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Communication Prof. Barbara Butts believes stage management requires a diverse set of leadership skills, and she wants her students to be able to use them both inside and outside the theater. BARBARA BUTTS: What stage management really is is, it’s leadership, it’s management, it’s organization, it’s communication and it’s problem-solving. Those are the big things...
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Weinberg Prof. Mark Aparece discovered his love for organic chemistry in college. Now, he’s passing that love on to his students. MARK APARECE: I think if you really want to inspire the next generation of scientists — no matter chemistry, biology, engineering — you really have to make them see how applicable your discipline is....
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Downtown Evanston has several places to shop and eat, but for Northwestern students, some places stick out more than others. Listen to this episode of NU Declassified to learn more. [nat sound of downtown] ANAVI PRAKASH: Those are the sounds of downtown Evanston. There’s singing birds, everpresent construction and blaring sirens. But for Northwestern students,...
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The economy has been in the news because of job growth, inflation, strikes and layoffs. See how fluctuating job markets are affecting Northwestern students as they look to begin their careers. CHUCK TODD (NBC): So what is the current state of the U.S. economy? Well the data presents a complicated picture. AMNA NAWAZ (PBS): The...
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In this episode of NU Declassified, Ashley Wong dives deep into the world of long-distance relationships among Northwestern University students. Join the discussion as we explore how Wildcats, especially freshmen, navigate love from afar while embarking on their college journey. Discover the challenges, triumphs, and insights in this episode. ASHLEY WONG: “I’m only one call...
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In this episode of NU Declassified, the Daily Northwestern takes a look at the lives of NU’s dual degree students. DELILAH BRUMER: From theatre and mechanical engineering to journalism and piano performance, Northwestern’s dual degree students are finding ways to forge their paths, no matter how unrelated their majors seem. Packed Google Calendars, copious amounts...
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In this episode of NU Declassified, sophomores talk about signing leases for off campus houses upwards of a year before their move in date. [MUSIC FADE IN] In this episode of NU Declassified, sophomores talk about signing leases for off-campus houses upwards of a year before their move-in date. LUANA MAYER: I started thinking about...
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In this special episode, Daily Northwestern reporter Anita Li travels into unknown territory –– the University of Chicago. Along with The Chicago Maroon’s Chief Podcast Editor Gregory Caesar, they talk about school stereotypes, libraries and grapes. ANITA LI: This podcast contains explicit language. [CTA SOUNDS] ANITA LI: This is Anita Li from the...
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Whether it be for coffee, to hang out with friends or actually study, Main Library is a destination for many Northwestern students. Listening to the library’s aural characteristics can tell us why. [natural sound of students voices in Main Library] MICHELLE HWANG: Main Library – as the name suggests – is one of...
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Overture Games is a student-run startup at The Garage that aims to make video games you can play with a musical instrument. The Garage, a startup incubator on campus, houses many NU-based startups. The Daily met with its founders to learn more about their game, called Intervallic. [piano music] SEEGER GRAY: Bienen senior...
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In honor of National Poetry Month, we’re sitting down with members of Helicon, Northwestern’s literary and arts magazine. Since 1980, Helicon has published student poetry, prose, photography and more. SKYE TARSHIS: Do you remember crying that lonely night on the cusp of summer’s end? Headphones on ears, you stood on the roof of...
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You may have seen their signature rainbow dildo, but what do you know about the Sexual Health and Assault Peer Educators? ISABELLE BUTERA: Content warning: This podcast covers topics related to sex and sexual assault. ISABELLE BUTERA: If you’ve ever walked into Norris University Center on a Friday afternoon, you may have passed a...
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We talk to three Northwestern tour guides about the job. What do they do? Why do tour guides matter? What steps do they take to become tour guides? What are some memorable tour experiences? LIDIA ORTA: I am faster at walking backwards now than I am at walking forwards. I’m a slow walker when...
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Caped Clinicians is a student-led startup with The Garage that aims to break down barriers in scientific research. This past quarter, the organization passed on the project to a new generation of leadership for the first time in Caped Clinicians’ history. MICHELLE HWANG: According to Investopedia, a startup is a company in the...
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In the words of Sean Kingston, “Somebody call 9-1-1/ Shawty fire burning on the-” Weber Arch? As students approach finals week, many are feeling burnt out. In this episode of NU Declassified, Northwestern professors share their experiences with academic pressure. ANITA LI: If academic burnout is making you question everything, you’re in good company. Northwestern...
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In this episode of NU Declassified we look into the student organization Northwestern’s Cats Who Compost and its ongoing projects. To get the story, we talked to the organization’s founder as well as current members of its team. ELLA DEBODE: It just makes me feel happy. Like, I know I’m not creating waste....
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Students constantly debate which place is better for a late night snack: Fran’s, the Southwest area staple serving comfort food, or Lisa’s, featuring Mexican cuisine on North Campus. In this episode, we ask students to share their opinions. IAN LUNDEEN: You will not be catching me at Fran’s. [music] JEREMY FREDRICKS: From The Daily Northwestern,...
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NU Declassified gets the inside scoop on what it’s like to be a peer adviser at Northwestern and some of the critiques PAs have about the experience. JAMES CAVANAUGH-GIALLORETO: I think the PA community just takes the best of the people on campus and just puts them all in one place. [MUSIC] ERICA SCHMITT:...
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The showers in Mudd Science and Engineering Library and other academic buildings are often joked about on campus, but these showers may help faculty and the planet more than we think. Or at the very least, students have enjoyed taking a splash. [sound of water coming out of a shower head] ANITA LI:...
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Offered by the Northwestern University Transportation Center on the corner of Foster Street and Sheridan Road, the transportation and logistics minor is a small, but hidden gem at Northwestern. The Daily spoke with students and the lead faculty member about what makes the transportation and logistics minor unique. [NAT SOUNDS CARS] JOHN KIM:...
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