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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


Cabral: Provide members of the marching band with stipends

Cabral: Provide members of the marching band with stipends

January 31, 2022

Last year, on Nov. 24, I received an email from Daniel J Farris, the Director of Athletic Bands at Northwestern University. In an email blasted to the entire NU Marching Band, he released the details of...

Cats Corner: The instrumental part of the Northwestern community

Cats Corner: The instrumental part of the Northwestern community

January 23, 2022

    Northwestern’s Marching Band plays at every football game and provides some much-needed school spirit during the season. The Daily’s podcast Cats Corner takes a look at what...

Two people in purple stand in front of a green football field.

It’s time to move the chains: NUMB’s Spirit Leader and Grynder talk spirit at football games

November 3, 2021

If you’ve ever been to a Northwestern football game, you’ve likely seen two people in the marching band section standing on high platforms, perhaps throwing a chicken to each other or growling when...

People in a row with Homecoming Court sashes stand together on a stage and the two people in the middle hold flower bouquets while wearing crowns on their heads.

NU talent kicks off Homecoming with pep rally performances

October 18, 2021

After a one-year hiatus from in-person Homecoming festivities, Deering Meadow brought together students and alumni to watch several student performance groups, including a cappella groups, dance groups...

Block 9: Block-182

Block 9: Block-182

March 9, 2019

After filling up on spaghetti and salad for dinner, dancers headed back to the tent to kick off Block-182, the ninth block of this year’s Northwestern University Dance Marathon. Hours 25 through...

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