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For the last three years, my two best friends from home and I have hosted an annual “Pop-Up Restaurant” in one of our backyards for our friends. Each year, we select a menu and act as the chefs and servers for our guests. Despite our efforts to host a diverse group of characters at our...

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Northwestern President Mung Chiang emphasized a holistic college experience, telling new students that college is a time for “not just receiving knowledge, but creating knowledge” during his first convocation speech Tuesday at Ryan Fieldhouse.  With a booming voice, Chiang opened his speech by asking students how they have been since March Through the Arch —...

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Northwestern improved its performance in the 2027 College Free Speech Rankings from the Foundation of Individual Rights and Expression, an organization that measures free speech across universities. The University received a score of 62.88 out of 111, ranking 90 out of 261 schools overall.  This year, the average score across all universities was 61.36, the...

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In Today’s Crossword, 8-Down, 4-Letters: You don't want to put all of these in one basket.

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An Evanston man was hospitalized following a detainment by federal immigration agents Sunday morning, prompting an Evanston Police Department investigation and condemnation from local immigrant rights groups.  Multiple Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicles were seen near the intersection of Dodge Avenue and Howard Street around 10:00 a.m. Sunday, according to an alert from the Illinois...

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Before the city’s newest food pantry was officially unveiled Tuesday afternoon, community members had already stocked the shelves with necessities ranging from canned food to tampons. The pantry, which includes both a shelf for nonperishable items and a refrigerator, was opened by the mutual aid group Evanston Community Fridges in partnership with the Woman’s Club...

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Northwestern said goodbye to Martin Stadium, its temporary lakefront home for two seasons, with two decisive victories to start the 2026 season. The Wildcats (2-0, 0-0 Big Ten) opened the year with a 34-18 win over FCS powerhouse South Dakota State before an unusual Week 2 bye. Returning to play Saturday, NU defeated Colorado 41-7...

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The Daily Northwestern · Communal Shower Thoughts Am I a genius or what? Communal Shower Thoughts: Washed, are you kidding? Too good.  Ahem, I mean, what’s up? How was your summer? I, for one, cannot believe it is already over and that another school year is upon us. I could go for a few more...

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New York Times best-selling author Min Jin Lee’s new novel, “American Hagwon” comes out later this month. The New York Foundation for the Arts Hall of Fame inductee is best known for her sophomore novel “Pachinko,” a National Book Award finalist and Dayton Literary Peace Prize runner-up. Often writing about experiences of the Korean and...

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Jess Sancataldo (Communication ’22) vividly remembers the evening her roommate Veronica Burton (SESP ’22) was drafted by the WNBA’s Dallas Wings in April 2022.  Huddled in their shared off-campus apartment on Ridge Avenue, teammates on the Northwestern women’s basketball team broke into cheers of joy when Burton’s name was called.  “I remember sitting around the kitchen...

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Fall is upon us, which means it’s back to school. If you’re anything like me, then nothing is more comforting than media that aligns perfectly with the current stage of your life. These are a few of my favorite films that encapsulate new school beginnings — many especially reflective of the college experience.  Pitch Perfect...

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Northwestern opens its Big Ten slate with a date with the reigning national champions, taking on No. 5 Indiana on the road Friday at 7:00 p.m. The Wildcats (2-0, 0-0 Big Ten) are off to the best start of coach David Braun’s four-year tenure, while the Hoosiers (3-0, 0-0 Big Ten) hold a 19-game win...

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Northwestern’s newly constructed $875 million football stadium is not the only fresh identity for the Wildcats (2-0, 0-0 Big Ten) in 2026. The ’Cats broke national headlines when they hired former Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly as their new offensive coordinator in December.  Two games in, the hire is already paying dividends. For...

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Facing a sea of rain-soaked ponchos and stamping cowboy boots, rising indie-pop star ROLE MODEL performed at the Salt Shed on his Chicago stop of “Chuck on Tour.”  The “Sally, When The Wine Runs Out” singer performed his country-infused bedroom pop against a pink sky and ghostly cityscape. ROLE MODEL played a mix of songs...

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Jeremiah Profit, Northwestern’s first commitment in the class of 2027, splashed national headlines as the highest-ranked recruit in Wildcat program history.  Profit, a 6-foot-5, 180-pound small forward, announced his commitment to NU via X on Tuesday.  247Sports ranked Profit at No. 61 overall and the No. 15 small forward in the class of 2027. Profit...

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The Daily Northwestern · Joke Walk: In defense of eavesdropping Some people have their mother’s eyes or their father’s nose. I have my parents’ ears.  I’m not talking physically, although to be honest, I haven’t examined my own ears enough to determine which side of the family their shape comes from. And I am not...

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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. In the team’s last lakeside game, Northwestern overwhelmed Colorado 41-7. Senior quarterback Aidan Chiles led the...

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A talk with Sports Editor Aanya Gupta about Northwestern’s fall sports season.  EMERSON LEGER: Northwestern is a few weeks into its fall sports season. Field hockey stays undefeated, men’s soccer is benefiting from its new additions and football wins big ahead of the upcoming opening of new Ryan Field. [music] EMERSON LEGER: From The Daily...

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Northwestern fell to No. 9 in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report’s National Universities rankings, two places lower than its previous spot at No. 7. NU tied with Johns Hopkins University and the University of Chicago. The University of Pennsylvania now holds the No. 7 spot.  The University also dropped one spot from 19th...

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Since 1853, Northwestern’s presidents have shaped the University’s mission, reputation and resources, overseeing its fundraising, policies and programs.  In 2026,  President Mung Chiang became NU’s 18th and first Asian American president since its founding in 1851.  From coeducation efforts to the creation of Norris University Center, The Daily has compiled a rundown of the University’s...

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