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SCENE+HEARD presents

THE SCENE FALL 2014

A Comprehensive Culture Guide to Fall Quarter

Noyes Street Guide Lauren Myers

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All photos courtesy of DMK Burger & Fish

As many returning Northwestern North Campus dwellers know, downtown Evanston is only a short 20 minute walk away. However, as September leans towards October, the leaves start to fall, cold wind ripples the lake, and the first snowflakes appear, that comfortable 0.9-mile (so says Google Maps) walk to Chipotle becomes unbearable.

And, while devoted Uberers always have a sure option, there may be something better nestled right in your northern territory. So, freshmen: Your questions about North Campus cuisine come with an easy one-word answer: Noyes.

Just five minutes from each North Campus residence hall, Noyes Street has virtually everything you need. From juicy burgers and New York-style sandwiches to Intelligentsia coffee, this hidden jewel in Evanston provides a welcomed break from the dining hall, all while accommodating studying, dry cleaning and nail painting at other shops.

My Top Three Noyes St. Noms:

DMK BURGER & FISH

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They sometimes have free sweet potato fries with your wildcard.

A regular Saturday hangout spot for NU students AND they deliver!

Al's deli The Midwest meets a taste of NYC with incredible Iced Butter Cookies.

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In addition to all the restaurants, museums and cool venues for formals that Chicago has to offer, theatre performances comprise another one of the Windy City’s gems. In this Chicago Theatre guide, you’ll read about 6 shows that run during fall quarter 2014 around the Chicagoland area. We’ll include a brief description of the show, how much you’ll be paying, how to get to the theatre and even where to eat around the venue.

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If you’re in the mood to laugh….

Avenue Q at the Mercury Theater Avenue Q is the grown-up, inappropriate older cousin to Sesame Street, in that it deals with your everyday life situations with both puppets and live human characters. But with songs like “The Internet is for Porn” and “Everyone’s a Little Bit Racist,” the musical addresses more adult issues through catchy tunes. The plot follows college grad Princeton in his quest to find his purpose in the big city.

Runs Through October 26: Wednesdays and Thursdays 7:30 pm, Fridays 8:00 pm, Saturdays 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm, Sundays 3:00 pm and 6:30 pm Tickets: start at $25 and go up to $65 on Saturday shows.

Purchase them from this page: http://www.mercurytheaterchicago.com/onstage.html Directions: Walk to the Davis CTA station, take the Purple line toward Howard, switch to the Red Line toward 95th. Get off the red line at Sheridan and walk to Mercury Theater, 3745 N Southport Ave. Dining near venue: Deleece, menu available here http://www.deleece. com/, Cullen’s Bar & Grill, menu available here. http://chicago.menupages.com/restaurants/cullensbar-grill/menu

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Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind at the Neo-Futurarium TML is the signature show of the Neo-Futurists. Each week a new “menu” of 30 plays is condensed and performed in a 60 minute show that is unified only by “a perspective of absolute honesty.” The ensuing improvised performance promises absurdity and hilarity. Additionally, the show is the longest-running in Chicago today, having begun over 25 years ago in December 1988. Here are more tips for attending the show. http://neofuturists.org/faq/ Runs continuously: Fridays and Saturdays at 11:30 pm and Sundays at 7:00 pm.

Tickets: cost $9 plus the roll of a single six-sided die, so between $10-$15. They can be purchased online for $20 and you’ll receive $1-$6 back when you arrive to pick them up, depending on what you roll then.

Available here: https://neofuturists.secure.force.com/ticket#details_ a0SU0000001LwI4MAK Directions: Walk to the Davis CTA station, take the Purple line toward Howard, switch to the Red line toward 95th. Get off at Berwyn and walk west to N Ashland Ave, then walk south to 5153 N Ashland Ave. Dining near venue: Hamburger Mary’s, menu available here: http://hamburgermarys.com/chicago/menu/, Lady Gregory’s Irish Bar & Restaurant, menu available here: http://ladygregorys.com/LadyGregoryMenus.html

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If you’re in the mood for a classic….

King Lear at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater One of Shakespeare’s most widely-appreciate plays, King Lear revolves around an aging monarch who descends into madness after dividing his kingdom among his daughters. He loses everything, and the tragedy stands as a reminder that “even the most powerful among us can be undone.”

