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Weinberg junior Gauri Adarsh and Medill junior John Sisco were sworn in as co-presidents at the Associated Student Government’s Wednesday meeting.  Adarsh and Sisco won the presidency in the campus-wide election Feb. 14. Their term runs until Spring 2027.    ASG also swore in 10 new cabinet members, seven executive board members and a deputy speaker...

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The Evanston Public Library Board of Trustees voted to skip the search for an interim director during its Wednesday meeting.  Interim library director Heather Norborg indicated willingness to serve in the position for up to a year, according to a memo sent by Board President Tracy Fulce on Monday. This would extend the timeline for...

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Several Northwestern organizations held an open mic fundraiser Tuesday in University Hall for “One Foot In,” a novel by Northwestern Prison Education Program alumnus Michael Broadway.  Broadway, a member of NPEP’s first cohort of graduates in 2023, died at Stateville Correctional Center in June 2024, less than a year after his book was published. Broadway’s...

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Religious Studies Prof. Robert Orsi, who is also the Grace Craddock Nagle Chair in Catholic Studies, teaches classes on American religious history and American Catholicism after World War II.  He has also written several books, including “The Madonna of 115th Street,” which examines faith and community in New York City’s Italian Harlem, now East Harlem....

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The City-School Liaison Committee discussed summertime public safety and the Evanston/Skokie School District 65-City Working Group at its Wednesday meeting.  The meeting happens three times per year and strives to strengthen city-school partnerships and public safety in Evanston. During public comment, District 65 parents took advantage of the event’s collaborative nature to platform issues at...

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Residents clashed with city officials during a joint 1st and 7th Ward virtual meeting Wednesday evening over the Chicago Stars’ proposal to continue playing at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium through the 2027 season. Last month, the team abandoned its bid for a unique-use permit to play at Ryan Field due to substantial community...

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In Today’s Crossword: 8-Across, 3 letters: Snake’s slithering sound

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Many Northwestern students flock to coffee shops to study or relax — but how exactly do the city’s best-known spots stack up? The Daily evaluated nine local coffee shops on attributes including distance from campus, prices and drink variety. Most Evanston coffee shops are concentrated within a mile of NU’s campus. Of the nine The...

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The Daily Northwestern · Cats Corner: No. 2 lacrosse team shooting for a strong end to the season   WALLIS ROGIN: As one of Northwestern’s standout teams, the women’s lacrosse team continues to see success as the No. 2 team in the country. On this episode, Newsletter Editor Yoni Zacks breaks down the team’s key...

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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. Continuing their winning streak with an 18-6 victory, No. 2 Northwestern bested No. 22 Rutgers at...

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While all the attention Wednesday was on senior attacker Madison Taylor being selected first in the inaugural WLL College Draft, it was her supporting offensive cast that helped to dismantle No. 22 Rutgers’ defense and win 18-6.  It wasn’t like Taylor was absent against the Scarlet Knights (10-6, 4-3 Big Ten) — far from it,...

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Just minutes after the final whistle of an 18-6 victory against Rutgers on Wednesday, a roaring cheer erupted from the Northwestern huddle.  The players were cheering on senior attacker Madison Taylor, who had just been announced as the first pick in the history of the Women’s Lacrosse League College Draft. Taylor was picked by the...

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With Local Note jazz club expected to open in downtown Evanston within months, ʼCats will have more opportunities to hear live jazz music near campus.  This new arrival will join other restaurants and music venues that have been featuring local and popular artists for decades. The Daily has compiled a list of five places to...

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The Daily Northwestern · Joke Walk: How to survive the Great Chicago Fire   A rite of passage for every Chicago elementary schooler is the day they learn about the Great Chicago Fire.  In 1871, a fire broke out in a small barn, sparking a blaze that lasted for two days and killed between 200...

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Evanston Art Center’s annual teen exhibition is back.  Showing through April 22, the exhibit aims to highlight young artists, said Youth Fine Arts Coordinator & Marketing Manager Catie Bryant.   This themed teen exhibition has been hosted each year since its 2019 inception, said President and CEO Paula Danoff (Kellogg ’82). The board offers multiple opportunities...

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In the final regular season game at Martin Stadium, No. 2 Northwestern extended its win streak to seven games with an 18-6 trouncing of No. 22 Rutgers on Wednesday evening. The 12-point win marks the Wildcats’ (12-3, 6-1 Big Ten) largest margin of victory since their 17-3 win over Oregon. NU is now 8-1 in...

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Typically witty and “granola,” singer-songwriter Noah Kahan presents himself differently in the new documentary “Noah Kahan: Out of Body.”  Released on April 13, “Out of Body” reveals intimate moments of the “Stick Season” singer’s life, transporting viewers to his Vermont hometown. His humble beginnings diverge into key memories that influenced his gut-wrenching music themed around...

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Watching her daughter return to the fitting room with an armful of dresses, Chicago resident Simone Jackson shook her head, smiling.  “The blue one!” Jackson said. “Try on the blue one for me.”  Jackson said before she learned about the Dreams Delivered prom boutique, she worried she wouldn’t be able to afford a prom dress...

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Northwestern landed its second transfer Wednesday as former Mount St. Mary’s forward Luke McEldon announced his commitment via Instagram. The Wildcats lost their entire frontcourt this offseason to graduation or the transfer portal. McEldon and incoming 7-foot-3 freshman center Symon Ghai are the only two big men currently on coach Chris Collins’ roster. McEldon, who...

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One day after landing a transfer, Northwestern men’s basketball saw its final player with no determined fate enter the portal. Sophomore guard Max Green will leave the Wildcats after just one year with the program, he told Sam Keyser of LeagueRDY on Wednesday.  The Holy Cross transfer moves onto his third school in three years...

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