the weekender

The Weekender: Nov. 20 – 22

See the Addams family sing on stage, watch the Magnificent Mile become the hyper-illuminated canyon and build something out of steel.

From Northwestern to the NFL

No, this story does not end with a pair of Medill grads talking about their time covering NFL. Instead, it’s Barry Cofield (’06), defensive tackle for the Giants, and Luis Castillo (’05), defensive end for the Chargers — two friends who have found success as NFL linemen.

NUMB’s “SpiriTeam”: the real driving force behind the ‘Cats

Explore the near-cult that is the Northwestern University Marching Band, and meet their “SpiriTeam,” which is exactly what it sounds like.

The NCAA tournament could be in sight for the ‘Cats

The basketball team looks to move past its major injuries and may still have a chance at the NCAA tournament.

Bad Lieutenant remake abandons brutality, depth of the original

The remake of Bad Lieutenant may have made some bad choices in its updates.

Fearing for my life on “Kick a Ginger Day”

Hatred of redheads seems to be a growing fad. The origin of this particular upswing in ginger-bashing can be precisely traced to a single TV show.

Don’t be that kid! Or that one. (Or that one.)

Disclaimer: If you are this kid, don’t get offended. Pick up some tips and maybe everyone will hate you a little bit less.

Drunk man

We lock eyes for a moment and you smile knowingly. Target-fixed, you trip on your feet to get to my friends and I.

Liberal discourse with a side of ice cream

Ben & Jerry of ice cream fame spoke at Ryan Auditorium Wednesday night in an event sponsored by College Democrats. We sent a conservative — and she actually learned a thing or two.

Our Web comic half-asses a sociology paper

Believe it or not, famed sociologist Thorstein Veblen played a mean Ultimate Frisbee back in the day.

Why you should care about Cory Maye and Cameron Todd Willingham

What we can learn from the stories of Cory Maye and Cameron Todd Willingham.

The cure to all your Thanksgiving woes

Remember, a macaroon is not a ping pong ball and a wine glass is not a Solo Cup.

Three-day escape ideas

Ideas for ending your Reading Week with a three-day weekend adventure.

Silent Treatment

A family incident told from the perspective of a child.

Mixing

lord knows/ i am difficult/ like a watermelon/ loaded/ with inoperable seeds

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