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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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‘So much feeling’: Sit & Spin Productions’ ‘Stupid F—ing Bird’ explores life, love and art

September 25, 2022

Content warning: This article includes mentions of suicide.  On a 360-degree stage in Shanley Pavilion, an actor said, “The show will begin when someone says, ‘Start the f—ing play.’”  Very...

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With a new Alice in Wonderland show, Lookingglass Theatre Company looks to spark joy

July 3, 2022

Lookingglass Theatre Company’s first production was a rendition of “Alice in Wonderland” performed at Shanley Pavilion.  Now, founding ensemble member and Communication Prof. David Catlin said...

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ODB makes a multicultural comedy spring comeback with ‘ODBoots With the Fur’

May 1, 2022

  Out Da Box, Northwestern’s only multicultural improv and sketch comedy group, returned to the stage this weekend with “ODBoots With the Fur.” The group’s first in-person spring show...

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Boomshaka celebrates its 25th anniversary spring show with a plethora of performances

April 24, 2022

Boomshaka is loud. Founded in 1997, the student-run organization is Northwestern's premier dance, drum and rhythm group. Boomshaka celebrated its 25th anniversary with its spring show this weekend,...

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Vertigo Productions’ spring show brings student playwright’s work to life with ‘The Bloody Bricks and Blows of American Dream High’

April 14, 2022

Growing up, Communication junior Gabriela Furtado Coutinho noticed how the red dust of her school’s brick walls wore off on her classmates’ shirts. She said the way the physical environment stained...

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