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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


Gandlmayr: Riccardo Muti deserves a warmer welcome

April 7, 2014

Last week, it was announced that Riccardo Muti, music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, will give the main address at the 2014 commencement ceremony. As a senior in the Bienen School of Music,...

Petkov: 'Weed out' classes should be weeded out

Petkov: ‘Weed out’ classes should be weeded out

November 4, 2013

When thinking about the ideal college experience, most of us picture autumn on a gorgeous college campus, cheerfully biking to and from class, making life-long friends and even surviving that inevitable...

Ballet maestro Mikhail Baryshnikov looks out at Northwestern's commencement audience Friday morning. Baryshnikov delivered the commencement address, something he said he decided to do at the urging of his daughter Anna, a Communication junior.

Ballet virtuoso Mikhail Baryshnikov urges graduating students to challenge themselves, tackle tough questions

June 22, 2013

For most members of the class of 2013, Mikhail Baryshnikov's commencement address will be remembered for its emphasis on redefining personal success and starting what he called the "big conversations"...

Graduating seniors wave to their family members as they walk onto Ryan Field on Friday morning. More than 12,000 people attended Northwestern's 155th commencement ceremony, according to University officials.

Photo gallery: Commencement 2013

June 21, 2013

Ballet virtuoso Mikhail Baryshnikov challenged the class of 2013 this morning to think of success on its own terms as it sets out into the post-graduate world. "Do not make your goal to be the best....

A banner reading "MORTY DON'T DEMO HISTORIC PRENTICE" flies over Northwestern's commencement ceremony Friday morning at Ryan Field. University spokesman Al Cubbage said it was "disappointing" someone decided to push the message during a "day of celebration" for the NU community.

Anti-Prentice demolition message crashes commencement ceremony

June 21, 2013

Thousands of Northwestern commencement attendees spotted an unexpected guest Friday morning above Ryan Field. "MORTY DON'T DEMO HISTORIC PRENTICE," read a banner attached to a propeller plane flying...

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