Sequins are forever, but authenticity is not
[instrumental] Like many, I grew up listening to and singing Taylor Swift. My sister and I spent hours making up dance routines to her songs. Something about the upbeat rhythm and sparkling city imagery of the album 1989 captivated eight-year-old me. So, when Swift announced she’d be breaking her recent pattern of slow ballads for […]
The Daily Cat | Mon. 10-27-25
October 27, 2025: Transfer Early Decision, Bob’s Pizza Closes, Local Businesses post no ICE signage, Federal Food Assistance stops 11/1, Louvre heist suspects arrested. WNUR News broadcasts live at 6 pm CST on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays on WNUR 89.3 FM.
Northwestern University Graduate Workers Union Works In and Shows Up
Indivisible Evanston and The Fight for The Future
The October 18th No Kings Rally in Evanston saw thousands of participants. The sponsor of the event, Indivisible Evanston is part of a national alliance of grassroots organizations looking to help people to take action against attacks on democracy. Sophia Casa paid the local chapter a visit.
Midterm Season Rundown
Midterms have quickly crept upon us. As everybody crams for exams, Northwestern freshmen are optimistic, but still adjusting the quarter system speed. Nash Phillips has the story.
NU students take a bite out of Evanston
On Sunday, Downtown Evanston brought back a student-favorite food experience. Olivia Payne and Jessica Watts got a taste of what it was like.
Amber Mark talks all things “Pretty Idea”
[“Pretty Idea” by Amber Mark, small expert ] Amber Mark released a new album on October 10th called “Pretty Idea,” and it’s all about love and heartbreak. AMBER MARK: And it really, I think, the overarching, I guess, subject is probably this relationship that I was in for the past four years and how I […]
International Students Look to Get a Taste of Home
As students settle into college life, food often becomes more than just a daily necessity, it’s a connection to home. For international students, finding familiar flavors can be both comforting and challenging. Darasimi Bankole and Anna Lincoln have the story.
The Daily Cat | Thurs. 10-23-25
October 23, 2025: EARLIER THIS WEEK, NPR LEGAL AFFAIRS CORRESPONDENT NINA TOTENBERG DELIVERED THE 36TH ANNUAL LEOPOLD LECTURE AT CAHN AUDITORIUM. TOTENBERG REFLECTED ON HER EXPERIENCE REPORTING ON THE SUPREME COURT, AND OFFERED INSIGHT INTO RECENT LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS. SOCIOLOGY PROFESSOR LAURA NIELSEN MODERATED THE SOLD-OUT LECTURE IN A Q&A FORMAT. BOB’S PIZZA, KNOWN FOR ITS […]