Midwest

Cold temperatures make for an un-brrr-lievable transition for first-years from warm climates

January 14, 2024

After committing to Northwestern, Communication freshman Avalon Bookstaver said she was warned about winter in Evanston. She’s from Los Angeles, but she said she was pleasantly surprised by the weather...

CIERA hosts Chicago chapter of NASA International Space Apps Challenge 2023

October 8, 2023

Northwestern’s Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics hosted the Chicago chapter of the NASA International Space Apps Challenge in Evanston over the weekend. The two-day...

Cross Country: Cats set their sights on NCAA Midwest Regional Championships

November 10, 2022

Following a historic fifth-place finish at the Big Ten Cross Country Championship, Northwestern advances toward the NCAA Midwest Regional Championship this Friday. The Wildcats will travel to Gans...

Perez: Don’t knock the Midwest until you try it

October 21, 2018

When most people think of the Midwest, what comes to mind is a crippled economy, corn and a funny vernacular. As a lifelong resident of the Midwest, I feel like most of those assumptions hit the target...

Evanston’s lovebirds looking to raise young after tough season

May 16, 2018

The peregrine falcon — a species that once was endangered — is now thriving across the Midwest in urban landscapes like Evanston’s 1st Ward. Since 2004, the falcons have taken to building their nests...

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