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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


Seven people surround another cast member, who wears a denim jumper and holds a piece of paper in the air as they sing.

By the numbers: Splashing through the history of The Dolphin Show

January 21, 2025

As the winter weather sets in, Northwestern’s Dolphin Show, the largest student-produced musical in the country, prepares for its 82nd annual performance. Ahead of this year’s show, The Daily took...

The Weekly: Envision Evanston 2045 reactions, Early Decision results, Dolphin Show

January 12, 2025

What is Envision Evanston 2045’s timeline? What was different during this year's Early Decision admissions? What goes on behind the scenes of NU’s 82nd Dolphin Show? The Daily answers these questions...

This year, the SOA office has received more than 750 requests for SAAF, more than in previous years, according to SOA Associate Director Joe Lattal.

Student Activities Assistance Fund helps with club participation but leaves some students in need

February 29, 2024

Every year, Northwestern students can apply to the Student Activities Assistance Fund to help finance their participation in hundreds of clubs and organizations, including fraternities, sororities and...

Drag queen Coco Sho-Nell, dressed in a blue sequined outfit, walks down an aisle with people on either side.

The Dolphin Show’s ‘Kinky Cats’ drag performance transforms Fisk Hall into a room fit for ‘queens’

January 25, 2024

The mid-January weather may have been cold, wet and foggy, but the inside of Fisk Hall was hot, fabulous and fierce this Wednesday night.   Members of Northwestern’s Dolphin Show packed the unassuming...

Matheus Barbee, dressed in drag, sings with closed eyes, surrounded by other drag performers. He is wearing a glittery dress and feathers.

81st annual Dolphin Show laces up its ‘Kinky Boots’ for upcoming musical

January 19, 2024

Dressed in drag, Communication senior Matheus Barbee stands centerstage in Cahn Auditorium, rocking a glittery red dress and faux leather boots that rise above his knees. Six drag angels high-kick and...

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