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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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NU alum Brian d’Arcy James talks Broadway, upcoming concert

November 21, 2024

Brian d’Arcy James (Communication ’90) looks back at his undergraduate career at Northwestern fondly. Now, the five-time Tony nominated actor is returning to Chicago to perform two musical concerts...

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Brandon Harper takes on Chicago area jazz venues, music as self-expression

November 3, 2024

At 19 years old, Bienen sophomore and jazz pianist Brandon Harper has performed at renowned venues in the Chicago area and received honors for his musicianship on the national stage. The hours of time...

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Liner Notes: Denver to Wonder: Romantic oldies to carry you through the winter

February 12, 2023

The road trip from my childhood home in Boston to my grandparents’ place in New Jersey is a familiar one. These expeditions were a tradition during the first 11 years of my life –– not because of...

50 Years of Queer Anger: Brunei, Chick-fil-A and queer boycotting

April 7, 2019

This is the eighth column in “50 Years of Queer Anger,” a series examining LGBTQ+ issues in the United States since 1969. Since Brunei implemented new laws making homosexuality punishable with death...

Shirola: Elton John brings good music, important messages to fans at the United Center

October 30, 2018

I’ve had the pleasure to be a fan of Sir Elton John since I was 5 years old, and I am immensely thankful to him and his music for inspiring me to become a pianist and singer myself. When John announced...

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