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Hundreds of Northwestern students and Evanston residents swarmed The Rock, the Lakefill and other south-facing outdoor spaces Monday afternoon. Equipped with protective sunglasses, the crowd turned their heads toward the sky, anxiously awaiting 2:07 p.m., when the solar eclipse would be at its strongest. According to NASA, a solar eclipse occurs when the moon aligns...

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The Evanston Township High School District 202 Board of Education reviewed ETHS’s 2022-2023 school year discipline report Monday night. The number of disciplinary incidents increased 51% from the 2021-2022 school year. Keith Robinson, ETHS associate principal for educational services, and the school’s four deans of student safety, success & wellbeing presented the report.  There were...

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As private equity guts newsrooms, layoffs abound and misinformation runs rampant across social media, an Illinois bill aims to offer a targeted solution to the decades-old journalism business model. Sen. Steve Stadelman (D-Rockford) introduced SB 3591, or the Journalism Preservation Act, in February. It would require Big Tech companies to track and compensate news organizations...

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Responding to a regional call for migrant housing, City Council signaled it would support opening a home for asylum-seekers in Evanston — but also appeared hesitant toward renovating a vacant downtown office building into a temporary shelter. City staff revealed a proposal last week to use the two-story building at 1020 Church St. as a...

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Email: melissadai2026@u.northwestern.edu Related Stories: — Letter from the Editor: Welcome to Games! — Daily Mini Crossword, April 8, 2024 — News Quiz: Renovations, Defensive Player of the Year, Downtown Evanston

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On Super Bowl Sunday, McCormick freshman Aaron Kazi and six friends each chipped in $300 to bet on the Kansas City Chiefs. Much like quarterback Patrick Mahomes II and tight end Travis Kelce, Kazi and company struck gold against the San Francisco 49ers, ending the day with a $1,449 profit. Kazi said he made about...

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Northwestern has gone more than two calendar years unbeaten at the “J.” Tasked with hosting Michigan on a 10-game win streak and undefeated in conference play, the Wildcats (22-8, 8-1 Big Ten) rose to the occasion, extending their perfect record at home with a 3-0 sweep of the Wolverines (24-14, 6-3 Big Ten). The team...

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Northwestern won Food Allergy Research & Education’s 2024 Best Campus Dining Award, Compass Group announced Thursday. Compass Group, NU’s food service provider, said in a news release that the University outperformed hundreds of colleges and universities across the U.S. to win the award. FARE is an advocacy group that aims to improve awareness of food...

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This past weekend marked another consequential set of conference games as contenders are beginning to emerge from the pack. Some squads have hit scorching strides, while others stand in a significant rut. While Purdue may be the Big Ten’s hottest team, boasting a four-game winning streak, Northwestern stands at the opposite end of the barrel....

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Evanston political organizations and voter advocacy groups are ramping up efforts to increase voter turnout after only 17.95% of registered voters in the township cast their ballots in the March primary. Fewer Evanston residents voted in the 2024 primary than the 2020 presidential primary, which had a voter turnout of 29%. With President Joe Biden...

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Northwestern (14-6, 5-2 Big Ten) fell to No. 30 Wisconsin (16-2, 7-0) 4-3 at Combe Tennis Center Friday. The game drew in a large crowd of more than 300 spectators in total — many walked away with a free slice of pizza and some with free Women’s Tennis merch. This Friday, the ’Cats will host...

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Northwestern swept Michigan in this weekend’s series, establishing control over the first-place position in the Big Ten Conference standings. The Wildcats (22-8, 8-1 Big Ten) took care of business against the Wolverines (24-14, 6-3 Big Ten), winning Friday’s game 9-1 in five innings and cleaning up Saturday’s doubleheader with 8-5 and 5-4 wins, respectively. NU...

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Flashing lights. Paparazzi. The highs and lows of the spotlight. The Fusion Dance Company’s spring show “Front Cover” captured the lure of being front and center this weekend in Ryan Family Auditorium. The Fusion “flashiness” showcased a fierce handpicked choreography and song choice to display the allure of fame in a world of tabloids and...

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Continuing its defensive prowess at home, Northwestern swept Michigan and seized the top spot in the Big Ten standings during its Friday and Saturday series. With the sweep, the Wildcats (22-8, 8-1 Big Ten) extended their home winning streak to 33 consecutive games at the “J”, dating back to April 3, 2022. Heading into Saturday...

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Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss decreed April 6, 2024 as Evanston’s official “Mee-Ow Show Day” on Saturday, honoring the longest running college improv and sketch comedy show in America. “Join the observance of the day with appropriate mirth to honor people, the rights and duties of heartfelt spontaneous comedy in the practice of good citizenship,” Biss...

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The Cook County primaries saw close races and turnout as low as 17.95%. Now that all the votes have been counted, here’s a rundown of the results of the key races and how Evanston residents voted.  Cook County State’s Attorney race Former Illinois Appellate Court Judge Eileen O’Neill Burke beat former prosecutor Clayton Harris III...

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Following a defeat in Urbana the weekend prior, Northwestern took on No. 30 Wisconsin at home and Minnesota on the road. Friday afternoon’s matchup against the Badgers came down to the wire on Combe Tennis Center’s court two. Ultimately, Wisconsin (16-2, 7-0 Big Ten) edged the ’Cats (14-6, 5-2 Big Ten) 4-3. In a similar...

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Local skater Adam Eichorn turned toward two police cars guarding the entrance to the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Evanston’s new skate park, took out his phone and snapped a picture. He laughed to himself, eyes crinkling behind sunglasses and a white trucker hat. “That’s a great picture,” Eichorn said. Many of the older skaters have stories...

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Email: jahariaknowles2025@u.northwestern.edu X: @jahariia Related Stories: — Letter from the Editor: Welcome to Games! — News Quiz: March Madness, WAVE’s ‘Birthday Candles,’ NU acceptance rate, Studio 22 alum speaker — News Quiz: Renovations, Defensive Player of the Year, Downtown Evanston

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A total solar eclipse will pass across North America Monday. It has captured nationwide attention as it is the only total solar eclipse until 2044. Weather permitting, Evanston residents will be able to observe the moon blocking sunlight as it passes between the sun and Earth. The eclipse will begin at 12:51 p.m. and end...

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