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 […]
Kresge Cafe Barista Serves Coffee With a Smile
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.
The Economics of Thrift Stores During Fall
As fall nears, Evanston thrift stores are cashing in on the season’s surge in festive shoppers and new trends. Neha Yadavalli has the story.
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: […]
“The Old Lady Project” Puts 50+ Year-Old Women in the Spotlight
This Evanston scriptwriting competition puts 50+ year-old women in the spotlight. And, no, not to play the “old maid.” Reporter Georgia Kerrigan talked to past winners ahead of this year’s submission cycle.