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In Today’s Crossword, 5-down, 4 letters: “____ of the above,” a dreaded multiple choice option

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Northwestern’s Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center’s production of “The Harvest,” directed by Jonathan Berry (MFA ’07), closed out its run Sunday afternoon following four performances throughout the weekend.  The production featured five graduate students in NU’s MFA acting program, alongside rising Communication junior Sarah Bock and Communication Prof. Shawn Douglass. Set in an Evangelical church basement...

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Many fans hopped on the Steve Lacy bandwagon following the alternative R&B and pop artist’s 2022 album “Gemini Rights.” Others have followed him since the start — namely, from his debut on R&B band The Internet’s 2015 album “Ego Death,” which was nominated for a Grammy while Lacy was still in high school.  Naturally, fans...

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Over the past year, Evanston residents have raised concerns about Northwestern-owned houses in their neighborhoods that they claim have remained vacant for decades and deteriorated over time.  The University owns at least seven houses in Evanston, including properties at 1915 Orrington Ave., 624 Noyes St., 626 Colfax St. and 629, 619, 622 and 624 Haven...

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Northwestern has contributed several comments opposing proposed changes to rules on federal research grants, joining an extensive list of nearly half a million submissions from universities and research institutions. In May, the Office of Management and Budget announced changes to the federal government’s guidance for financing research, including but not limited to, giving political appointees...

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Thursday’s annual Bright Horizons Garden Party looked a little different from previous years, but the event still brought community members together for an evening of gardening, nurturing and connecting. As smoke from wildfires burning in central and southern Canada filled the city’s air, the party maintained its spirit despite moving largely indoors.   Bright Horizons’ Daycare...

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After a successful, sold-out run at the Raven Theatre, “Octet” — the theater’s first musical — moved to the Goodman Theatre. In an extended run, the a cappella musical featuring two Northwestern alumni will show from July 15 through Aug. 2, with a film adaptation by Lin-Manuel Miranda in the works. The show, written and...

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I’m retiring from “Love Island USA.” No, not as a contestant — as a viewer. This season took over my social media algorithms, tested my patience and consumed my thoughts. After six weeks and more than 30 hours of television, the Season 8 finale aired on Sunday, and I was happy to say goodbye.   Being...

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Evanston residents awoke to a gray haze as smoke from Canadian wildfires engulfed parts of the Midwest, including the city. The National Weather Service issued an air quality alert on Thursday morning that will remain in effect until midnight, according to a weather alert released by the city around 9:30 a.m. According to the city’s...

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The Evanston Public Library Board of Trustees swore in three new members during its Wednesday night meeting amid confusion over board positions as outgoing members vowed to remain on the board until City Council fills its remaining vacant seats. Following a series of resignations and term expirations, the nine-person board had just two members from...

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Before pursuing a career spent chasing down sources, filing stories on deadline and strictly reporting the facts, some professional journalists dreamed of a different path. “I wanted to be a novelist long before I wanted to be a journalist,” said Anne Midgette, former chief classical music critic for the Washington Post.   After graduating from Yale...

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The Roycemore School will suspend operations, cancelling its planned 2026-27 school year due to low enrollment, the private school’s board of trustees announced in an email to community members Wednesday morning. The 111-year-old institution’s prolonged financial crisis sparked fundraising efforts to cover remaining salary commitments for the 2025-26 school year and secure the school’s future....

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A sprawling southern live oak tree on South Carolina’s Johns Island holds deep significance for the Lowcountry’s Gullah Geechee population, descendants of enslaved people from West and Central Africa. Jessica Marcy’s 2022 documentary short film “A Tree Story: Gullah/Geechee Roots and Resilience” revolves around the tree, known locally as Angel Oak, highlighting the community’s preservation...

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Graduate student goalkeeper Jenika Cuocco stood tall between the pipes. It was the fourth quarter of the NCAA Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship at Martin Stadium in May, and Northwestern trailed North Carolina 11-9.  It was Cuocco and her defense that shut down their opponent, allowing zero goals in the game’s final 15 minutes as...

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This review contains spoilers.  “Little House on the Prairie” was painful to watch. The eight episode series, which was released on Netflix July 9, is the second adaptation of the books which follow the Ingalls family as they move out west to a Kansas town called Independence. The show is based on the series of...

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This review contains spoilers. Sitting in a mostly empty theater, I embarked on the all-too-familiar journey with Moana across the sea to deliver the heart of Te Fiti to its eponymous island.  Since “Moana’s” 2016 release, the tale of the Polynesian princess and storied demigod has captured the hearts and minds of children. But Disney’s...

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This story is developing and will be updated as more information becomes available. Last updated July 15 at 5:00 a.m. Medill Prof. Steven Thrasher filed a lawsuit against Northwestern on Monday, over a year after the University denied him tenure and just weeks before his employment is scheduled to be terminated completely. The lawsuit alleges...

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Beyond approving a 30-unit housing development on Emerson Street, City Council appointed three new members to the Evanston Public Library Board of Trustees and adopted an ordinance to reduce the speed limit near the new Foster School during its Monday night meeting.  During public comment, some residents criticized Evanston for a Free Palestine’s presence at...

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AMC Evanston 12 will temporarily close from Monday until early 2027 for renovations, the company announced in a Tuesday news release. The theater will downsize by five screens as developers look to construct a mixed-use high-rise on the property. The renovation will also upgrade each auditorium with “spacious recliner seating designed to provide guests with...

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English model, actress and singer-songwriter Suki Waterhouse has graced the cover of British Vogue, and this year marked her fourth appearance on the red carpet at the Met Gala. Though her fashion taste is clearly leagues ahead of mine, I bet Waterhouse wore rose-colored glasses while writing her latest album “Loveland,” released Friday.  The album...

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