The Daily Cat | Wed. 10-22-25

October 22, 2025: Envision Evanston 2045, Chicago budget talks, North Carolina’s redistricting plan, Japan elects first-ever female Prime Minister. WNUR News broadcasts live at 6 pm CST on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays on WNUR 89.3 FM.

One Battle After Another: Impressions, Opinions, and Expectations

Intro music: Soldier Boy by the Shirelles SYDNEY FENER: Film aficionados around the world are abuzz about director Paul Thomas Anderson’s ambitious new film, One Battle After Another. Action, comedy, drama, sex, and politics all combine in this bombastic picture that’s drawn critical acclaim and popular attention, but not necessarily box office success. AYLA MUSHTAQ: […]

Hamilton’s America: The history class that’s turning Northwestern’s world upside down

Ella: History may have its eye on us, but in Hamilton’s America, a hit fall-quarter history course here at Northwestern, students have their analytical eyes on Lin Manuel Miranda’s hit musical.  This trailblazing class uses songs from Hamilton as teaching materials on the early history of the United States. Here’s Professor Fitz with more details.  […]

Tote Bags vs. Backpacks

As midterm season approaches, students are figuring out different ways to manage not only completing coursework, but also how to carry it across campus.

Sounds of the Lake

The lake is a constant hub for Northwestern students and local residents. But what draws them there in the first place? Supriya Akella has the story.