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For those who couldn’t help but wonder what advice Sarah Jessica Parker might offer graduates during Northwestern’s 168th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, the actor and producer’s address at Chicago’s United Center focused on embracing individuality, curiosity and the golden rule. Before the “Sex and the City” star delivered these lessons, she highlighted the relationship she...

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In Today’s Crossword, 9-Down, 8-Letters: Frida from ABBA

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This review contains spoilers. Horror movies are having a moment right now — no thanks to the Wayans brothers.  Though scary movies may not be their forte, the “Scary Movie” series most definitely is. When I heard the 2000s parody franchise was coming back after a 13-year hiatus, I was excited to see how the...

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Actor and producer Sarah Jessica Parker will deliver the commencement address to Northwestern’s Class of 2026 at the United Center on Sunday. Best known for her role as Carrie Bradshaw in the long-running television series “Sex and the City,” Parker has long been an advocate for the arts. The actor will receive an honorary Doctor...

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At the Roycemore School’s commencement last Friday, Board of Trustees Chair Gillian Deinoff handed graduating seniors their diplomas, each bearing her signature. Most of the seniors did not know her personally.  Just weeks earlier, as news of financial turmoil and leadership changes shook the over-century-old Evanston private school, some students were unsure who would sign...

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To a chorus of cheering families and friends, Northwestern’s Class of 2026 retraced their steps during March Back Through The Arch on Friday, kicking off graduation weekend. NU seniors were met with purple pompoms as they recalled fond memories and walked from Deering Meadow through Weber Arch. Reversing their path as first-years during the initial...

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Since Frédéric and Kate Bressand first met 19 years ago in New York City, they’ve dreamed about opening a restaurant.  Now, the co-founders of Fred’s Bread Bakery & Café are bringing authentic French baking to an Evanston storefront. A staple of the Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market, Fred’s Bread opened the doors of its first brick...

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With the stage awash in colorful light and live music, the Chicago Tap Theatre’s premiere of “Saturn Returns” brought energetic tap dancing to Chicago’s Edge Theater Thursday night. Featuring music from classic jazz to songs by The Cranberries, Billy Joel and Prince, “Saturn Returns” told a universal story of aging through high-energy performances. The show,...

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