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The Daily Northwestern

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 Bienen School of Music. Thompson made history as NU’s first woman director of bands in 1996.

Northwestern’s first female director of bands to step down after celebratory last year

October 5, 2023

Mallory Thompson will retire as the John W. Beattie Chair of Music at the Bienen School of Music, Northwestern announced Wednesday. In 1979, Thompson received an undergraduate degree in trumpet performance...

Gray city skyline in front of a light-blue background with colorful rocks in the foreground and the words “The Weekend Ahead” written in black at the top of the illustration.

The Weekend Ahead: Performances and events to catch for Week 9

May 18, 2023

If you’re looking for weekend plans, here are some performances and events on and off campus you won’t want to miss. Symphonic Wind Ensemble  Pick-Staiger Concert Hall   Friday 7:30 p.m. Tickets:...

Gray city skyline in front of a light blue background with colorful rocks in the foreground and the words “The Weekend Ahead” written in black at the top of the illustration.

The Weekend Ahead: Performances and events to catch for Week 6

April 27, 2023

If you’re looking for weekend plans, here are some performances and events on and off campus you won’t want to miss. Refresh Undercover Ryan Family Auditorium Friday 9 p.m. and Saturday 7...

Colorfully painted rocks by the shore of Lake Michigan. The Chicago skyline is in the background. In the sky, it reads “THE WEEKEND AHEAD.”

The Weekend Ahead: Performances and events to catch during Week 6

February 9, 2023

If you’re looking for weekend plans, here are some performances and events you won’t want to miss.  Brown Sugar’s Winter Show Lutkin Hall Friday 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. Tickets: $5 Brown...

Colorfully painted rocks by the shore of Lake Michigan. The Chicago skyline is in the background. In the sky, it reads “THE WEEKEND AHEAD.”

The Weekend Ahead: Campus performances to catch during Week 4

January 26, 2023

If you’re looking for weekend plans, here are some performances you won’t want to miss. Matilda the Musical Cahn Auditorium Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10-35 The Dolphin Show,...

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