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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


An actor performs in preparation for “A Chorus Line.” The show will open this Friday, November 9, and will run for three weekends in the Ethel M. Barber Theater.

Broadway veteran to direct and choreograph Wirtz’s “A Chorus Line”

November 7, 2018

When Communication sophomore Nolan Robinson was a part of the National High School Institute, also called the Cherub program, his dance teacher told him one day he could hope to play the role of Richie...

Lindgren House, former home of the Northwestern Theta Chi chapter. After suspending its chapter in 2017, Theta Chi is now recruiting new members.

Theta Chi returns to campus, but old members left out

April 18, 2018

The international headquarters of Theta Chi fraternity is redeveloping its Northwestern chapter, seeking to rebound after it suspended the chapter last year. The chapter is actively recruiting until...

TV writer and actress Lena Waithe speaks at an event in Ryan Auditorium Thursday. In September, Waithe became the first black woman to win an Emmy for comedy series writing for an episode she wrote for Netflix series “Master of None.”

Actress, writer Lena Waithe discusses TV career, representation in the industry

February 16, 2018

Actress and TV writer Lena Waithe said she took to TV and movies from a young age, and later realized that she could be a part of it. “Watching ‘A Different World’ for sure made me realize I wanted...

Mayor Steve Hagerty at a campaign kick-off event in October 2016. Hagerty said at a Saturday event that many of the most socially progressive and active people in the Evanston community are young adults and teenagers.

Martin Luther King Jr. celebration encourages active youth to lead the way

January 16, 2018

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy, members of the Evanston community celebrated his role in inspiring youth toward change and social progress on Saturday. The MLK Day of Celebration event,...

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) speaks at a City Council meeting. On Monday, Rainey expressed support of a proposed tax on rides from services like Uber and Lyft.

Aldermen vote to add tax for ride-sharing trips to budget proposal

November 21, 2017

Aldermen voted Monday to add a tax on trips taken with ridesharing services such as Lyft and Uber to the proposed 2018 budget. The tax will raise the cost of each ride by 20 cents and would take effect...

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