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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


The University sent the class of 2021 and transfers to see “Hamilton” as part of One Book One Northwestern’s program. Bienen junior Ben Smelser said the performance was “something I won’t forget.”

New students, administrators reflect on ‘Hamilton’ experience

October 16, 2017

When Alex Li first listened to the “Hamilton” soundtrack in high school, he never thought he would get the chance to see the musical live. This fall, the McCormick freshman was one of more than...

Provost Jonathan Holloway speaks at Faculty Senate. Holloway encouraged students to embrace different perspectives in his convocation speech on Monday.

Administrators encourage students to challenge convictions at convocation speech

September 19, 2017

Provost Jonathan Holloway and vice president for student affairs Patricia Telles-Irvin encouraged new students to listen to their peers and challenge personal worldviews during convocation Monday. Holloway,...

Diana Andrade, 17, takes a photograph outside the PrivateBank Theatre where "Hamilton" made its Chicago premiere in October. The entire incoming first-year class will receive free tickets to see “Hamilton” in Chicago as part of Northwestern’s One Book One Northwestern program, the University announced Tuesday.

All of Northwestern’s incoming first-year class to receive free ‘Hamilton’ tickets

May 23, 2017

The entire incoming first-year class will receive free tickets to see “Hamilton” in Chicago as part of Northwestern’s One Book One Northwestern program, the University announced Tuesday. According...

Chris Moore, director of research and development for the Chicago Cubs, speaks at the Segal Visitors Center on Monday. Moore talked about his use of algorithms in making recommendations for the team.

Cubs director of research, development discusses statistics in baseball

May 9, 2017

Chris Moore, the director of research and development for the Chicago Cubs, spoke about the relationship between statistics and baseball on Tuesday. Moore, who joined the team after the Chicago Cubs’...

Amanda Cox, editor of the New York Times’ Upshot, explains the importance of data visualization in Harris Hall on Wednesday. She said though graphics and charts can enhance a story, they shouldn’t be overly complicated.

New York Times’ Upshot editor discusses data visualization, storytelling

May 3, 2017

Data journalist Amanda Cox, editor of The Upshot at The New York Times, explained the basics of data visualization and warned against overcomplicating charts and data during a talk Wednesday. “Don’t...

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