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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


Filling a 65-hour gap: Blessings in a Backpack looks to continue providing meals for hungry students

Filling a 65-hour gap: Blessings in a Backpack looks to continue providing meals for hungry students

March 5, 2016

Three million bags of food — and still counting — have been distributed to elementary school children across the country this year. The reason: Blessings in a Backpack. Dance Marathon’s primary...

Block 8: Set Fire to the Rainbow

March 5, 2016

Block 7 may have been 1980s themed, but dancers also enjoyed a hefty dose of nostalgia during Block 8, when last year’s primary beneficiary, Starlight Children’s Foundation, took center stage. Cortney...

Block 6: What Team? Wildcats!

Block 6: What Team? Wildcats!

March 5, 2016

As dancers began their 15th hour in the tent, students, families and community members gathered in front of Norris University Center for a 5K and 10K run. “We raised an unprecedented amount from...

Block 4: Skype Interview

Block 4: Skype Interview

March 5, 2016

Dancers got their first exposure to the outdoors during Block 4 after 12 hours inside the tent. Near the end of the block, dancers convened to run a lap around Norris University Center, getting...

Block 3: Middle School Dance

Block 3: Middle School Dance

March 5, 2016

Beyoncé’s “Crazy in Love” may have brought the tent to its feet toward the beginning of Block 3, but the three hours ended on a calmer note with Dance Marathon’s first ever light show and...

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