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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Image of the Northwestern Lakefill, with animated gold and white balloons towards the bottom, a cluster of red balloons floating, and “Dillo Day Playlist” in white writing.

The Daily’s guide to Dillo Day 2025’s performers and their music

May 14, 2025

Dillo Day is this weekend. With carnival-themed outfits in the works and festivities being planned, Saturday is set to be the perfect day … Unless you’re that one person who doesn’t know the artists. If...

Rock band ‘Inertia’ sets career into motion as the winner of Battle of the Artists

April 29, 2025

The Daily talks to Northwestern freshman rock band Inertia about their formation, inspiration and ambition following their win at Mayfest Productions’s Battle of the Artists.     ALEX KAHN:...

Students dance as Medill freshman and DJ Jared Perlmutter, known by his stage name Perl, plays his set during the Battle of the Artists.

Performers battle with beats and ballads for chance to play at Dillo Day

April 27, 2025

In a dimly lit room with hovering disco balls, Evanston event venue PALMHOUSE, pulsated with music. Students sang and swayed along to songs from “Isn’t She Lovely” by Stevie Wonder to “Red Wine...

Digital Diaries: ’Cats react to ‘Carnival Dillo’ theme announcement

February 21, 2025

In this episode, The Daily reports on students’ mixed reactions to Mayfest’s “Carnival Dillo” theme announcement for the 53rd Dillo Day. After enjoying carnival-themed food in dining halls, ’Cats...

Jayal: Dillo Day: Does Northwestern know how to party?

Jayal: Dillo Day: Does Northwestern know how to party?

May 19, 2024

Dillo Day had a rude start. I had smug plans to sleep in to avoid the midday exhaustion that would no doubt afflict most Northwestern students. Unfortunately, I live in Bobb Hall, and was awoken early...

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