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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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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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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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I think I’ve officially given up on the idea of ever getting enough sleep in this lifetime. Five classes, two jobs, a handful of side quests and graduate school applications have all caught up to me. Hey, you know what they say: Never ask a student how things are going in January. Somewhere between drafting...

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Content warning: This story contains mentions of gun violence and death.  Pink Poster Club, an Evanston-based activist group, organized an emergency vigil and protest Wednesday evening at Fountain Square in response to the fatal shooting of a woman by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis that morning. Videos of the shooting verified by Minnesota Public Radio...

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When he was 18, La Cocinita co-owner Benoit Angulo left his home country, shortly after former President of Venezuela Hugo Chavez’s first election under the banner of what Angulo called “a 21st-century socialist revolution.” Born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela’s capital, Angulo had already lived through two coups.  With a pilot father and relatives in...

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To launch the search for Northwestern’s 18th president, the University formed a committee to recruit and interview candidates. Chair of NU’s Board of Trustees Peter Barris announced the search committee in a statement Dec. 17. Trustee Steve Cahillane (Weinberg ’87) will chair the committee. The other members were selected from a pool of candidates nominated...

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Following the shooting and killing of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, Evanston and Chicago activists and residents gathered in Evanston’s Fountain Square to urge continued resistance against increased presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in cities across the United States. Email: yanajohnson2028@u.northwestern.edu  Related Stories — U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky backs Daniel Biss as congressional...

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In Today’s Crossword: 6 Across, 5 Letters: Netflix original show “_____ in Paris”

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The Climate Action and Resilience Plan Implementation Task Force discussed releasing a progress report and welcomed a new member at a Wednesday night meeting at Lorraine H. Morton City Hall. Members expressed a desire to present a 2025 CARP progress report, which will outline the task force’s achievements and areas of improvement, to City Council...

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SESP Well-Being hosted a screening and discussion of the documentary “Fungi: Web of Life” in Annenberg Hall on Wednesday night. Associate Dean for Well-Being and SESP Prof. Claudia Haase spoke with SESP Prof. Carrie Tzou (SESP Ph.D. ’08) after the film. They responded to questions from audience members about the prominence of fungi in nature...

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Molecular biosciences Prof. Heather Pinkett has been the only Black faculty member in her department for the past 12 years. After studying biochemistry at Connecticut College, Pinkett developed a passion for research and collaborative, team-based science. She went on to work at the National Institutes of Health, specifically the National Human Genome Research Institute, contributing...

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This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available. Last updated Jan. 7 at 11:49 p.m. The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board of Education will reconsider beginning the process to close Kingsley Elementary School after the 2025-26 school year at a special board meeting on Jan. 9, Board President Patricia...

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