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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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The Weekend Ahead: Happenings on campus, in Evanston June 30-July 4

June 30, 2023

The Weekend Ahead is back. Over the summer, we’ll highlight events to help you craft the perfect weekend plans. With the Fourth of July approaching, there are plenty of events in Evanston and Chicago...

A student sings in front of a microphone in dim light with a blue, whirlpool background behind her.

SWAN creates a space for developing NU musicians at Battle of the Bands

November 21, 2022

Three newly formed student bands performed original songs and covers to raucous applause in Lutkin Hall on Friday at the Songwriters Association at Northwestern’s first Battle of the Bands competition.  Bienen...

A concertgoer waves a rainbow flag while sitting on the shoulders of another participant.

Lori Lightfoot talks LGBTQ+ rights at Pride in The Park Chicago, headlined by The Chainsmokers and Alesso

June 27, 2022

Annual music festival Pride in The Park Chicago welcomed several artists this weekend, including the Chainsmokers and Alesso, in addition to speakers like Chicago's first openly gay mayor Lori Lightfoot. The...

Cast members from the movie "Twilight."

We didn’t start the dumpster fire: A decade in review

November 21, 2019

This past decade marks the most volatile years of our lives: puberty. Over the past 10 years, we’ve experienced the embarrassment of middle school, the grind of high school and the absolute chaos of...

Drew Taggart, a member of The Chainsmokers, stands in the middle of the crowd. The Chainsmokers headlined Lolla Thursday, surprising the huge crowd with multiple artist guests.

Lollapalooza 2019: Day 1 recap

August 2, 2019

Lollapalooza’s opening day saw the typical large crowds descend on Grant Park, with virtually perfect weather after past years of rain and extreme heat. Here are some highlights from notable sets on...

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