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

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

The Daily Northwestern


 “Birthday Candles” takes place over protagonist Ernestine’s birthdays from ages 17 to 107.

WAVE’s ‘Birthday Candles’ play creates rich emotional journey

March 28, 2024

The smell of vanilla wafts over the audience as Ernestine, played by Communication junior Rachel Rubin, makes a real golden butter cake throughout “Birthday Candles,” WAVE Productions’ spring play....

Panelists spoke about justice in Palestine relating to justice across all contexts.

Jewish Voice for Peace, Students for Justice in Palestine, advocates hold panel on intersectionality in activism

February 13, 2024

A panel of activists, including members of Jewish Voice for Peace and Northwestern’s Students for Justice in Palestine, spoke Monday evening about intersectionality in the Palestinian justice movement.  The...

Black and white and red images in a collage.

Arts Alliance’s ‘Hedda Gabler’ presents a modern take on a classic play

May 30, 2023

Content warning: This article mentions suicide. The play “Hedda Gabler” has been performed since 1891. However, Northwestern Arts Alliance’s version seeks to contextualize themes of power and...

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