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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 Ripple: Why is Chicago called the Windy City?

The Ripple: Why is Chicago called the Windy City?

May 18, 2021

Chicago is well-known as the Windy City, but where does the nickname come from? The origin of the phrase is widely disputed, but ultimately goes back to Chicago’s politics and rivalries.  SAMMI BOAS:...

‘The Laramie Project’ brings LGBT community discussion to Northwestern

October 19, 2014

Communication Prof. Rives Collins said he was looking for a good story to tell when he decided to direct "The Laramie Project." The play opens Friday as part of the Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for...

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