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Students from elementary and middle schools in Evanston brought their handmade creations to sell and showcase at the Youth Handmade Holiday Marketplace on Saturday.  Organized by the Art Makers Outpost — an art-focused maker space located at an art studio on 609 South Blvd. — youth vendors became entrepreneurs, selling jewelry, crocheted animals, still life...

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Sophomore forward Ashley Sessa sent an attacking penalty corner into the circle just over two minutes into overtime Sunday as No. 2 Northwestern stood deadlocked with Virginia 2-2. Senior midfielder Maddie Zimmer corralled the ball with a stick-stop before graduate student midfielder Lauren Wadas took control and fired a hit that found the back of...

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How did The Daily break its In Focus story on dining workers? What went wrong during Northwestern football’s loss to Ohio State? The Daily answers these questions and recaps other top stories from the last week. BAYLEE KRULEWITZ: Compass Group has transferred some Northwestern dining workers accused of harassment and abuse — and the misconduct...

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A championship-caliber clash played out Sunday on Lakeside Field, with No. 2 Northwestern and unseeded Virginia battling for a coveted NCAA tournament semifinal berth.  Two battle-tested teams from the nation’s premier conferences exchanged blows like prized fighters. Neither group would gift wrap a win for its opponent with a fatal error — someone had to...

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With just over a minute left in regulation, Northwestern trailed Eastern Illinois by a point. Graduate student guard Jalen Leach held the ball just past half-court as time dwindled down. Leach took a few dribbles toward the top of the arc and fired off a shot, draining a three-pointer.  Welsh-Ryan Arena erupted.  Clutch moments from...

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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. With spirits high for Homecoming and reunion weekend, Northwestern suited up for an 11 a.m. bout...

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When Medill freshman Yamandú Capalbo enrolled in his first psychology class for Fall Quarter 2024, he wasn’t expecting to be a test subject in research labs.  However, he learned that if he opted out, he would have to pursue what many students have described as less accessible alternatives or receive an “incomplete” for the class...

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Students, alumni and relatives of the late Garry Marshall gathered around display cases showcasing items ranging from a baseball glove to hand-drawn storyboards on Thursday. Each piece tells the story of Marshall’s life and acclaimed career as a film director and screenwriter.  The public reception was held at the University Library, where parts of the...

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WAVE Productions’ “Bonnie & Clyde” took audience members at Shanley Pavilion for a wild ride through the 1930s South during its two-day run Friday and Saturday. Communication sophomore and director Alex Lopez said “Bonnie & Clyde” has been his favorite musical since he began listening to musical theater. “I’m drawn to it because of its...

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Northwestern dropped matches against No. 11 Oregon and Washington this weekend. The Wildcats (5-19, 3-13 Big Ten) started their West Coast road trip taking a set from the ranked Ducks (19-16, 11-5 Big Ten) but ultimately losing in Eugene, Oregon. In the first set, Oregon took the reins at 3-2 and never looked back, boosted...

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Redshirt freshman 125-pounder Dedrick Navarro’s gutsy decision win over No. 27 Blake West set the tone for Northwestern’s statement 29-8 victory over Northern Illinois Saturday.  NU entered its dual season opener with a point to prove, having lost to Northern Illinois 18-17 to start last year.  “After dropping a match to them that stung for...

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Central Street kicked off the holiday festivities with its fourth annual Holiday Stroll Saturday. The daylong event was designed to support small businesses, encourage shopping and give members of the community a chance to enjoy the holiday spirit, Central Street community director Angela Shaffer said. Twenty-eight businesses participated in the stroll, offering a variety of...

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Senior Ava Earl finished in eighth place, graduate student Chloe Wellings finished in ninth and Northwestern cross country claimed its third straight top-three finish at the NCAA Midwest Regional Friday. Earl ran a team-best 20:03.7, while Wellings finished half a second behind her, running a personal-best 20:04.3. Redshirt first-year Ava Criniti blazed a 20:30.5, finishing...

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Three alumni were honored with the 2024 Northwestern Alumni Medal Friday afternoon during Homecoming and Reunion weekend. Willard S. Evans Jr. (McCormick ’77 and Kellogg ’81) Renetta McCann (Communication ’78, SESP ’12), and William Osborn (Weinberg ’69, Kellogg ’73) participated in a panel moderated by University President Michael Schill where they received their award. The...

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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 women’s basketball (1-2, 0-0 Big Ten) defeated Utah (2-1, 0-0 Big 12) in a tight...

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In a room of stacked books, author Gioia Diliberto sat down with $7.95 sandwiches and bottled wine at The Book Cellar to talk about her new book “Firebrands: The Untold Story of Four Women Who Made and Unmade Prohibition.” Published on Oct. 30, “Firebrands” tells the story of four Jazz Age dynamos who were on...

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The South Asian Students Alliance hosted comedian Nimesh Patel as its fall keynote speaker at Alice Millar Chapel Friday evening, attracting around 300 attendees. Patel, known for his stand-up comedy, made history in 2017 as the first Indian American writer on Saturday Night Live, writing for the show’s “Weekend Update” segment. Now, he has amassed...

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Months of hype — including an erroneous rumor that it would feature a bar — preceded Taco Bell’s return to downtown Evanston on Friday, but Weinberg senior Will Yuen and Feinberg graduate student Shanti Gallivan just came to chow down on some Mexican-inspired grub. They left no crumbs. “We got to come down just to...

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CHICAGO — Northwestern had all the momentum. Its opening drive was everything coach David Braun could have hoped for. Redshirt sophomore quarterback Jack Lausch completed 3-of-4 passes for 37 yards. Graduate student running back Cam Porter churned the Ohio State front for 19 yards on the ground. The Wildcats were lined up in the red...

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