Runs September 9 -- November 9: Showtime depends on day of the week and date.

Tickets: start at $48. Available here: http://www.chicagoshakes.com/plays_and_events/lear/ learstory Directions: Walk to the Davis CTA station, take the Purple line to Howard, switch to the Red line toward 95th. Get off the Red line at Grand-Red and walk to Navy Pier, where the Theater is located.

Dining near venue: Harry Caray’s Tavern, menu available here: https://www.harrycarays.com/harrycaraystavernnavypier/Menus.aspx, Chicago Chop House, not in Navy Pier, menu available here: http:// chicagochophouse.com/menu/

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If you’re in the mood for a historical drama….

Native Son at the Court Theatre Chicago’s Nambi E. Kelley has adapted Richard Wright’s 1940 novel about 20-year-old Bigger Thomas, a young black man living in the South Side of Chicago in the 1930s. Wright’s story of oppression, freedom and justice is brought to life in this new adaptation geared for today’s generation. The theatre is located in Hyde Park, so this could be ideal if you’re trying to find something to do with your friends at U Chicago.

Runs September 11 -- October 12: Wednesdays and Thursdays 7:30 pm, Fridays 8:00 pm, Saturdays 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm, Sundays 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm Tickets: cost between $35-$65. Available here: http:// tickets.courttheatre.org/shows/native%20son/events Directions: Walk to the Davis CTA station, take the Purple Line toward Howard, switch to the Red line toward 95th. Get off at Garfield-Red, walk to the Garfield Red Line Station, take the 55 bus toward the Museum of Science and Industry. Get off at 55th Street & Ellis and walk to 5535 S Ellis Avenue.

Dining near venue: Piccolo Mondo, menu available here: http://www.piccolomondo.us/.

Nile restaurant, menu available here: https://www.grubhub.com/chicago/nile-restaurant-chicago/?showSmallSearchWidget=Y Photo courtesy of Good Reads

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All My Sons at the Raven Theatre Arthur Miller’s timeless drama tells the story of Joe Keller, a retired businessman who possibly provided faulty airplane parts that resulted in the crashes and deaths of multiple airmen in World War II. Joe’s partner was convicted of negligence for the crime, while Joe went free.

The tense situation becomes complicated when Joe’s son proposes to the partner’s daughter while her brother distrusts the entire Keller family.

Runs September 22 -- November 15: Thursdays thru Saturdays 7:30 pm, Sundays 3:00 pm.

Tickets: cost $15 for students. Available here: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/933749?_ga=1.

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OPEN HOUSE CHICAGO by: katherine richter

For 48 hours, the Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) hosts a free, public festival to welcome Chicagoans into its hidden architectural masterpieces. Open House Chicago (OHC) runs October 18-19, and while the homecoming game against Nebraska falls on Saturday, we suggest meandering through the city’s coolest architecture the morning (or afternoon) after. Exploration can include refurbished mansions, theatres, hotels, private clubs and more. These four spots are on our list--bonus points if you squeeze in a killer brunch.

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Columbia Yacht Club 111 N. Lake Shore Dr. | Neighborhood: Downtown Distance to Campus: 13.0 Miles CTA Stop: Monroe (Red)

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Even for novice boaters, the Columbia Yacht Club offers an impressive tour, not to mention spectacular sights from its vantage point of Lake Shore Drive. This private club opens the doors of its ferry, MV Abegweit, exposing its dining room, steering room and outdoor deck to guests for the weekend. The air may be crisp by mid-October, but this yacht-turned-event space is worth the trip for the “unparalleled� views of the Chicago harbor, skyline and Grant Park.

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Lincoln Park Conservatory 2391 N. Stockton Dr. | Neighborhood: Lincoln Park Distance to Campus: 10.1 Miles CTA Stop: Fullerton (Red)

While Lincoln Park Zoo may receive much of the buzz, this trendy neighborhood outside of the city is also host to different, less buzzedabout gems, one being the Lincoln Park Conservatory, built between 1890-1895. OHC offers access to the conservatory’s production houses normally closed to the public, on top exposure to its two spectacular, artificially heated lily pools. Visitors can revel in the “paradise under glass” as the weather begins to take a turn toward the worst.

