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Former Ald. Jane Grover (7th) announced her mayoral campaign on Friday, joining a growing list of candidates vying to replace outgoing Mayor Daniel Biss in next year’s special election. Grover represented Evanston’s 7th Ward on City Council from 2009 to 2015, until she resigned to lead public engagement at the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning,...

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All are welcome aboard at Northwestern, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. Still, it can be intimidating to enter a new environment without knowing where the safe stations are. NU boasts a wide range of resources for the LGBTQ+ community. Keep reading for a map to guide you through these organizations.  Gender and Sexuality...

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Scholars and community members gathered to explore author and Smith College Prof. Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor’s new memoir, “Something We Said: Richard Pryor, a Notorious Word, and Me,” on Friday evening. Friday’s event was hosted by Evanston bookstore Zora’s Place and presented by Shorefront Legacy Center, an organization dedicated to preserving and collecting Black history from...

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Last September, I found myself sitting in my dorm room, completely alone. My parents had just dropped me off, and after I had my mandatory cry session and hung up dozens of Command strips, I was patiently waiting for the girl I had met on Instagram to return to our dorm room, silently praying that...

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Coach Tim Nollan knows Northwestern’s biggest struggle last season was blocking. The Wildcats’ 2025 run showed signs of promise. The team notched an additional 12 wins from its prior season, but it trailed all but one Big Ten team — Ohio State — in blocks per set. In a preseason interview, Nollan told The Daily that the...

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Like many of Jungle’s newer fans, I fell in love with the electronic dance group after seeing the viral music video for “Back On 74,” a song off the band’s 2023 album “Volcano.” The one-take video features captivating, synchronized choreography, fluid camera movements and gorgeous costume design. Put simply, my introduction to Jungle was extremely...

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Northwestern students have an abundance of ways to become politically involved this school year, with student groups and November midterm elections.  Students across the aisle can find communities on campus, from the NU College Democrats to the NU College Republicans.  NU Political Union, a nonpartisan student forum, and BridgeNU, an organization that aims to encourage...

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With Fall Quarter’s quick approach, student activists are preparing for another year of advocacy across Northwestern.  Last year, efforts by student-led organizations included an ICE OUT! protest in January and a petition by NU Graduate Workers in May demanding the University acknowledge and apologize for its treatment of late Feinberg Prof. Jane Wu. This year...

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Northwestern fencing, which finished sixth at the NCAA Championships in March, will aim to defend its Central Collegiate Fencing Conference title in 2027. As a team, the No. 5 Wildcats finished the season 33-4, with losses to No. 2 Columbia, No. 3 Harvard and twice to No. 1 Notre Dame. NU defeated No. 6 UNC...

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Connections for the Homeless symbolically broke ground Wednesday on renovations to reopen Hilda’s Place as an overnight shelter in the basement of Lake Street Church. Across Evanston and northern Cook County, Connections provides short-term and permanent housing programs along with drop-in services and rental assistance to households facing eviction. The nonprofit does not currently offer...

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Northwestern has over 450 registered student organizations. From club sports to performance-based clubs, affinity groups to business-focused organizations, there is truly something for everyone! ’Cats on Campus is NU’s student organization directory. The platform features an event calendar showing when different club activities are happening every week. ’Cats on Campus can be accessed on its...

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Evanston’s local faves are faves for a reason. Colectivo Coffee, Mensch’s Deli, Frida’s — they’re all certainly Northwestern staples, especially popular among students. But Evanston is a big place, far bigger than the five to 10 blocks surrounding campus.  If you’re looking to get to know the city better and visit some great spots across...

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When people say they’re “going into the city” at Northwestern, they usually mean Chicago. But exploring the city of Evanston is equally worth your time. All ten of the city’s business districts are easily accessible to students by foot or by train, and each one boasts shops and restaurants that are perfect for a snack,...

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With nearly 100 identity-based student organizations on campus — ranging from performance groups and pre-professional organizations to faith and social communities — there’s a place for everyone at Northwestern.  Social and cultural Many identity-based organizations on campus provide spaces for students of various racial and ethnic identities to come together.  Some groups focus on individual...

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Northwestern wrestling will have a chance to rebuild with a promising young roster after a dismal 2026 season. The college wrestling season starts in early November with open tournaments, which give wrestlers a chance to hone their skills in low-stakes environments. The grind of the Big Ten dual season kicks off in early January with...

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Across from Norris University Center, on Arts Circle Drive, the Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts houses one of the nation’s premier drama programs.  Outside of NU department productions, which students of all majors may audition for, students can also get involved with one of the many on-campus student-run theater groups. Through the...

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Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Chief Financial Officer Eric Miller cautioned that the district “has been treating the symptoms of a structural deficit but has yet to address the underlying condition” during the District 65 Board of Education’s Monday night meeting. While presenting the district’s unaudited fiscal year 2026 financial results, Miller said additional school closures...

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The transition to college comes with a host of challenges that might leave you feeling under the weather, including living in a new place, sharing spaces, experiencing your first Evanston winter and stressing out during finals week. It is important for first-years to know where they can get support for their physical and mental health...

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The Uihlein family has committed to donating $35 million to Northwestern over the next three years to “support the continued growth and success of its football program,” the University announced Tuesday. The gift will support development, operations, recruiting and strategic investments, according to the statement. “(The Uihlein family’s) support will help us continue building a...

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One year ago, I stared at a mountain of clothes in my bedroom, stressing over what to pack for my first year of college. How many pairs of jeans were enough? Should I bring a blazer or leave it behind? Though it turned out fine in the end, there were some aspects of campus fashion...

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