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The Daily Northwestern

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


Colorfully painted rocks by the shore of Lake Michigan. The Chicago skyline is in the background. In the sky, it reads “THE WEEKEND AHEAD.”

The Weekend Ahead: Campus and city performances to catch for Week 8

November 11, 2022

If you’re looking for weekend plans, here are some performances on Northwestern’s campus and in Evanston that you won’t want to miss. Refresh Dance Crew, Fusion Dance Co., Boomshaka: Refusionshaka   Cahn...

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Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre’s ‘The Mamalogues’ explores Black motherhood

August 2, 2022

For actor Sylvia Wynn, performing in a 90-minute play with no intermission was a change of pace. She’s been doing it week after week in Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre’s “The Mamalogues,” which explores...

“The Weekend Ahead” is written out, surrounded by graphics of a building, paintbrushes, NU pennant and lighthouse on an orange background.

The Weekend Ahead: happenings on campus, in Evanston July 29-31

July 28, 2022

The Weekend Ahead is back for the summer. Over the next few months, we’ll highlight events both on campus and in Evanston. Read on to find your weekend plans. Northwestern events “Dance Nation”  Virginia...

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The Weekend Ahead: happenings on campus, in Evanston June 17-19

June 16, 2022

The Weekend Ahead is back for the summer. Over the next few months, we’ll highlight events both on campus and in Evanston. Read on to find your weekend plans. Northwestern events 2022 Juneteenth...

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Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre explores the Black experience with revival of ‘Home’

June 15, 2022

For actor Rachel Blakes, performing in her first in-person show since the start of the pandemic felt like returning to familiarity.  Alongside two other castmates, Blakes portrays multiple roles in...

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