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A successful buddy cop movie requires a certain finesse, a persistent air of absurdity and brotherhood or, in the case of “The Wrecking Crew,” the Hawaiian-themed action comedy released Jan. 28, brotherly vitriol.  “The Wrecking Crew” follows brothers James (Dave Bautista) and Jonny (Jason Momoa) as they investigate the gang-related murder of their father and...

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This review contains spoilers. The Korean drama “Idol I” brilliantly incites conversation about the legal and K-pop industries with talented actors and emotionally heavy conflict. Released on Dec. 22, 2025, the drama’s main characters Do Ra-ik (Kim Jae-Young) and Maeng Se-na (Choi Soo-young) are excelling in their respective industries. Ra-ik is the most popular member...

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Some of my favorite people to talk to at Northwestern are actors. As a retired theater kid who wishes she had the talent to belt out a song on stage or deliver an emotional monologue, watching student productions has become a favorite activity of mine.  It’s no secret that Northwestern churns out talented alumni like...

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To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, Evanston institutions are hosting a wide variety of free events to highlight the history and impact of Black Americans on the local community and country.  Here is a list of some of the educational, entertaining and free-of-charge events taking place across Evanston next month.  Feb. 6-28:...

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This review contains spoilers. After her smashing success of a memoir, Jennette McCurdy has set out to desecrate more hearts with “Half His Age.” Released on Jan. 20, the novel follows Waldo, a 17-year-old girl who has been served a hefty sentence of suffering. With a neglectful mother and an absent father, she harbors a...

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If there was ever a time for Northwestern to spark a conference winning streak and turn around their season, Thursday night was it. Facing the only Big Ten team with a worse conference record than them, the Wildcats (10-11, 2-8 Big Ten) led for most of a dominant 94-73 win over the Nittany Lions (9-12,...

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Welcome to Recaptured — a weekly roundup of The Daily’s photojournalism, featuring our reporters’ most memorable moments. This week’s Recaptured includes a debate between Democratic U.S. Senate candidates, a Women’s Basketball loss to UCLA and a performance by jazz artist Paul Marinaro. Email: photo@dailynorthwestern.com Related Stories: — Recaptured: Men’s Basketball Losing Streak, Evanston Vigil, and...

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The Daily Northwestern · What’s New at NU: Students express disappointment, frustration towards Northwestern after Trump administration deal The Daily asked students what they thought and how they felt about Northwestern’s November agreement with the Trump administration to restore federal funding.  JULIA PRICE: I feel like a slow descent into fascism starts by just letting...

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The Daily Northwestern · Off-Campus: White House | Still shamelessly American   In a speech at the Claremont Institute last summer, Vice President JD Vance gave a blunt reading of American identity: “Identifying America just with agreeing with the principles of the Declaration of Independence, that’s a definition that is way overinclusive and underinclusive at...

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Perhaps three inches on Friday, with more expected Saturday.

Evanston and Glenbrook South will match up on Friday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. CT. Don't miss out on any of the action with NFHS Network.

Elizabeth Updike Obituary Elizabeth "Betty" Updike was born on May 11, 1942, in Washington D.C. to Stephen Brunauer, a Commander in the U.S. Navy, ...

A scene from the April 2024 Gaza Solidarity Encampment at Deering Meadow on the Northwestern University campus. Congressional Republicans are ...

Mayor says he will “very happily comply with any subpoena” if asked to speak before Congress.

District informing families about new school assignments.

The highly-anticipated opening of Burl has come, promising to showcase the Midwest's most unique flavors.​

Alexi Giannoulias, now the Illinois secretary of state, speaks at a Democratic Party event in 2021 ...

A 40-year-old law requires party consent to use "Democrat" or "Republican" in group names.

It is impossible to see the world as good. I have tried looking at it from every angle, twisting and turning it over in the palm of my hand. I have gazed up at the world from a child’s point of view, and I have observed it from the tops of city skylines and peaks...

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A Northwestern trustee slammed Mayor Daniel Biss in text messages with former University President Michael Schill in April 2024 for refusing to send ...