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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

Multiple people dance on a stage.

‘Indecent’ brings true story of antisemitism, Jewish theatre and the value of community to Wirtz

April 20, 2023

In February 1923, Polish-Jewish playwright Sholem Asch’s controversial Yiddish play “God of Vengeance” opened on Broadway, attracting criticism for portraying prostitution, queer relationships and...

A person with red pants and a light colored jacket stands underneath a large guillotine onstage. Three other people sit near her.

Off with their heads: ‘The Revolutionists’ brings feminist comedy to the stage

February 7, 2023

This piece contains spoilers.  A giant guillotine. An assassination plot. Comedy, companionship and sorrow. “The Revolutionists” had it all.  The two-act play written by Lauren Gunderson ran...

Hewn Bakery on 1733 Central St.

Local women-owned bakery Hewn named among best bakeries in America

February 25, 2022

Ellen King, a classically-trained chef, was selling bread out of her own kitchen in an “underground bread club” for years. Her partner, Julie Matthei, saw the potential to expand. And so they did:...

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