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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

Mayfest to announce Dillo Day performer Friday afternoon

May 30, 2013

Mayfest announced early Friday morning that it will reveal the Dillo Day headliner later in the afternoon — just one day before the music festival takes over campus. Mayfest issued an apology for...

Mayfest picks measure up to peer schools, but do they fit our taste?

May 29, 2013

I set out this week to write a column about how Mayfest failed us for Dillo Day and how all our peer universities get better headliners than us. But to my journalistic chagrin, I found my assumption to...

Andys Frozen Custard is one of the Evanston restaurants using new menu items to help advertise Dillo Day. Their Dillo custard includes mint and Oreo toppings.

Evanston businesses prepare for Dillo Day rush

May 28, 2013

Dillo Day is fast approaching, but many Evanston businesses have been working with Mayfest throughout the quarter to prepare for the potential economic boost. Louise Hunter, Mayfest promotions co-director,...

Mayfest silent on headliner as Dillo Day nears

May 28, 2013

Mayfest wouldn't say Wednesday morning whether it has secured a headline act for Dillo Day. Mayfest has told The Daily it announces performers as soon as contracts are finalized, but the organization declined...

Juc E Frut wins Mayfest’s Battle of the Bands, gets Dillo Day slot

May 27, 2013

Juc E Frut, an eclectic band comprised of Northwestern students, will open Dillo Day after winning Mayfest's Battle of the Bands on Friday. The band won following a two-day competition against seven...

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