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

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A student flies a kite during Deering Days. The event, held Friday, was relocated to the Norris East Lawn and included remarks by Associated Student Government President Christina Cilento, University Chaplain Tim Stevens and John Dunkle, executive director of Counseling and Psychological Services.

Captured: First weekend back

September 25, 2016

Welcome to The Daily's photo blog: Captured. This will be a space to share photos by The Daily's staff as well as photos from members of our community. Students can submit entries to be considered from...

Northwestern officials are considering expanding the dorm at 1835 Hinman to stand 85 feet tall to help accommodate the two-year live-in requirement. NU would have to get a zoning variance to build a dorm higher than 45-feet tall.

Two-year live-in requirement would be compromised without expanded dorm at 1835 Hinman, administrator says

September 21, 2016

The University’s two-year live-in requirement may not be possible if Northwestern does not get special approval from the city of Evanston to expand the residence hall at 1835 Hinman, administrators said...

Students rehearse for the upcoming play “Stunning,” which will run from May 26 to May 28 in Shanley Pavilion. The play explores a variety of themes including sexuality and ethnicity.

‘Stunning’ explores the intersection of religion, race, sexuality

May 26, 2016

A&E When Meryl Crock and Jenna Levin searched for plays to produce, they said they wanted to find a show that would explore themes ranging from sexuality to ethnicity to self-determination. While...

Kal Penn speaks at Lutkin Hall on Friday. Penn, known for his role as Kumar Patel in the comedy film “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle,” discussed his career and diversity in the film industry.

Actor Kal Penn discusses diversity in media, personal career experiences

May 22, 2016

Television has become more representative of diversity, but needs more progress in that direction, Kal Penn, actor and former associate director in the White House’s Office of Public Engagement, told...

Brian Oakes discusses his film “Jim: The James Foley Story” alongside other panelists, including Diane Foley, James Foley’s mother, and documentarian Maria Finitzo. Oakes discussed his reasons for making the film and the messages he hopes audiences will take away from it.

At Medill screening, James Foley documentary remembers journalist’s life after horrific death

May 22, 2016

James Foley is a household name after the journalist’s execution by the Islamic State in August 2014. But Brian Oakes, one of Foley’s childhood friends, wanted him to be remembered for more than that....

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