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Avdeeva, Sokhiev, CSO evoke winter memories with Chopin, Tchaikovsky

Daily Northwestern - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 22:51

Throughout their lyrical renditions of Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 1 on April 20, pianist Yulianna Avdeeva, conductor Tugan Sokhiev and Chicago Symphony Orchestra members cleverly contrasted their articulation styles to weave wistful winter memories. After Panufnik’s Heroic Overture — an unsettling fanfare that never left the listener feeling completely victorious...

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Indigenous playwright Larissa FastHorse talks representation, community engagement

Daily Northwestern - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 22:36

Award-winning Indigenous playwright and choreographer Larissa FastHorse spoke at Harris Hall Tuesday in a guest speaker event hosted by SESP Dean Bryan Brayboy and Communication Dean E. Patrick Johnson. Brayboy and Johnson explored FastHorse’s background in ballet — not writing — and her commitment to include her community in her work. “If I talk to...

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NU Student Affairs encourages gratitude with Kudoboard initiative

Daily Northwestern - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 22:22

Northwestern Student Affairs launched its Community Kudoboard this past January, working to connect and empower students and faculty in the community. The Kudoboard serves as an online platform where users can create virtual boards or post messages on these boards to recognize students and faculty. Daniella Feijoo, the assistant director of the Leadership Development and...

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Q&A: Evanston’s new transit coordinator Sarah FioRito talks road, Metra upgrades

Daily Northwestern - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 21:43

Sarah FioRito, Evanston’s new transportation and mobility coordinator, doesn’t own a car. Instead, she’s a frequent biker and wants to improve the city’s roads for cyclists. “The city of Evanston has a great foundation,” she said. “Now, we need to move as a country as a whole and beyond from having streets designed primarily with...

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Lefty’s Righteous Bagels to bring wood-fired Montreal-style bagels to Evanston

Daily Northwestern - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 21:36

On a trip to Montreal in 1994, Brad Nadborne tried what he called the best bagel he’d ever eaten. Baked in a wood-fired oven, Montreal-style bagels are unique for their crisp outside, chewy inside and distinct smoky flavor, Nadborne said. Now, he is set to bring this delicacy to Evanston by opening a bagel shop...

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Softball: Fueled by family, Bridget Donahey makes mark at Northwestern

Daily Northwestern - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 21:18

Under the relentless Phoenix sun, where the dry heat dances over the desert landscape and MLB Cactus League stadiums hum with excitement, the Donahey family has forged an unparalleled softball dynasty. After earning their degrees from the University of Iowa, Michael and Carolyn Donahey embarked on a new chapter, relocating from the Midwest’s heartland to...

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Men’s Basketball: What transfer guard Jalen Leach will bring to Northwestern

Daily Northwestern - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 20:42

Fairfield guard Jalen Leach announced his commitment to Northwestern Monday afternoon. The Nyack, New York, native had a breakout senior campaign in 2023-24, where he averaged 16.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.8 steals per game. He shot 48.8% from the field, 35.4% from three and 89.5% from the free throw line. Leach will...

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All about Northwestern’s seven Wrigley Field trips

Daily Northwestern - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 20:22

On Friday, Northwestern baseball is set to make its third-ever Wrigley Field appearance. This will be NU’s seventh appearance within the walls of the Friendly Confines. Previously, the Wildcats have played three football games, two baseball games and one lacrosse game at the field. NU has yet to win a football game at Wrigley Field,...

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Prof. Arionne Nettles’ book talk offers Black Chicagoans history, community

Daily Northwestern - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 19:48

Growing up as a Black American, it was easy to feel as though she did not “have a culture,” Medill Prof. Arionne Nettles told an audience Monday at Andersonville bookstore Women & Children First. In her debut book “We Are the Culture: Black Chicago’s Influence on Everything,” Nettles said, she embraced the culture she has...

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<b>Illinois</b> State Drop Walk-Off Decision at Northwestern, 7-6

Google News - Evanston - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 19:21
EVANSTON, Ill. – Illinois State baseball dropped a walk-off decision to Northwestern, 7-6, on Tuesday at Rocky and Berenice Miller Park in the ...

SJP, EJP and JVP demand NU divest from Israel - The Daily Northwestern

Google News - Evanston - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 18:07
Illinois Senate passes bill banning brominated vegetable oil, other food additives ... 1999 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL, 60201. Facebook · Instagram · X.

Near Chicago, <b>Illinois</b>, USA, Tuesday, Apr 23, 2024, at 04:52 pm (GMT - Volcano Discovery

Google News - Evanston - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 17:31
List of cities/places with most reports. Place, Distance from epicenter, Average reported Shaking Intensity, Nr. of reports. Evanston, Illinois, ...

No zoning delays for 5th Ward School

EvanstonNow - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 16:31
Latest revision said to fit within previously approved plans.

New Name, Mascot Needed For 5th Ward School Ahead Of Groundbreaking | <b>Evanston</b>, <b>IL</b> Patch

Google News - Evanston - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 14:41
New Name, Mascot Needed For 5th Ward School Ahead Of Groundbreaking - Evanston, IL - As District 65 finalizes plans to build a new $48.4 million ...

<b>Evanston</b> Township High School to restrict use of cell phones in classrooms - NBC Chicago

Google News - Evanston - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 14:00
... Illinois 2024 Chicago Today NFL Draft. Expand. 14 Weather Alerts · Evanston. Evanston Township High School says cell phones will no longer be allowed ...

Senior day victory caps season for <b>Illinois</b> men&#39;s tennis - The Daily Illini

Google News - Evanston - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 13:52
... Illinois shone and took down both of its opponents ... Illinois will battle No. 5 Nebraska in the tournament on April 25, in Evanston, Illinois.

Regina Lathrop Obituary (1959 - 2024) - San Francisco, CA - Legacy.com

Google News - Evanston - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 13:48
Regina was born in Evanston Illinois in 1959. She lived consecutively in Morton Grove, IL; in Mount Vernon, New York; and later in Novato ...

Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2024 - Livability

Google News - Evanston - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 11:49
Evanston, IL is among the Top 100 Best Places To Live in the U.S. · Evanston. Illinois. Livscore Score: 770. Region: Midwest. Population: 77,940. Med ...

Football: Quarterback Brendan Sullivan enters transfer portal

Daily Northwestern - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 11:07

Northwestern quarterback Brendan Sullivan has entered the transfer portal, he announced on X Tuesday. Sullivan, who was the presumed starter on the team’s spring ball roster, has two years of eligibility remaining. “I am truly grateful for my time here at Northwestern, and I’m excited for what God has in store for me next,” Sullivan...

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Calls From Home: Raye already a fixture in Northwestern lineup - Duluth News Tribune

Google News - Evanston - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 10:33
Northwestern's Emma Raye catches a pitch during a game against Michigan at Sharon J. Drysdale Field in Evanston, Illinois on Friday, April 5.

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