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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


New Yorker theatre critic Hilton Als speaks as part of Contemporary Thought Speaker Series. Als discussed the role of criticism in art.

New Yorker critic Hilton Als talks cultural criticism and representation at CTSS event

April 9, 2019

When asked how someone were to become a professional critic, New Yorker theater critic and Pulitzer Prize winner Hilton Als laughed and says it’s hard to give a simple answer. “That’s sort of...

Gabriela Rodriguez speaks at A&O event. Rodriguez, the producer of the award-winning “Roma,” discussed the challenges of working on the film.

Gabriela Rodriguez talks challenges, joys of producing Alfonso Cuarón’s Roma

April 7, 2019

Director Alfonso Cuarón is famous for his meticulous attention to detail. But it’s his personal assistant turned producer Gabriela Rodriguez who is on set to ensure his vision comes to life, from organizing...

Abdul El-Sayed speaks to students at Harris Hall. El-Sayed said his faith taught him to seek justice.

Former Michigan gubernatorial candidate says his faith taught him to be good

February 8, 2019

No matter how unpopular they may be, former Michigan gubernatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed said he doesn’t back down from his beliefs –– and challenged students to be kind even when they face opposition....

Vishaan Chakrabarti speaks at the opening keynote address of the Northwestern University Community for Human Rights’ 16th annual conference. Chakrabarti spoke about the future of urbanization and changes in the perception of public goods and services.

Architect discusses the need for more inclusion in public spending, urban planning

January 18, 2019

The key to making public spending more equitable is to change the cultural norms surrounding the topic, architect and urban planner Vishaan Chakrabarti said during a Thursday speech at Harris Hall. Chakrabarti...

Jeff VanderMeer discusses his approach to environmental storytelling. The acclaimed speculative fiction author spoke in Harris Hall on Friday.

‘Annihilation’ author discusses environmental storytelling at Kaplan Institute event

April 29, 2018

Author Jeff VanderMeer said the experience that most informed his portrayal of nature in the novel “Annihilation” was an incident in which he became paralyzed with fear after encountering a panther. “That...

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