[“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 […]

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.

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 […]

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.

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.

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

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.

Technology may be constantly advancing, yet one Northwestern facility is keeping the humanities with the digital age. Chris Kim has the story.

While the summer season of yard sales is close to an end in Chicago, this pastime is heating up for others across the globe. Gabe Shumway has more.