A Northwestern student was found dead inside his Foster House dorm room late Tuesday morning, the university said this afternoon in a statement.
Matthew S. Sunshine, a SESP freshman from Cold Spring Harbor, NY, passed away due to currently undetermined causes, Vice President for Student Affairs William J. Banis said in the statement, which the university [...]

The beloved sociology professor taught at NU for more than 40 years.

Will it rain on Dillo Day? Trusty meteorologist Tom Skilling of Chicago’s WGN television says it’s unlikely. He predicts 80 degrees and little chance of precipitation, as they say in the weather business. If it does rain, though, concerts will be moved to Patten Gym and a WildCARD will be required for entry.
We now know [...]

Following criticism from some seniors, President Henry Bienen defended the university’s choice of Richard M. Daley as its commencement speaker in a follow-up statement Thursday, saying the Chicago Mayor’s “international stature is recognized everywhere.”
Calling him “an innovative and creative big-city mayor who has made Chicago a truly world-class city,” Bienen said that “it is particularly [...]

Dillo Day is so close that you can almost taste it. But before you spend Saturday in various states of foolishness, get your dose of classical culture by attending Lovers and Madmen’s production of Pericles by none other than Billy Shakespeare. The first show takes place at the Rock at 7 p.m.
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A vice president position was outlined but not added to the constitution.

Project Kindle, a nonprofit that serves and educates children and families affected by HIV/AIDS, will be the main beneficiary for the 2009 Dance Marathon, DM announced Wednesday.
Project Kindle offers a free summer camp for children living with HIV/AIDS, a scholarship fund for young patients, and two HIV educational programs which partner with schools.
The Evanston Community [...]

Students react to news that the Chicago mayor will speak at graduation.

Top schools are drawing from their waitlists this year, slowing NU’s admissions.

Maybe CTECs can actually make a difference. Five Northwestern faculty members have been awarded McCormick Awards for “outstanding teaching:“ David Chopp, Julia Stern and David Tolchinsky have been named the 2008 Charles Deering McCormick Professors of Teaching Excellence, while Lane Fenrich and Eric Schulz have been named the 2008 Charles Deering McCormick Distinguished Lecturers. You [...]

Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley will speak at this year’s commencement, Northwestern announced today.
He will also receive an honorary doctor of law degree, along with Lorraine Morton, Evanston’s mayor and a Northwestern alum.
“I’m deeply honored to address the Class of 2008 at Northwestern’s 150th annual commencement,” Daley said in a statement. “Northwestern is [...]

Chicago DJ duo Flosstradamus will play two half-hour sets at this Saturday’s Dillo Day, Mayfest announced Tuesday.
The tandem — Josh Young and Curt Cameruci — will perform before and after Broken Social Scene, which is due to take the stage at 5:30 p.m.
The duo makes “basically party dance music, so it will provide entertainment for [...]

Food is best when it’s free, but coupons ain’t bad either. Bar Louie, Prairie Moon, J.K. Sweet, BLU Lounge, Nevin’s and Bat-17 are all giving discounted burgers (Bar Louie), wings (Prairie Moon) and everything in between (J.K. Sweet) today. Mayfest is sponsoring, and offers potential prizes for attendees.
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It’s what to do and know Monday at NU.

Student film not your kind of entertainment? Well, there’s plenty for all the senses this weekend.
Chemistry Professor Eberhard Zwergel has his spring show on North Beach at 7:30 p.m. What’s a spring show, you ask? Cool chemistry explosions, of course.
Wanna see student-produced sketch comedy? Well, you get one shot at seeing NSTV’s sketch comedy premiere [...]