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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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‘Factions of Sol’ game developed by NU alum starts to see success after two years of development

September 27, 2022

A new board game, Factions of Sol, created by a startup from The Garage, is blasting off toward success. Mark IV Games, founded in 2019, produced the game. Founder and CEO Elam Blackwell (Communication...

Illustration with a box in the middle that says “The Weekend Ahead.” Colorful paint brushes, theatre masks, cameras, pencils and books fill the background, set against a pink backdrop.

The Weekend Ahead: Campus performances to catch for Week 2

April 7, 2022

If you’re looking for weekend plans, here are some of the student performances you won’t want to miss.  Fusion Dance Company: Fusion Spring Show 2022: After Dark — Ryan Auditorium, Technological...

Actors are singing on a stage. At the center is an actor standing in blue overalls, and the rest of the actors look at her while she sings.

After COVID-19 shutdown, performance groups look to emphasize mental health over perfection

April 4, 2022

Communication senior Samara Malik’s freshman winter was anything but stress-free. With five classes and as much theatre as she could handle, she said her work-life balance was unsustainable. “I...

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ABBA, dancing queens and three potential dads: ‘Mamma Mia!’ takes stage at McCormick Auditorium

December 3, 2021

The music you know and love. A silly, chaos-filled plot. A “dance party in McCormick.” Most importantly, a reprieve from studying for finals. What more reasons could a Northwestern student need to...

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Student-directed musical “Our New Town” tackles gun violence on and off the stage

October 15, 2021

A&E Content warning: This story contains mentions of gun violence.  The newest student musical, “Our New Town,” tackles the dark American reality of gun violence through activism, both onstage...

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