Stories by Lana Birbrair

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If you consider opening acts or the musical performances including bands with five or more members, the numbers start to sink in: Less than five percent of the people who have entertained you in any way on A&O’s dime in the past four years have lacked a Y chromosome.

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Teaching at a new university is hard enough, but new professor Henri Lausière struggles with a strange language when he stands behind the podium.

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Physics professor Brian Odom talks six-figure moneys.

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The beach, the ocean, always left me with that convoluted feeling of endless possibility and inevitable doom.

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Even in a town full of students and professors, small bookstores have trouble surviving.

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For now, this Spanish and dance major plans to concentrate on her studies.

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Reflecting on Israel's independence gala, featuring Elie Wiesel, held Thursday night at NU.

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If for no other reason, thanks to midterms, no week here is ever just a "week."

The quote has led to a controversy within Medill and beyond, and a university investigation.

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How much would you sacrifice for safety?

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A little more than you think.

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Euphoric about the faculty letter? That's not Lavine's real problem.

Jason Plautz, Lana Birbrair,

Where to go when you have to go.

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Every year the freshmen class gets smarter, but how does Northwestern's image stack up against the Ivy League?

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Students rant (and rant) about our fair city.

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Once the book is published, its author gives up the right to mess with the story.