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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


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Liner Notes: SZA beautifully expresses her emotional maturity in much anticipated album ‘SOS’

January 10, 2023

After a yearslong wait, SZA fans were given an early Christmas gift when she released her second studio album, “SOS,” last month. “SOS,” featuring 23 songs and clocking in at an hour and eight...

Sound Source: Creating Another Definition of Hip-Hop

Sound Source: Creating Another Definition of Hip-Hop

June 2, 2020

Medill sophomore Channing Russell recently launched his rap career as “Chanbino.” Sound Source talked with Channing and his producer, Communication sophomore Sean Malaisrie, on what goes into creating...

Sound Source: Student band Morning Dew discusses dynamics and challenges

Sound Source: Student band Morning Dew discusses dynamics and challenges

November 14, 2019

DANIELLA TELLO-GARZON: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Daniella Tello-Garzon, and you’re listening to Sound Source. This episode features Morning Dew, a student jazz fusion band that plays a mix of...

Martinez: Coming to terms with Kanye’s tweets

Martinez: Coming to terms with Kanye’s tweets

April 24, 2018

Kanye West is back on Twitter. In typical Kanye fashion, West started posting sporadic self-help messages last week — advice about individuality, power hierarchies and original ideas. After deactivating...

Chicago rappers Saba (center) and Mick Jenkins (right) discuss their brand of socially-conscious hip-hop with African American Studies Prof. Nitasha Sharma.

Two Chicago rappers talk violence, socially-conscious hip-hop

May 26, 2015

Two Chicago rappers answered questions about their brand of socially conscious hip-hop and broader issues of race and violence during a Q&A on Tuesday. Mick Jenkins and Saba answered questions from...

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