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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


Actors are singing on a stage. At the center is an actor standing in blue overalls, and the rest of the actors look at her while she sings.

After COVID-19 shutdown, performance groups look to emphasize mental health over perfection

April 4, 2022

Communication senior Samara Malik’s freshman winter was anything but stress-free. With five classes and as much theatre as she could handle, she said her work-life balance was unsustainable. “I...

A green, blue and white mask lay on a purple background.

As University lifts mask mandate, dance and a capella groups adjust their masking policies

April 1, 2022

For dance and a capella groups, one COVID-19 case could jeopardize weeks of rehearsal leading up to their performances. Since Northwestern lifted its mask mandate in February, the leaders of these groups...

Three dancers lean to the side in a line, their arms creating a continuous wave. Another line of dancers do the same behind them

Theatre, a cappella and dance groups take the stage with in-person performances at “Rock the Lake”

September 21, 2021

A&E As waves danced and crashed against the Lakefill rocks, Northwestern students gathered for a night of performance — the school’s first large, in-person arts show in over a year.  Singers...

A microphone with purple music notes around it.

Finding your voice: a guide to Northwestern a cappella

August 15, 2021

Whether you’re looking to use your singing voice to compete at a collegiate level or just want to make friends who share your love of singing, the a cappella scene at Northwestern can cater to your every...

Northwestern has 14 a cappella groups for students with varying interests. Students can audition to join in the fall.

Hitting the right note: A guide to Northwestern’s a cappella scene

August 16, 2020

As incoming freshmen look to hit the right note as they begin their first adventures at Northwestern, an a cappella group presents a chance to make new friends — and do so in harmony. However, in NU’s...

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