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About 16 miles from Northwestern University in Qatar, Iran’s retaliatory strikes on Feb. 28 hit the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base among other U.S. military bases across Gulf Arab states.   The strikes followed the U.S. and Israel’s joint-military operation that targeted several cities in Iran that day, The New York Times reported. Under the...

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As Mayor Daniel Biss eyes his potential departure to Washington, many Evanston residents are split on his tenure and setting expectations for his replacement. They also point to his response to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, housing policies and democratic processes as features of his mayoral term.  In March, Biss secured the Democratic nomination in the...

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Mientras el alcalde Daniel Biss espera su salida potencial, muchos residentes de Evanston están divididos por su legado y tienen expectativas para su reemplazo. Los residentes identificaron su reacción ante la llegada del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE), su política de vivienda y los procesos democráticos como características de su alcaldía.  En...

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Last month, Evanston’s Land Use Commission rejected a plan for Bent Park Homes, a townhome development on Central Street, citing concerns from residents and commissioners about lot crowding, the excessive footprint of attached garages and a lack of green space. Developers are now planning to proceed with a modified version of the townhome project in...

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No. 59 Northwestern split Big Ten matches against No. 17 Michigan and No. 75 Michigan State this weekend. The Wildcats (12-8, 5-4 Big Ten) started out strong with a win over the Spartans (10-10, 3-7 Big Ten) on Saturday, taking a contested doubles point. Freshman Margot Phanthala and sophomore Erica Jessel, currently ranked No. 42...

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As March Madness comes to a close, the madness is beginning for Northwestern. Three transfers left the Wildcats in the span of two hours Monday, leaving just four players set to return next season. The day started with junior guard Jordan Clayton, a three-year Wildcat, departing the program, according to Sam Kayser of League Ready....

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Throughout this season, Northwestern, now ranked No. 4, has looked for improved cohesion from its attack unit that features a myriad of newcomers. In two of their three losses, the Wildcats (9-3, 3-1 Big Ten) have scored single-digit goals. Even in Saturday’s win over USC, NU scored 11 goals, five less than its per-game average,...

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After splitting its first two games against Michigan on Friday and Saturday, Northwestern positioned itself well to claim a fourth straight series win versus the Wolverines (24-14, 4-8 Big Ten) — a feat not yet achieved by a Big Ten foe against the Wolverines in program history. Despite NU’s recent regular-season success against Michigan, the...

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About 100 Evanston Township High School students walked out of class to protest the war in Iran on March 27, marking the latest student-led protest at ETHS to oppose the Trump administration. ETHS senior and Student Union President Eva Hansen said the student government has been “feeling very frustrated” with Trump’s policies, and that opposing...

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The Evanston History Center is showcasing a new exhibit titled “Unveiling Evanston Women Artists” that focuses on the history of female-created art in the city.  Inspired by Evanston artist Blanche Gildin, who died in 2024 at the age of 95, the exhibit will run through April 12 and costs $10 for admission for non-members.  ...

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Este artículo ha sido traducido por Teresa Ayala Leon. Aquí está el artículo original en inglés.  El domingo, la estudiante de tercer año de McCormick, Kate Manion, celebró su primera Pascua lejos de su familia.  Aunque inicialmente se sintió triste, Manion, quien es miembro de la Asociación de Estudiantes Católicos, encontró otra red de apoyo:...

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A build-your-own pho bar has replaced the salad bar at the Market at Norris University Center.  Described as a “popup” on Northwestern Dining’s Instagram page, the pho bar opened Friday. Prices start at $8.99, according to signs posted near the Market.   Customers can choose from between beef and vegan broth as well as several protein...

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Backed by technicolor lights and the sound of classics like “Pump It” by the Black Eyed Peas, community members packed into a large tent on Norris University Center’s Cohen Lawn on Friday night, jumping shoulder to shoulder to kick off the annual Northwestern University Dance Marathon.  Less than an hour into the event, stormy conditions...

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On Sunday, McCormick junior Kate Manion celebrated her first Easter away from her family.  Although she said she was initially upset, Manion, a Catholic Students Association member, found another support system: her “Sheil family,” referencing her friends at Northwestern’s Sheil Catholic Center. For Manion and other Northwestern students, Easter Sunday marked the end of Holy...

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Six years ago, Evanston tied its landmark municipal reparations program to a novel revenue source: a tax on recreational cannabis. However, the promised revenue has failed to materialize. In 2019, Evanston passed a 3% tax on cannabis sales, with the first $10 million in revenue earmarked for reparations to the city’s Black community for decades...

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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. Northwestern’s 52nd annual Dance Marathon, invited students to dance the night away on Friday and raise...

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The Daily Northwestern tours Schapiro Hall. Hear resident perspectives and learn about the dorm’s location and amenities. This video is part of The Daily’s Dorm Digest series covering each dorm’s offerings. Email: e.russell@dailynorthwestern.com

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WAVE Productions’ Directors’ Festival, known as D-Fest, took place in Shanley Pavilion on Friday and Saturday. Featuring three short plays in about 100 minutes, the annual festival gave three first-time directors a chance to show off their talent. Communication first-year Talia Lawit and Communication sophomores Mengzhen Markland and Shahmeer Mirza all made their directorial debut,...

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