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Other songs performed by Iranian artist Farnaz Khosh-Sirat drew from classical Persian poetry, including works by Hafez emphasizing themes of grievance and the necessity of love and friendship.

Iranian artist Farnaz Khosh-Sirat performed at the “Among the Tulips” concert behind the mural she had created for Multicultural Center through the week of April 12.

Iranian artist Farnaz Khosh-Sirat’s opening pieces, performed in a minor scale, centered on grief and loss. One referenced a well-known lyric, “from the blood of the youth, a tulip has grown,” a line that mirrored the Multicultural Center’s tulip mural behind her.

This week on Who Asked You, Assistant Opinion Editor Ivy Frater and Opinion Columnist Allie Deutsch talk about surviving, and thriving in, Northwestern winters, dining hall rankings and lessons from freshman year.

“When the Blue Line is compared to other “L” systems, it is glaringly obvious that the line lacks the fundamental uniqueness to its service that all of the others possess,” writes Copy Editor George Koutrouvelis.

In Opinion: “I know I have the capacity to get back in shape, it’s only a question of whether or not I want it,” writes Opinion Columnist Sylvie Slotkin.

City Council unanimously voted to provide just less than $63,000 in additional aid for Wesley tenants Monday. It also expanded its guaranteed income program to all Evanston residents 55 years and older living at or below 185% of the federal poverty level.

In Opinion: “Instead of creating community and new bonds, I think people living in my dorm are soon going to dread my presence in the elevator,” writes Assistant Opinion Editor Ivy Frater.

In the first episode of Fieldnotes, a special episode of What’s New at NU, Emmy-award winner and Medill Prof. Craig Duff talked about his career in video, his recent theatre projects and his search for stories.

Multimedia Managing Editor Ruby Dowling joined Evanston Running Club members for an early-morning training session as part of the club’s 2026 free 0-5k Training Program.

Last week, The Daily reported on how Northwestern’s transition to UnitedHealthcare is affecting faculty and staff, Evanston City Council considering the future of the city’s newest TIF district and an NU alum speaking about their culinary journey and appearance on MasterChef.

When does curiosity turn into a microaggression? We break down the Sabrina Carpenter Coachella moment, celebrity accountability and what we can all learn.

Hear from four Northwestern students pursuing at least three majors. These “unicorns” reflect on tips and strategies that help them manage workload.

In Opinion: “I’ve gone on dates with two guys from school now, three if you count a frat date party,” writes Columnist Sylvie Slotkin.

The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board of Education weighed additional spending cuts while community members sharply criticized the decision to cut middle school librarians.

After three years of waiting, Olivia Rodrigo is releasing an album in June, after the single “drop dead” gave listeners a preview. Managing Editor Melody Xu and A&E Assistant Editor Alden Farrow share their predictions.

In Opinion: “We asked ourselves, how is it that we go to a school of 9,000 people, yet only see and talk to the same 100 or so every single weekend?” writes Assistant Opinion Editor Ivy Frater.

Last week, Northwestern Medicine’s Human Longevity Clinic conducted a study on biological age, Evanston City Council rejected the “Circuit Breaker” program and the Northwestern Figure Skating Club placed 13th at Nationals.

DJ Perl is a sophomore at Northwestern. He recently signed a record deal with AAO Records, and his new single, “Where?” was released on April 17.

In this episode, The Daily reports on hot takes of the week, and Opinion Editor Alexia Sextou and Assistant Opinion Editor Ivy Frater talk walking, joking and (not) living with your family.

As one of Northwestern’s standout teams, the women’s lacrosse team continues to see success as No. 2 in the country. On this episode, Newsletter Editor Yoni Zacks breaks down the team’s key strengths and underscores what he believes will be crucial for a successful postseason run.

In Opinion: “To this day, I have the same tendency to escape rooms — both literally and figuratively,” writes Assistant Opinion Editor Ivy Frater.

In Opinion: “If you could see my social calendar, you’d understand why my hamper has turned into a textile avalanche,” writes Columnist Sylvie Slotkin.

City Council tabled Housing4All, Evanston’s first-ever strategic housing plan, in a 5-4 vote Monday. Councilmembers will have until April 20 to submit written amendments, and voting on the plan will take place on May 11.

Why are Evanston parents upset about Evanston/Skokie School District 65's new iPad purchase? What is next for the Northwestern men’s basketball team as most of its players enter the transfer portal? What legacy has Director of Athletic Bands Dan Farris left on athletic games and the Northwestern Marching Band? The Daily answers these questions and recaps other top stories from the last week.