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In Today’s Crossword: 6-across, 8 letters: College basketball fans make these in March

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Jeff Boarini roused himself from his first full night of sleep in forever. Moments before 7 a.m. Saturday, the sole challenger to Mayor Daniel Biss awoke. No alarms. And so much light. The nearly eight hours he slept marked his longest slumber since his April 1 election defeat. Later that morning, Boarini sat inside his...

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There is an art to finding your way out of the political wilderness after an election loss. As the victors assemble a government, the losing party contends with what led them to defeat, grappling with heightened scrutiny and the futility of working to produce tangible results without the support of the party in power. In...

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Although many Northwestern students turn to the University’s free Intercampus Shuttle for a lift between Evanston and Chicago, frustrations, from fluctuating arrival times to no Sunday service, remain. Still, many students believe that the shuttle is beneficial to campus life. Communication freshman Ellie Richards said she regularly used the shuttle during Winter Quarter to travel...

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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as “forever chemicals,” are everywhere: in the water, in soils and in our bodies. But for years, their health risks went largely unnoticed by the general public. Journalists like The Hill’s Rachel Frazin (Medill ’19), an energy and environmental reporter, are working to shift this conversation. Frazin’s new book,...

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With sunsets past 7 p.m., flowers blooming and warmer weather on its way, Spring Quarter is the perfect time to get off campus and explore Evanston and Chicago by taking advantage of affordable art-related activities. From art classes to markets, there’s something for everyone to do this spring. Maker’s Market Go visit the 7th annual...

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Evanston’s Cozy Thai Kitchen may have moved — and undergone a slight name alteration — but its signature decor-filled, welcoming environment remains unchanged.  The Evanston staple, formerly called Cozy Noodles & Rice, opened its doors in March at 1741 Maple Ave. Co-owner Bee Nanakorn said uncertainty around the previous building’s future pushed them to move...

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Looking to retain its footing atop the Big Ten, Northwestern will welcome No. 23 Nebraska to Sharon J. Drysdale Field starting Saturday. The Cornhuskers (28-10, 8-3 Big Ten) were once one of two conference foes ahead of the Wildcats (22-12-1, 9-1 Big Ten) in the preseason Top 25. Now, Nebraska is one of just four...

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Leading up to the 2024 presidential election, 5th Ward resident Emily Miller (Weinberg ’11) hosted postcard writing events for her two book clubs to help get out the Democratic vote. When President Donald Trump took office for his second term and Elon Musk launched the Department of Government Efficiency, she and 6th Ward resident Savanna...

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If you’ve tuned into any Northwestern baseball this season, you know that the team has lived up to its nickname: the Cardiac ’Cats. Between the 2024 and 2025 squads, a change is clear. Simply put, balls can’t stop flying out of the park, and the Wildcats’ ability to produce runs in late stages of the...

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I was walking to the crosstown bus I took to school in sixth grade listening to my older brother’s rap and hip-hop playlist when the song “That Power” by Childish Gambino came on. If the words “I never got off the bus” mean nothing to you, then I strongly recommend listening to the entire song...

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Northwestern’s premier comedy group, The Mee-Ow Show, separated from its historical board sponsor of over 50 years, Arts Alliance, at the start of Spring Quarter. Mee-Ow is one-third improv, one-third sketch comedy and one-third “rock and roll,” as it also includes The Mee-Ow Band. The group has held two shows every Winter Quarter since 1974....

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Nathaniel Foster is a student at The Graduate School and writer of Ducks Dan and Dave. He can be contacted at NathanielFoster2027@u.northwestern.edu. Lia Kim is the illustrator for Ducks Dan and Dave and is not associated with Northwestern. The views expressed in this piece do not necessarily reflect the views of all staff members of...

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The Trump administration has frozen $790 million in federal funding for Northwestern, The New York Times first reported Tuesday. The freeze comes amid recent attacks on some of the nation’s elite universities by the Trump administration, with more than $3.3 billion in federal funding having been paused or completely canceled thus far. In an email...

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Coach Tracey Fuchs has agreed to a long-term contract extension, Athletic Director Mark Jackson announced Tuesday.  The three-time Big Ten Coach of the Year led Northwestern to a 23-1 record last season, capping off a dominant campaign with a commanding 5-0 national championship victory over Saint Joseph’s in November.  During her 16 seasons in Evanston,...

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Northwestern reached a settlement with a group of student plaintiffs in their claims of personal injury against the University, among other defendants, relating to allegations of hazing on the football team. The settlement comes nearly two years after University President Michael Schill terminated former football coach Pat Fitzgerald and instituted several safeguards after the allegations...

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In Today’s Crossword, 3-Down, 5 letters: Someone outside their work life in “Severance”

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Students for Justice in Palestine held a demonstration at The Arch on Monday to criticize Northwestern’s response to the Israel-Hamas war, show solidarity with NU’s dining workers and protest the federal government’s retaliation against student protesters. About 20 demonstrators listened to three speakers’ statements, criticizing NU for “aiding and abetting genocide abroad.” The speakers encouraged...

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Biologist Adam Silverman (CSB ’21), a longtime fan of “Jeopardy!”, finally earned a shot at game show glory in March when he squared off in the iconic prime-time quiz show. Despite tough competition, Silverman fought hard and pocketed $13,000. Silverman sat down with The Daily to reflect on his experience. This interview has been lightly...

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The Evanston Township High School District 202 Board of Education approved a new Discipline Improvement Plan at its Monday night meeting, aiming to reduce racial disparities in out-of-school suspensions and expulsions. A 2014 state law requires the Illinois State Board of Education to request Discipline Improvement Plans from districts with the highest rates of racially...

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