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Families clustered around tables covered in paint and wood frames in Evanston Public Library’s third-floor Innovation Station on Sunday afternoon for an event in which they crafted nichos — miniature shadow boxes traditionally placed on altars during Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. The class invited people of all ages to celebrate...

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As leaves transform into autumn-ready colors, Thanksgiving slowly approaches and pies of a wide variety begin to bake, there are several events in Evanston to commence the holiday season. With most events free of charge, take advantage of finding and connecting with community members during the start of the chilly season.  Creativity and Meditation: For...

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Northwestern was always going to have its hands full when it took on No. 17 Indiana at Martin Stadium Friday night. But the Wildcats (7-5-3, 2-4-2 Big Ten) held their own throughout the first half, and in the 59th minute, they broke the stalemate.  Following a corner kick, senior forward Alejandro Martinez Santamaria received a...

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As autumn fully settles, and the trees just outside of my window exhale the last of their green, I find myself drifting towards the nostalgic haze of Angelo Badalamenti’s “Twin Peaks” compositions. It’s akin to a seasonal migration of sound: I wake to a slow, spectral hum, and I can practically feel the Washington fog...

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About 250 community members gathered Saturday afternoon for a vigil at the Dr. Jorge and Luz Maria Prieto Community Center, protesting increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Border Patrol activity in Evanston.  The event took place just steps from the intersection of Asbury Avenue and Oakton Street, where the Evanston Police Department reported ICE...

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Whether it was grabbing spicy chips at La Michoacana in Chicago, singing at her family’s church or turning her kitchen into a “‘Cake Boss’ showdown,” Britney Perez had a way of turning ordinary moments into joyful memories.  “Always find the joy in little things” was one of many mantras she lived by, according to her...

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Latinos en Evanston North Shore hosted its fifth annual Día de los Muertos celebration at Evanston Public Library’s Robert Crown branch Saturday, inviting community members to honor deceased loved ones. A month of work went into organizing the celebration, from coordinating with community volunteers to the construction of the ofrenda, which took place the day...

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Dozens of students gathered at The Rock for food, drinks, Latin music and a candle-lit ofrenda at a Día de los Muertos celebration Sunday afternoon hosted by Mariachi Northwestern. Saturday night, students painted The Rock with a festive calavera, or skull, to commemorate the cultural celebration. Performers stood in front of a growing crowd as...

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After reading about a bird collision that killed nearly 1,000 birds at Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center two years ago, local artist Holly Greenberg felt inspired.  Following a recent move to Evanston, Greenberg opened up a studio last month and set out to bring 10,863 birds back to life through her art. Greenberg is crafting...

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After weeks of heightened federal immigration enforcement in the greater Chicago area, the Illinois General Assembly approved House Bill 1312 on Oct. 31, strengthening immigration enforcement protections. Notably, the bill creates the Illinois Bivens Act, which allows individuals to sue over civil immigration enforcement actions that violate state or federal constitutional rights. Defendants may be...

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In the wake of federal immigration enforcement activity in Evanston on Halloween, local politicians have condemned the agencies involved — the latest clash in a growing dispute between the federal administration and Illinois Democrats.  The Department of Homeland Security made at least eight arrests across Evanston and Skokie on Friday, including both protesting citizens and...

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No. 8 Northwestern rounded out the podium at the Big Ten Championship in East Lansing, Michigan on Friday. The Wildcats’ combined 96 points was bested only by No. 12 Penn State (78 points) and No. 4 Oregon (18 points), achieving their best team result at the conference meet since 1986.  Three ’Cats ran their way...

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Ashley Sessa gave Michigan State quite the fright this Halloween.  The junior forward scored four of No. 2 Northwestern’s goals in its 5-0 defeat of the Spartans (5-13, 1-7 Big Ten) Friday. On the defensive end, the Wildcats (16-1, 8-0 Big Ten) didn’t allow a shot attempt until the fourth quarter. This was NU’s 14th...

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“Outta Here,” an exhibition featuring sculptures made from materials found in nature, held its opening reception at the Evanston Art Center Sunday. The show is paired with the painting series “A Tragedy of Religious Fanaticism,” which tells the story of persecution in Iran.  Vivian Visser’s “Outta Here” and Maryam Safajoo’s “A Tragedy of Religious Fanaticism”...

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From listening to music while planting fresh leafy greens, to engaging with guest speakers about pollinator-plant interactions, Wild Roots, Northwestern’s on-campus student-run garden, encourages students to delve into sustainable food practices. The Wild Roots Garden, located on the south lawn of Norris University Center, was founded in 2009 as a collaboration between the One Book...

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Four members of the Northwestern men’s tennis team competed at the Big Ten Individual Championships in Madison, Wisconsin over the weekend. In doubles, sophomore transfer Dylan Charlap and sophomore Vincent Yang saw success, reaching the quarterfinals after defeating Sam Scherer and Benjamin Pomeranets of Indiana 6-3. In the subsequent round, they fell to Matthew Fullerton...

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No. 9 Michigan State gave Northwestern a reality check Sunday, overwhelming the Wildcats (9-4-7, 4-2-5 Big Ten) in every department to snap their five-match unbeaten run and advance to the Big Ten Tournament semifinals with a 1-0 win.  The Spartans (11-3-5, 7-1-3 Big Ten) out-shot NU 18-1 on the day, suffocating the ’Cats as they...

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The Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom was inundated with plaid this weekend as PinkPantheress came to Chicago for two sold-out nights as part of her “An Evening With… PinkPantheress” tour.  In the Uptown venue, fans rocked plaid clothing, the singer changed outfits from plaid to more plaid and plaid visuals graced the background screen — all...

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After only two conference wins last season, Northwestern opened its season with a commanding 82-49 exhibition win against Division II Lewis. Senior forward Grace Sullivan led all scorers with 23 points, dominating in the post on both ends of the floor. Sophomore forward Tayla Thomas complemented Sullivan in the frontcourt to punishing effect, finishing with...

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