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When Anne Lamott was 37 and was trying on clothes with her best friend, Lamott asked the friend if her dress made her hips look too big. “Annie, you don’t have that kind of time,” Lamott’s friend said.  The friend, who had breast cancer at the time, passed away six weeks later. Lamott said those...

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This fall, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will likely square off in a series of debates ahead of the 2024 general election.  But on Tuesday night, Northwestern Democrats and Republicans had the chance to discuss some of the top issues this election cycle in their own debate. NU College Democrats, NU College...

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Last week, he was the 9-hole hitter, rounding out the order as an outfielder used primarily for his fielding. This week, his bat came alive. Graduate student outfielder Griffin Arnone went 2-of-4 with a home run and four RBIs Tuesday, the latest installment of a stretch of four games that has yielded seven RBIs. Arnone...

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Coming off of an 0-3 weekend against Illinois, Northwestern faced another in-state foe — Illinois State — Tuesday. In a 10-inning thriller at Rocky and Berenice Miller Park, the Wildcats (13-23, 2-10 Big Ten) defeated the Redbirds (20-18, 8-7 MVC) 7-6 off sophomore infielder Trent Liolios’ walk-off sacrifice fly. The victory marked NU’s second win...

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Throughout their lyrical renditions of Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 1 on April 20, pianist Yulianna Avdeeva, conductor Tugan Sokhiev and Chicago Symphony Orchestra members cleverly contrasted their articulation styles to weave wistful winter memories. After Panufnik’s Heroic Overture — an unsettling fanfare that never left the listener feeling completely victorious...

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Award-winning Indigenous playwright and choreographer Larissa FastHorse spoke at Harris Hall Tuesday in a guest speaker event hosted by SESP Dean Bryan Brayboy and Communication Dean E. Patrick Johnson. Brayboy and Johnson explored FastHorse’s background in ballet — not writing — and her commitment to include her community in her work. “If I talk to...

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Northwestern Student Affairs launched its Community Kudoboard this past January, working to connect and empower students and faculty in the community. The Kudoboard serves as an online platform where users can create virtual boards or post messages on these boards to recognize students and faculty. Daniella Feijoo, the assistant director of the Leadership Development and...

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Sarah FioRito, Evanston’s new transportation and mobility coordinator, doesn’t own a car. Instead, she’s a frequent biker and wants to improve the city’s roads for cyclists. “The city of Evanston has a great foundation,” she said. “Now, we need to move as a country as a whole and beyond from having streets designed primarily with...

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On a trip to Montreal in 1994, Brad Nadborne tried what he called the best bagel he’d ever eaten. Baked in a wood-fired oven, Montreal-style bagels are unique for their crisp outside, chewy inside and distinct smoky flavor, Nadborne said. Now, he is set to bring this delicacy to Evanston by opening a bagel shop...

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Under the relentless Phoenix sun, where the dry heat dances over the desert landscape and MLB Cactus League stadiums hum with excitement, the Donahey family has forged an unparalleled softball dynasty. After earning their degrees from the University of Iowa, Michael and Carolyn Donahey embarked on a new chapter, relocating from the Midwest’s heartland to...

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Fairfield guard Jalen Leach announced his commitment to Northwestern Monday afternoon. The Nyack, New York, native had a breakout senior campaign in 2023-24, where he averaged 16.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.8 steals per game. He shot 48.8% from the field, 35.4% from three and 89.5% from the free throw line. Leach will...

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On Friday, Northwestern baseball is set to make its third-ever Wrigley Field appearance. This will be NU’s seventh appearance within the walls of the Friendly Confines. Previously, the Wildcats have played three football games, two baseball games and one lacrosse game at the field. NU has yet to win a football game at Wrigley Field,...

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Growing up as a Black American, it was easy to feel as though she did not “have a culture,” Medill Prof. Arionne Nettles told an audience Monday at Andersonville bookstore Women & Children First. In her debut book “We Are the Culture: Black Chicago’s Influence on Everything,” Nettles said, she embraced the culture she has...

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Northwestern quarterback Brendan Sullivan has entered the transfer portal, he announced on X Tuesday. Sullivan, who was the presumed starter on the team’s spring ball roster, has two years of eligibility remaining. “I am truly grateful for my time here at Northwestern, and I’m excited for what God has in store for me next,” Sullivan...

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In today’s crossword: 4-Down, 3 letters: ORD : O’Hare Airport : : ___ : Harry Reid Airport.

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On a breezy Monday evening, Rebecca García-Sosa marched down Church Street alongside more than 125 other parents and students from the Dr. Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies.  García-Sosa held a sign reading “Yo soy Bessie Rhodes” as her daughter, a second grader at the school, rode along on a scooter. She said Evanston/Skokie School...

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The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board of Education heard updates about its middle school dual language program and 5th Ward school construction plans at its meeting Monday. The meeting followed the first of three public hearings on the potential closure of the Dr. Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies. The board announced its plan to...

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A resolution circulated Monday afternoon by Northwestern’s chapters of Educators for Justice in Palestine, Students for Justice in Palestine, and Jewish Voice for Peace demands the University protect the civil liberties of pro-Palestine speech and cut ties with Israeli institutions. The resolution, which has garnered more than 140 signatures as of 6:38 p.m. Monday, comes...

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Intersex advocate Pidgeon Pagonis detailed their activism and the intersex bodily autonomy movement on Monday in Fisk Hall.  The event comes as part of the Center for Awareness, Response & Education’s annual Sexual Assault Action Month aimed to spread awareness of the causes and effects of sexual assault as well as to provide prevention and...

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New York Times bestselling author Xochitl Gonzalez talked about her new book, “Anita de Monte Laughs Last” and her award-winning novel, “Olga Dies Dreaming” at Harris Hall Monday afternoon. Gonzalez highlighted many of the themes found in her books, including feminism, which she said is often defined in terms of individual status, profession and wealth. ...

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