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The Daily Northwestern

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


Northwestern University in Qatar. The Lebanese indie rock band Mashrou' Leila's event on the campus was cancelled over the weekend following anti-LGBTQ backlash.

Qatar Foundation: Lebanese band’s talk canceled due to conflict with mission and country’s customs, not safety concerns

February 5, 2020

After Northwestern University in Qatar canceled an event over the weekend featuring a prominent Lebanese band whose lead singer is openly gay, following online backlash to their appearance, the Qatar Foundation...

Northwestern University in Qatar. The Lebanese indie rock band Mashrou' Leila's event on the campus was cancelled over the weekend following anti-LGBTQ backlash.

NU-Q cancels Lebanese band’s talk after online anti-LGBTQ backlash

February 4, 2020

Northwestern University in Qatar canceled an event over the weekend featuring a prominent Lebanese band whose lead singer is openly gay, following online backlash to their appearance. Members of the...

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