Stories by Matt Connolly

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One student faces student debt while accepting unpaid internships and taking all the free things he can.

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In case you were busy wondering who would win in a fight between dinosaurs and robots, here’s a recap of some news you may have missed this week.

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Too busy mentally preparing yourself for Dillo Day to catch up on this week's campus news? We've got you covered.

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It seems that the University is too preoccupied with CARE and tour guide selection to fix the NBA Jam machine this week.

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Hey, remember ASG elections? Here’s a recap of some news you may have missed this week.

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In case you were busy baking your apple pie for Opening Day, here’s a recap of some news you may have missed this week.

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In case you were busy leaving that spring break bod at hot cookie bar, here’s a recap of some news you may have missed this week.

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Beneath the ridiculous setting, Con Air is a masterpiece of philosophical themes, literary allusions and religious imagery.

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Missed some crucial NU news this week? We've got you covered.

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Plenty of students flocked to Jeff Corwin's lecture this week, but none showed up to meet with the dean of Medill search committee.

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There was much for the new DM emcees to cheer about this week with a Feinberg professor honored and an increase in early decision applicants.

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Check out the latest on Dance Marathon registration, alcohol on college campuses and more.

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"In case you were busy kicking Michigan fans off your lawn, here’s a recap of some news you may have missed this week."

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It's a few months until Ski Trip, but least we've got Grand Marshal Seth Meyers to entertain us.

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Northwestern DM is one of 25 student organizations that were named finalists for the “Most Influential College Student or College ...

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From a baccalaureate ceremony to the restructuring of the ASG senate, Northwestern's been busy this week. Catch up.

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Indie rock trio Peter Bjorn and John will perform on Dillo Day, Mayfest announced today. This fills out the festival ...

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"Every time a song ends, clap. Every time someone claps before the song is really over, drink."

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The New Pornographers perform “Sing Me Spanish Techno,” off their 2005 album Twin Cinema. Canadian indie rock band The New ...

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No, Smashmouth won't be coming to Dillo Day, but would alcohol on the lakefill be a good enough consolation for you?

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A beer garden will be open on the northeast corner of the Dillo Day field from 1 p.m. to 7 ...

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Human Sexuality class on hiatus, Fitz signs new contract and more.

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Will his contract extension be a blessing or a bust? Pat Fitzgerald's letters from the future reveal all.

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Step-by-step instructions on how to embarrass yourself next time you're drunk and looking for trouble.

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A historic announcement, passing the DREAM Act and more.

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Foley rally, Engineers for a Sustainable World install solar panels, and more.

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In case you were busy vandalizing the Rock, here’s a recap of some news you may have missed this week.

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In case you were busy writing in Dickie Humps, here’s a recap of some news you may have missed this week.

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Read about Protess, the new One Book, and the still-echoing repercussions of the infamous Fucksaw.

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Illustration by Gus Wezerek/North by Northwestern Our campus isn’t exactly a haven for wildlife. Even the most intrepid explorers will ...

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A recap of some news you may have missed this week.

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This week, we cover Valentine's Day, Evanston closes down Borders and The Daily exposes Deru -- again.

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A couple other things happened on campus this week, believe it or not.

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It turns out it may not be a long, long walk for that fourth roommate up to campus after all.

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How do you avoid having your house inspected? A rundown of ways to escape Evanston's housing ordinances.

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Aziz Ansari might have trouble running for ASG Senate.

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More high school seniors than ever are hoping to be a part of the "White and Purple."

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If only we had a dollar for every time Northwestern University ends up on Gawker. This time there are no ...

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A new rink graces campus as potential bros grace the frat quad.

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The recent US Empowered event on campus represents the latest attempt to attract local minority students to Northwestern.

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Medill Innocence Project could be in trouble, IFC could get booze in frat houses and Burgie could solve all our problems.

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Ease registration blues by catching up with the goings-on of our microcosm.

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What will Evanston decide about off-campus housing? Who won Tuesday's elections? What is the city doing about all these chickens?

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A few things you might know (no blackface for Halloween) and a few things you haven't heard from the past week.

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This Week in Review is full of surveys -- finding a king and queen, rating the best undergrad institution and schooling our school in sexual health.

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NU parties hard as the Medill Innocence Project heads to the Supreme Court.

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Carrots and Chicago Marathon make sense, but how does Snoop Dogg fit into the mix?

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Classes can be a time-suck, but never fear, news was still happening around you.

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Northwestern settles for $2 million, the administration lavishes praise on the class of 2014 and a Medill instructor chases a supposed thief down the street.

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OVER 25 POINTS: You’re a NUperstar! You set a shining example for thousands of your fellow students, and Morty’s got ...

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A&O will release fewer than 50 tickets to “A&O Presents: Tracy Morgan” at noon on Saturday, Feb. 6 — the ...

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The Wildcats lost in Tampa, but the overwhelming emotions of fans and players alike say a lot about the Northwestern Community.

Hillary Clinton as Lady Gaga? Naturally.

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It's irresponsible and wrong for Republican state governors to refuse funding from President Obama's stimulus package when their citizens desperately need it.

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Going to D.C. for the inauguration sure was a trip. Get it? A trip.

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By accepting Blagojevich's offer, Illinois's new senator demonstrates that he has no common sense.

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Obama's popularity and Palin's controversy stacked the cards against him.

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With some help from history, it's easy to find the flaw in McCain's argument.

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With his campaign's tone, McCain's candidacy won't be all that suffers.

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Obama's antagonistic strategy may be working, but it feels like politics as usual.