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Evanston commission rejects Northwestern plan for Ryan Field concerts

The Land Use Commission approved a planned development authorizing a new $800 million Ryan Field, but the panel rejects a request for concerts, similar events.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 12, 2023

Scientists untangle mystery about the universe's earliest galaxies

The existence of massive and mature galaxies during the universe’s infancy defied expectations and baffled scientists. It left them scrambling for an explanation while questioning the basic tenets of cosmology

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

Ex-coach sues Northwestern for $130M for wrongful termination in hazing scandal

Former Northwestern University football coach Pat Fitzgerald is suing the school, saying it wrongfully fired him in the wake of a hazing and abuse scandal that has engulfed the athletic department.

WEKU · Oct 5, 2023

What does it mean to be a 'daddy'?

The term “daddy” has exploded in popularity in recent years. Actor Pedro Pascal was recently crowned the internet’s daddy. There is an app called Dream Daddy where players can date a daddy. Saturday Night Live even ran a skit about daddies.

The Conversation · Oct 3, 2023

Northwestern’s latest stadium proposal exploits existing racial tension in Evanston

Digging up support with a $10 million workforce development plan is a vile and deliberately divisive tactic, a reader writes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 28, 2023

Fur-st week back: Chicago college campuses welcome students, emotional support animals for new school year

Emotional support animals — sometimes referred to as comfort or assistance animals — offer companionship and can help manage depression, anxiety and specific phobias, according to the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 27, 2023

Northwestern throws ‘Hail Mary’ for Ryan Field stadium rebuild

If NU successfully pushes the proposed new stadium through Evanston City Council, the wounds to the community will take generations to heal, lawyer Steven Harper writes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2023

Northwestern reduces events held at Ryan Field, residents continue to oppose rebuild

In a statement, Northwestern University President Michael Schill said they have taken into consideration neighbors’ concerns and will drop the number of concerts held in a year from 10 to six.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 18, 2023

Former Northwestern athletes send letter defending school's athletic culture

Approximately 1,000 former Northwestern University athletes have sent a letter condemning hazing while defending the school’s culture

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

University of Chicago to settle student aid price-fixing lawsuit for $13.5 million

U. of C. is the first of 17 colleges — including Northwestern University, Notre Dame and Ivy League schools — to settle what’s been dubbed the “568 Cartel” class-action lawsuit.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 16, 2023