleged discrimination in NU genetic counseling program, Biss’ support of unionized Starbucks baristas

Ruby Dowling and Regan Huizenga

June 1, 2026

The Daily Northwestern · The Weekly: Evanston resident in ICE custody, alleged discrimination in NU genetic counseling program, Biss’ support of unionized Starbucks baristas REGAN...

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