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This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available. Last updated Nov. 26 at 3:04 p.m.  The White House is nearing a deal with Northwestern that would restore “hundreds of millions” of the University’s frozen funds, close a federal antisemitism investigation and require NU to pay the federal government $75...

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On Nov. 13, U.S. District Judge Mary Rowland allowed two of three claims to proceed in a lawsuit accusing Northwestern of concealing internal disputes with former Feinberg Prof. Teepu Siddique, while soliciting millions in research funding for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis from the non-profit Neurodegenerative Disease Research.  NDR sued NU in March on counts of fraudulent...

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The Undergraduate International Student Advancement Council launched this quarter as a new international student hub at Northwestern. The student-led organization was developed in partnership with the Buffett Institute for Global Affairs and the Office of International Student and Scholar Services to provide international students a space for bonding, mentorship and representation, according to Weinberg junior...

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In August of 2024, I said goodbye — through tears — to a group of incredible summer camp staff friends I made over the past three summers who live overseas. “Don’t worry,” I told them. “I’ll come visit when I study abroad in my third year of uni.” I wasn’t quite sure if I believed...

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Students performed “Shrek the Musical” in Norris University Center’s Louis Room on Friday and Saturday, in a production designed for the Evanston community, specifically children. Based on the film “Shrek,” the musical tells the story of an outcast ogre who rescues a princess and falls in love. Ostracized by Lord Farquaad’s policies, Shrek and the...

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While the chefs in the family are aiming to make the most delicious food, the rest of us are aiming to be the best-dressed at the dinner table. The decision between looking cute for the family photo or feeling comfortable enough to eat to your heart’s desire weighs on my mind every Thanksgiving.  If your...

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During a busy week of competition, Northwestern swimming and diving rewrote the history books at the Texas Hall of Fame Invitational and the Ohio State Fall Invitational from Tuesday through Friday. At the Texas invite, the swimmers faced an eight-team field, including four opponents with ranked men’s and women’s teams.  On the men’s swimming side,...

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City Council unanimously approved its $404,012,869 budget for fiscal year 2026 on Monday, ahead of the start of Cook County’s fiscal year on Dec. 1. The budget includes a $6.5 million increase in property taxes to support public safety pensions, a new Parks and Recreation Fund and the city’s Human Services Fund. The council passed...

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A $29 million donation from Northwestern trustee Kimberly K. Querrey will enable the launch of a new institute “to catalyze the translation” of academic research into practical medical tools, the University announced Monday.  The Querrey-Simpson Institute for Translational Engineering for Advanced Medical Systems will help fast-track University research through clinical testing processes for new technologies,...

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Fifth Ward resident Joe Dugan remembers when U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) first took office. While he has supported her as a politician, he believes that it is finally time for her to step aside. “I’ve cooked for her,” Dugan said. “She’s a nice woman, and she’s very knowledgeable, and I agree with 80% of...

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As Lake Michigan turns from vibrant blue to harsh winter gray and cold winds signal the start of winter, Evanston can begin to feel a little arctic. Fortunately, there is no shortage of heartwarming events throughout the season, from art and music to shopping and the holiday ‘L.’ Flapjacks and Flannels on Saturday, Dec. 6 ...

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DURHAM, N.C. —  Maddie Zimmer crouched down to the turf, eyeing the ball speeding toward her. In a seamless motion, she dropped her stick and stopped the ball in its tracks, just as she had done thousands of times before.  Junior defender Ilse Tromp stepped up and fired a strike into the back of the...

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DURHAM, N.C. — Chowing down on pizza with a Diet Coke in hand, Athletic Director Mark Jackson basked in the reality of another national championship trophy arriving in Evanston as the Sunday sun set on Duke’s Jack Katz Stadium.  After the dust settled from Northwestern’s 2-1 double-overtime victory over Princeton, the relative newcomer — who...

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After three tumultuous years, President Michael Schill would be “stepping down,” we learned in early September. Interim President Henry Bienen, previously NU president from 1995 to 2009, left retirement to take the helm. Colleagues voiced guarded optimism. Bienen, 86, had a reputation for some of the better qualities known as “old school.” The “Bienen School...

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CHICAGO — After jumping out to a 10-0 lead 15 minutes into its game against Minnesota on Saturday, Northwestern found itself in a precarious situation at halftime. The Wildcats’ (6-5, 4-4 Big Ten) two-possession lead suddenly turned into an eight-point deficit after a tide-turning second quarter saw the Golden Gophers (6-5, 4-4 Big Ten) drop...

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DURHAM, N.C. —  Death. Taxes. Ilse Tromp on penalty corners. The junior defender had already earned herself a reputation for lethal scoring from the top of the arc entering the NCAA Tournament, with all 13 of her goals on the season coming off corner situations. But what Tromp pulled off over Final Four weekend in...

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This review contains spoilers. Not too long into “Wicked: For Good,” a young Glinda (Ariana Grande) is showered in applause by her sycophantic friends. In her picturesque bedroom, Glinda stands in front of them awkwardly waving a wand. A rainbow has just appeared through her window which her friends attribute to her goodness and charm,...

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Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This is a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around the community. You can contact the photo editor by emailing photo@dailynorthwestern.com. For the second straight season, No. 2 Northwestern has won the national championship, defeating No. 3...

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In the first half of Northwestern’s game versus Cleveland State, sophomore guard Claire Keswick made her first basket and 3-pointer as a Wildcat. Then, Keswick decided to hit five more from deep, finishing the game with 18 points and shooting 43% from behind the arc, helping the Wildcats (5-0, 0-0 Big Ten) hold off the...

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Northwestern’s season has undoubtedly been about ups and downs.  From suffering a crushing defeat to Group of Five power Tulane, to coming out of Beaver Stadium with a win, to suffering a three-game losing streak, the Wildcats’ (6-5, 4-4 Big Ten) postseason chances have never been certain.  Down by 15 in the third quarter against...

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