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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Pythia is a historical fiction music drama about the women who served as the Oracle of Delphi.

Student composed music drama ‘Pythia’ explores the history of the Oracle of Delphi

March 11, 2025

Bienen and Communication senior Mya Vandegrift’s “Pythia” premieres as a fusion of opera and musical theatre Thursday. As Communication junior and producer Nora James Eikner describes, the performance...

Sound Source: Student-produced biblical opera explores womanhood, loss

Sound Source: Student-produced biblical opera explores womanhood, loss

February 29, 2024

“devoted,” a student-produced opera that delves into the backstory of the women in Jesus Christ’s story, will premiere March 30 at Northwestern’s Ryan Opera Theater. The piece explores the motivations...

A group of performers sitting and lying down onstage with an orchestra and decorative corn in the background.

‘creating small thunder’ brings queer, rural story to Northwestern opera

May 1, 2023

Content warning: This article contains mentions of death. A mother sits on the ground, pouring salt into her hands. She sprinkles it around her before devouring a tomato, conducting a ritual with thyme...

Gray city skyline in front of a light blue background with colorful rocks in the foreground and the words “The Weekend Ahead” written in black at the top of the illustration.

The Weekend Ahead: Performances and events to catch for Week 6

April 27, 2023

If you’re looking for weekend plans, here are some performances and events on and off campus you won’t want to miss. Refresh Undercover Ryan Family Auditorium Friday 9 p.m. and Saturday 7...

Digital Diaries Season 2 Episode 4: Kiss, Marry, Kill: Northwestern buildings edition

Digital Diaries Season 2 Episode 4: Kiss, Marry, Kill: Northwestern buildings edition

January 29, 2023

On Season 2, Episode 4 of Digital Diaries, Northwestern students play Kiss, Marry, Kill with Northwestern buildings.   [music] ANITA LI: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Anita Li. This...

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