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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

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Students and faculty address lack of racial diversity in Northwestern theatre, discuss potential solutions to challenges

November 7, 2022

Communication junior Alondra Rios was worried about the audition process for Arts Alliance at Northwestern University’s production of “In the Heights.” As the production’s director, she feared...

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‘Gays and Gospel’ event honors Black and queer gospel singers

October 12, 2022

The sound of drums, piano chords, clapping hands and vocal riffs filled the Alice Millar Chapel on Tuesday during the “Gays and Gospel” event. School of Communication Dean E. Patrick Johnson and...

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Northwestern, District 65 launch program to make theatre more accessible for students

April 17, 2022

Northwestern is launching a community-based theatre program in partnership with Evanston/Skokie School District 65 and Imagine U to make live theatre more accessible in Evanston and Chicago.  The program,...

Dean E. Patrick Johnson on left, Heather Headley on the right, background contains purple paint splotches.

School of Communication hosts Dialogue with the Dean featuring actress Heather Headley

February 16, 2022

School of Communication Dean E. Patrick Johnson hosted a Dialogue with the Dean Tuesday featuring former Northwestern attendee Heather Headley, winner of a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical.  Johnson...

In a theatre, a black chair sits in the center of the stage with a spotlight on it.

‘Harsh resistance and, at times, silence’: Students, alumni speak out after alum alleges harmful experiences with Communication Prof. David Bell

November 18, 2021

Content warning: This article contains mentions of sexual harassment and homophobic slurs. The Daily has chosen to rename sources who wish to remain anonymous out of privacy concerns. These sources...

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