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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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Campus of Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. ... EVANSTON, Ill. (WGN) — Northwestern University said the school found out the federal ...

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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Best top badge: Evanston's own Schenita Stewart has been named Police Chief of the Year by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police. Stewart, who ...

Women's Tennis vs. Penn State. WTEN • 04.06.2025. 37 Photos. April 6, 2025, Evanston, IL: A match between Northwestern Tennis and Penn View Photo.

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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... Evanston, Illinois, U.S., April 25, 2024. REUTERS/Nate Swanson © Thomson Reuters. By Steve Holland and Kanishka Singh. WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The ...

NU says it has not received any official notification of the cuts.

... at Northwestern University campus in Evanston, Illinois, U.S., April 25, 2024. REUTERS/Nate Swanson. Nate Swanson. Facebook · Twitter · WhatsApp · SMS ...

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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... Evanston, Illinois, U.S., April 25, 2024. REUTERS/Nate Swanson. By Steve Holland and Kanishka Singh. WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Trump administration ...

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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Before joining the Discover team as an assistant editor in 2022, Sam studied journalism at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. human ...

She was born on January 17, 1938 in Evanston, Illinois, the daughter of Donald Zehr and Bernice (Stivers) Zehr. ... IL, and her partner Cornelius ...

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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