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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


Allison Naval (left) stands with husband David Russell (right) after finishing the Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8. She is the one millionth runner in the marathon’s history to finish the race.

NU alum Allison Naval becomes millionth runner to cross Chicago Marathon finish line

October 22, 2023

When Allison Naval’s (Weinberg ‘16) phone buzzed with repeated calls after she crossed the Chicago Marathon finish line, she said she worried it was spam – or that she had been disqualified.  Instead,...

Do the ‘Hustle’: ‘American Hustle’ actors shine, but plot falls flat

January 29, 2014

I’m beginning with the beginning. “American Hustle” opens with a 1970s looking Irving Rosenfeld, played by an overweight Christian Bale, going through an elaborate routine to perfect his combover....

“Silver Linings Playbook,” starring Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence, doesn’t exactly fit into any one genre of film.

Movie Review: ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ lets you fall in love with dysfunction

November 15, 2012

Writer and director David Russell (“The Fighter”) doesn’t cease to impress with his new Oscar-worthy film “Silver Linings Playbook,” which premieres Nov. 21. The film stars Bradley Cooper (“The...

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