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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


The “Shikhandi” cast drew on their unique talents, improvisation exercises and games to develop their characters.

Vibrant Colors Collective’s ‘Shikhandi’ to reenact origin of first nonbinary Indian myth figure

May 2, 2024

When Communication and Weinberg senior Mantra Radhakrishnan saw the play “Shikhandi” in Bengaluru, India, where she grew up, she was struck by its comedic retelling of the origin of Indian mythology’s...

Finalists for Studio 22’s fall grants each pitched their films to the organization’s executive board and answered questions about different aspects of their projects. After the pitches, the board deliberated for over two hours, community engagement co-chair and Communication sophomore Mia Bassett said.

Fall Studio 22 grantees shine spotlight on collaboration, female-driven stories

November 20, 2023

A nun, a stripper and two struggling actresses may not usually have many similarities. But this year, they share a common identity as protagonists in Studio 22’s fall grantee films. Studio 22, a student-run...

Illustration of woman looking into mirror which has gray suit within it on pink background

Vertigo’s ‘The Thing About The Dream’ explores assimilation, self-reflection and South Asian identity

April 12, 2023

Toying with ideas of timeline crossovers and a melding of different genres, Communication junior Mantra Radhakrishnan sought to develop a play that was unique and representative of the South Asian experience. Radhakrishnan...

A person in a white t-shirt and black dress holds her phone in one hand and puts her other hand up. On her right is another person in a green shirt and black pants, and on her left is a person in a yellow t-shirt and jeans. They both look over at her phone.

Captured: Vertigo premieres student-written play with messages of climate change and inclusion

November 8, 2021

Vertigo Productions’ fall play, “Centerville, New Jersey Has a Problem with Trout” premiered in Shanley Pavilion Friday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 6 at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m....

Zoom call screenshot with 8 attendants. Each participant holds two thumbs up.

Freshman Musical to virtually premiere “The Theory of Relativity”

May 12, 2021

Northwestern’s annual Freshman Musical traditionally provides first-years with a chance to explore the theatre community on campus. The pandemic has forced the cast and crew to adapt with a virtual show.  This...

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