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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Podculture: Wildcats talk beloved character Harry Potter on his 40th birthday

Podculture: Wildcats talk beloved character Harry Potter on his 40th birthday

July 31, 2020

Even though we know deep down that we won’t ever receive our letter from Hogwarts, the world of “Harry Potter” has captivated many members of the Northwestern community. They talked about the nostalgia...

Communication sophomore Natalie Rarick’s “Harry Potter” has a shrine in her room, complete with the books, movies and her wand from Universal Orlando’s The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Harry Potter turns 40 amid quarantine and controversy

July 30, 2020

For Melissa Richmond, her dorm room feels brightened by “Harry Potter” decor and a stack of the new illustrated editions on the standard-issue bureau, a colorful addition to the room. The Weinberg...

Balk: Northwestern deserves a better Main Library

Balk: Northwestern deserves a better Main Library

February 28, 2016

You will have to forgive me, but I tend to get a little romantic about libraries. Historian Shelby Foote once wrote that “A university is just a group of books gathered around a library,” and antiquated...

Pincidents: Congratulations on your acceptance to Hogwarts

Pincidents: Congratulations on your acceptance to Hogwarts

February 5, 2014

Hello Northwestern. It is with great pride and a tinge of nostalgia that I formally announce that I will be taking my talents to Hogwarts in the fall. This decision did not come easily, as I have...

Pinterest drawing lessons yield average results

Pinterest drawing lessons yield average results

January 15, 2014

At age seven, I received the greatest piece of mail I could possibly have imagined. No, it wasn’t my premature acceptance letter to Hogwarts (although, I did apply early decision because, like Northwestern,...

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