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McCormick sophomore Kennedi Wilson looked at 25 apartments with her friends at the end of her freshman year before giving up on her hopes to live off-campus for her junior year.  Although initially set on living off-campus with her friends, Wilson said she was unable to find an apartment that had what she needed within...

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In Today’s Crossword, 1-Across, 5 Letters: Pitt and Paisley are both famous ones

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After almost five months of construction, Curt’s Café is back — and now, the entire space is open.  Niki Moe Horrell, the cafe’s director of development, said closing down entirely was never an option.  “We’ve got very loyal customers who still wanted to come in for their coffee,” she said. Located at 2922 Central St.,...

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Journalist and author Michael Grunwald spoke to faculty and students about his latest book “We Are Eating the Earth: The Race to Fix Our Food System and Save Our Climate” in a talk at Pancoe Life Sciences Pavilion Wednesday.  The Center for Synthetic Biology hosted the event in conjunction with the Roberta Buffett Institute for...

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In honor of Filipino American History Month, Northwestern’s Asian American Studies Program hosted a book talk in Kresge Hall with author Emil De Guzman Tuesday. Students and staff gathered to learn about Guzman’s book, “Red Sky: Recollections of the International Hotel,” and his experience in the fight to save the International Hotel in Manilatown, San...

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The Evanston Ecology Center opened its doors Wednesday after over a year of renovations. About 100 visitors gathered in front of the building to hear speeches from Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services staff and witness a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the modernized center. The entirely city-funded construction began in March 2024 and was intended to...

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Faced with an empty dry erase board on a Friday evening, elementary school teacher Juana Fernández-Hamer grabbed a box of markers and got to work. The following Monday morning, her students were shocked by their teacher’s talent, and thrilled to see the intricate illustration of an animal for their social studies unit.  Fernández-Hamer didn’t just...

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Tonika Lewis Johnson isn’t just repairing the South Side Chicago neighborhood of Englewood through her art — her distinctive style extends all the way north to reparations work in Evanston.  Johnson, an Englewood photographer known for her social justice art, received a “Genius Grant” through the MacArthur Foundation Oct. 8. The award recognizes creatives for...

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Situated within walking distance of Lake Michigan, Evanston’s Cafe au Lake is right next to a popular walking trail, making it especially appealing for residents craving their morning brew. The cafe, located in Dawes Park, draws a large part of its customer base from people who already use the trail. “Most people come here with...

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Northwestern rode a 59-point second-half effort to a dominant win over Illinois State in its final exhibition matchup before it kicks off its regular season in just five days. Senior forward Nick Martinelli led all scorers with 21 points, while junior center Arrinten Page recovered from early foul trouble to score 16 points in just...

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On Oct. 15, the Northwestern Faculty Assembly voted overwhelmingly in favor of a resolution opposing “any capitulation on the part of Northwestern University” to the Trump Administration’s “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” or to “similar demands that undermine constitutional rights, democratic principles, faculty governance, institutional autonomy, and academic freedom.” The vote was 595...

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This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available. Last updated Oct. 29 at 2:01 p.m. Federal prosecutors indicted six individuals, including Illinois’ 9th Congressional District candidate and progressive content creator Kat Abughazaleh, for activities tied to protest at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview, Illinois. The charges,...

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On Sept. 19, the Trump administration issued a proclamation stating that “new H-1B petitions filed at or after 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on September 21, 2025 must be accompanied by an additional $100,000 payment as a condition of eligibility.” The H-1B program permits foreign nationals in “specialty occupations,” requiring “highly specialized knowledge” and the...

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Last week, I said my weakness was saying goodbye. I lied. It’s stickers. I swear. If you don’t believe me, check my Hinge profile — I have them listed as my irrational fear. When Hinge guys like me, they tend to ask what the deal is with that. Sometimes, I get into specifics: Laptop stickers...

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When Fountain Square was renovated in 2018, the installation of a zero-depth fountain promised to invigorate Evanston’s downtown, as then-Mayor Stephen Hagerty and then-Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) oversaw a festive opening, with dozens of children playing in the heart of the city.  But about six years later, the fountain has been shut off longer than...

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As a child, Annie Hsiao (Doctorate ’04) would make a long trek to her piano teacher’s house in the dead of a hot Taiwan summer. Upon arrival, she would find her instructor in a fancy, air conditioned house, beautifully sitting at the piano. That’s how she first knew she wanted to be a music teacher. ...

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The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board of Education reached a consensus to explore a two-school closure plan and model staggered shutterings at its Monday night meeting. The board switched course after focusing on a three-school closure plan since district administration first announced closure scenarios at the board’s Sept. 29 meeting. Outlining potential options to reduce...

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Northwestern men’s golf placed fifth at The Clerico, hosted by Oral Roberts on Monday and Tuesday in Tulsa, Okla. The ’Cats recorded a team score of 34-over-par, extending their streak of top-5 finishes to four. Senior Daniel Svärd led the way, finishing in a tie for fifth place at 3-over. Svärd had an exceptional second...

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As Northwestern’s class of eight new faces focuses on learning each other’s tendencies ahead of the 2025-26 season, their veteran teacher on the sidelines is rewriting his syllabus. After season-ending injuries to their high-volume stars plagued the Wildcats’ previous two seasons, coach Chris Collins told reporters Tuesday he expects to spread the wealth around the...

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A week out from the final season-opener of a coaching career that has spanned more than four decades, coach Joe McKeown is relishing in the mundane.  As his team finished up a Tuesday practice, he fist-bumped every player he passed, cracked jokes about how tired they looked after a conditioning session and cheered on some...

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