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 and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

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First Night Evanston terminated due to lower attendance and sponsor contributions

January 3, 2024

For the first time since 2013, nonprofit First Night Evanston did not host its annual New Year’s Eve celebration, largely due to decreasing attendance and fewer corporate sponsor contributions, the organization...

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Christmas, Hanukkah and… Festivus? There’s more to December holidays than you might think

December 1, 2022

There’s more to December than Christmas and Hanukkah: check out these holidays that take place throughout the season. Nicholas Day Christians across the world commemorate St. Nicholas Day on Dec....

Three figures dance under fireworks next to “25th” written in Christmas ornaments.

First Night Evanston celebrates its 25th year observing New Year’s Eve

December 1, 2021

What do music, dancing, a poetry slam, mad scientists and a flea circus have in common? They're all featured in one of the most unique New Year’s Eve celebrations in Evanston. First Night Evanston,...

The 1935-36 Northwestern mens basketball team pose for a team photo. The team played Notre Dame on Dec. 31, 1935 and tied 20-20.

Men’s Basketball: On New Year’s Eve in 1935, Northwestern and Notre Dame tied

December 4, 2019

Men's Basketball In college athletics, the period surrounding New Year’s is typically known as a time for college football. But during the Great Depression, the Midwest was treated almost every...

Hayes: Rethinking New Years

Hayes: Rethinking New Year’s

January 8, 2014

What is your New Year’s resolution? Can you even remember it after the eight whole days that have elapsed since New Year’s Day? That mild case of amnesia emanating from the late-night blur during the...

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