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Rutgers University history Prof. Julia Stephens spoke about her new book, “Worldly Afterlives: Tracing Family Trails Between India and Empire,” in a speaker event hosted by the South Asia Research Forum in Harris Hall on Thursday evening.  Stephens presented insights from her research to an audience of over 15 people.  She discussed the family histories...

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I was in Cali, Colombia — a city less than 500 miles from the border between Venezuela and Colombia — when reports of explosions in Caracas, Venezuela began circulating. By the time I had made it back to the United States, so had Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro — in handcuffs, and on the way to...

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Northwestern is turning to its student artists this winter to bring some purple pride to Ryan Field. The University announced a student mural contest for “big, bold and playful” artwork featuring NU purple as a stop for fans to take photos at the new football stadium, according to a Tuesday news release.  The mural will...

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This review contains spoilers. Director and co-writer Chloé Zhao’s “Hamnet” gave life to a story from the Renaissance era and broke hearts in the modern era.  The film, released on Nov. 26, stars Paul Mescal as William Shakespeare and Jessie Buckley as his wife, Agnes, historically referred to as Anne Hathaway. The film follows Shakespeare...

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The first week of January means the beginning of awards season. For the next three months, red carpets will be abuzz with interviews and paparazzi cameras. On Sunday, the 31st Critics Choice Awards kicked off one of the most exciting pop culture periods of the year.  The Critics Choice Awards are presented by the Critics...

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The 31st Critics Choice Awards red carpet saw everything from trite tuxedos to the exploration of unique shapes, colors and patterns. Celebrities took to the red — really black — carpet, and donned stunning pieces, but others seemed to simply play it safe with their fashion choices. The most memorable look of the night comes...

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Senior forward Grace Sullivan couldn’t work her usual magic Thursday night as Northwestern fell 79-47 to Minnesota.  Going into the evening road game against the Golden Gophers (11-4, 2-2 Big Ten), the Wildcats (6-10, 0-5 Big Ten) had looked to Sullivan for answers throughout an otherwise lackluster season. The senior forward was averaging 23.4 points...

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This review contains spoilers. The “Heated Rivalry” phenomenon that’s overtaken pop culture in the past month is a testament to the hunger for LGBTQ+ stories told without compromise. My friend sent me the trailer for the TV adaptation of Rachel Reid’s book “Heated Rivalry” a few days after it was posted on YouTube. She immediately...

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That's all going to bring more supply onto the grid, and that will help hold the line on our electrical bills.” The Illinois Power Agency, an ...

Will file “unique usage permit” request with city.

Senior forward Nick Martinelli has been crying out for defensive effort from his teammates for weeks. While his teammates started a daunting trip to No. 12 Michigan State firing on all cylinders, when the Wildcats (8-7, 0-4 Big Ten)  needed to stand tall the most, they (8-7, 0-4 Big Ten) lost control of the glass...

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CHICAGO – DePaul women's tennis heads 10 miles north to Evanston, Illinois, for the Northwestern Hidden Duals from January 9-11.

Incentivizes battery storage to bolster electric grid reliability.

Mr. Steve Curtis Moragne, Sr., 69, of South Bend, Indiana, died Friday, December 26, 2025, at his home.His life began in Evanston, Illinois, ...

SPRINGFIELD — Recalling parallels to aggressive federal immigration enforcement tactics in the Chicago region last fall, top Illinois Democrats called ...

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly seeks ouster of Homeland Security head after fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis.

Candidate says he had been “negotiating” with lobbying group seeking to get him off the ballot.

Progressive content creator Kat Abughazaleh, Mayor Daniel Biss and State Sen. Mike Simmons (D-Chicago), all Democratic primary candidates in Illinois' ...

Community members gathered for a protest and vigil in downtown Evanston’s Fountain Square on Wednesday after a Minnesota woman was shot and killed by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis. Evanston-based activist group Pink Poster Club organized the event. Progressive content creator Kat Abughazaleh, Mayor Daniel Biss and State Sen. Mike Simmons (D-Chicago), all Democratic primary...

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A dramatic view of the lake.