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Kellogg and McCormick Prof. Dashun Wang was recognized with the Advanced Science Young Innovator Award, which celebrates early-career researchers whose interdisciplinary approach translates discovery to real-world impact, according to an Oct. 22 Wiley news release.  Wiley, a New Jersey-based research firm, selected 11 researchers out of a pool of 472 applicants who will be honored...

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Wheelchair basketball at Northwestern has been a long time in the making, according to Alec Cabacungan (Medill ’24), who recently realized a longtime dream of bringing the sport to his alma mater and is now in the process of starting his own nonprofit. The first ever wheelchair basketball event was held this past Saturday.   Sam...

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After a busy weekend of competition, Northwestern’s men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs were not able to walk away with a win at Notre Dame or Michigan despite notching several top times nationally. The Wildcats first traveled to South Bend on Friday to take on the Fighting Irish in a dual meet. The men...

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With three minutes remaining in Northwestern’s Friday night matchup at No. 13 Michigan, senior goalkeeper Rafael Ponce de León stared down Wolverine midfielder Mitar Mitrovic in the penalty box.   Mitrovic’s penalty kick would all but give Michigan the win from behind, breaking the teams’ 1-1 stalemate. That win would be instrumental in maintaining the Wolverines’...

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Although Northwestern sported jaunty pink bows in its matches against Nebraska and Indiana this weekend, the team’s mood as it returns to Evanston might be less sprightly after being defeated by both teams in straight sets.   The Wildcats (13-9, 3-7 Big Ten) took on the undefeated No. 1 Cornhuskers (20-0, 10-0 Big Ten) in Lincoln...

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When junior forward Ashley Sessa deflected the ball off her stick, the stakes were already high in the third quarter of No. 2 Northwestern’s matchup against No. 13 Michigan. But during halftime, No. 20 Indiana sealed an overtime victory over No. 18 Ohio State, opening the door for the Wildcats (15-1, 7-0 Big Ten) to...

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Computers from the 1980s sat displayed on tables around the Falcon Room of the Evanston Public Library on Saturday. Nearby, a group of men, mostly between the ages of 50 and 80, talked about the TI-99/4A, a home computer discontinued by Texas Instruments in 1983.  The attendees gathered at EPL for the Chicago TI User...

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On Saturday night, the voice of tenor Aaron Sheehan and instrumentation by lutenist Paul O’Dette filled Northwestern’s Galvin Recital Hall. Playing English Renaissance lutenist and composer John Dowland’s music, the concert was part of the Segovia Classical Guitar Series and the Evelyn Dunbar Memorial Early Music Festival. Bienen School of Music’s faculty guitarist Anne Waller...

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The Medill School of Journalism and Buffett Institute for Global Affairs co-hosted an event titled “Press Freedom Under Fire: Threats to Journalism and Democracy,” which included a medal presentation, keynote speech and reception Thursday evening and discussions Friday. During his opening remarks, Medill Dean Charles Whitaker warned of a widespread assault on the media, but...

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Before entering Shanley Pavilion, director Ghino Lee mentioned that this was the first full run-through of “The Mark of Han,” complete with costumes, set and an audience. It was the dress rehearsal, so I expected a work-in-progress, but the immersive theater experience that followed looked like a polished final product.  “The Mark of Han” tells...

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The Infant Welfare Society of Evanston is expanding its Family Support Program in Skokie through a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services. The grant awarded IWSE about $472,000 for the expansion. The Family Support Program currently provides weekly, hourlong home visits to 60 families in Skokie with children ages 0-3. The grant will...

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Under string lights and October drizzle, students crowded into a Maple Street backyard Saturday afternoon to dance and sing along to indie rock band Good Neighbours. Local Mojo organized an intimate concert by the band with over 7 million Spotify listeners, which was followed by a student DJ set by Perl. In the corner of...

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Heading into Saturday’s spar with Nebraska, coach David Braun emphasized the importance momentum would play for Northwestern to potentially pick up its second upset-win this season. The Wildcats (5-3, 3-2 Big Ten) arrived in Lincoln riding the wake of a four-game winning streak, while the Cornhuskers (6-2, 3-2 Big Ten) returned home nursing the wounds...

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Tuesday Trivia Nights at Bob’s Pizza were a staple for many Northwestern undergraduate students and Evanston residents alike. With the pizza joint’s closure approaching at the end of the month, regular trivia night attendees will soon have to find new locations to test their knowledge of facts, history, pop culture and more.  Fortunately, the trivia...

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In a game of inches, any play can be the difference between victory and defeat. All too often, Northwestern found itself on the wrong side of these swing plays in a 28-21 loss to Nebraska on Saturday. With nine minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, tied 21-21, the Wildcats (5-3, 3-2 Big Ten) were on...

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Content warning: This article contains descriptions of sexual violence. The Block Museum hosted a two-night retrospective Thursday and Friday with award-winning documentary filmmaker Deepa Dhanraj, screening her films “Tobacco Embers,” “Something Like A War” and “Invoking Justice” before a discussion panel and audience Q&A. Dhanraj is one of the founders of Indian feminist film collective...

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Back on court with eight fresh faces in the building, Northwestern fell in its opening exhibition game 80-72 to No. 16 Iowa State. Senior forward Nick Martinelli led the way for the Wildcats with 20 points, while three new additions — freshman forward Tre Singleton, transfer junior center Arrinten Page and transfer sophomore guard Max...

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Conservative activist Mark Krikorian spoke in support of restrictive immigration policies at a talk hosted by Northwestern’s chapter of Young Americans for Freedom at Norris University Center Thursday. About 50 people attended the free and public event, with security guards and armed police officers checking identification and bags beforehand and stationing themselves both inside and...

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Local non-profit Chicago Area Peace Action awarded Andrew Ginsberg, an Evanston Township High School social studies teacher, the Cleland-Tholin Pursuit of Peace Award at its annual fall benefit Thursday evening. Ginsberg, who was reprimanded by administrators last school year for displaying a controversial “Jewish acts of dissent” poster in his classroom, emphasized the plight of...

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When the National Science Foundation announced a competition to fund institutes in astronomy and AI in the summer of 2023, physics and astronomy Prof. Vicky Kalogera brought together a team of researchers that included both astronomy and AI experts. Kalogera is the director of the Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics. Gathering experts...

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