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A 14-story structure, the original Sears Tower building is distant in height from the current Sears (Willis) Tower, which stands at 108 stories and ascends over downtown Chicago. The original tower adjoined the former 3.3 million-square-foot Merchandise Building of the old Sears Roebuck & Company complex, but the building has since been demolished. Plans to refurbish the surrounding area of the original Sears Tower are in store, but for now, we don’t mind the acting time capsule of smaller-scale architecture that was triumphant back then.

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Emil Bach House 7415 N. Sheridan Rd. | Neighborhood: Rogers Park Distance to Campus: 2.9 Miles CTA Stop: Howard (RedG)

Rogers Park--one of the “most economically and ethnically diverse� neighborhoods in Chicago--is frequented by many Medill sophomores for their mandatory Reporting in Diverse Communities class. Otherwise, Rogers Park is often overlooked by students as Wrigleyville, Lincoln Park and downtown areas have more popular nightlife and dining options. Rarely open to the public, this Frank Lloyd Wright original design, however, can draw in architecture buffs or just someone with an appreciative, historically-keen eye. An added bonus: Rogers Park is adjacent to Evanston, meaning a quick trip on the CTA. 19

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Shopping Guide Erica Witte

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This is not your average Macy’s. Formally Marshall Fields and the second largest department store in the universe, Macy’s State Street is your destination touristy store, with designer labels, sales and coupons to boot. (Sorry, didn’t mean to make you recall its insane shoe shop.) Even more gorgeous during the holiday season —which starts immediately after Halloween, mind you—the window displays are as close to those of NYC as Chicago gets. Make sure to hit the Christmas tree lighting in early November because last year Nick Cannon was there…OMG? (Not really.)

Deals So unless you’re an overeager Medill student, you probably won’t notice the stacks of newspapers in each dining hall. Well, now is your time to start. Nearly every day Macy’s has a cutout coupon in the Tribune, usually good for 10 dollars off a purchase of 25 dollars or more, 20 percent off your purchase, or something similar. Pocket those babies and take them to the clearance rack for ridiculously awesome savings.

Good for: Fancier formal dresses, higher-end clothing at sweet prices or simply an escape from the Evanston bubble into a big city tourist destination.

Transportation: Take the Saturday Chicago Express, and get off at the Art Institute. Walk toward North Michigan Avenue (passing Panera Bread along the way), and continue until you hit State Street. Take a right, and well, you can’t miss it. If for some reason you do, it’s right by the Chicago sign where tourists will be snapping selfies.

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Ooh, so foreign! Some of you with farmland hometowns in Iowa have probably never heard of Topshop, so I’ll fill you in. Founded in 1964 in the United Kingdom, Topshop has since become the quintessential cool-girl (and now, cool-guy) fashion hub, famous for its funky prints, daring dresses and amazing collaborations (think Kate Moss and Christopher Kane). Good thing Chicago is one of the four U.S. cities with no fear of the British invasion. Located on your new favorite street--North Michigan Avenue--the local Topshop houses a women’s and a men’s shop (Topman), both of which are fair game.

Deals On a college budget, the British retailer can sometimes seem pricey.

Though, the 10% college discount does help. Combine that with the occasional massive sale, and Topshop is suddenly more than affordable.

Good for Bar night bodycon dresses, basic crop tops and killer accessories.

Transportation Hop on the Intercampus shuttle and get off at the last stop.

Head toward North Michigan Ave (about two blocks), and you’re literally right there. You’re welcome.

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Though there’s one in Skokie, the Chicago location is a bit easier to reach by mass transportation. Nordstrom Rack is where you can buy racks of all types: shoe racks, baker’s racks, bike racks, you name it. (Probably the worst joke ever, but I couldn’t resist.) At The Rack--not to be confused with The Rock--you’ll find discounted versions of your favorite Nordstrom labels, like Marc by Marc Jacobs, Joie and DVF. The Rack has a reputation as a shoe lover’s haven, but its handbag and clothing selection is also hard to beat.

Deals Check its website for sale-on-sale announcements. About once a season, the store will offer an additional 25% off sale items, making that Theory blazer all the more affordable. (I got one for 30 dollars there once!)

Good for Interview clothes, designer shoes and jeans.

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Transportation Again, ride that Intercampus shuttle all the way downtown. Nordstrom Rack is located across the street from Topshop, right off North Michigan Avenue, next to a beautiful Anthropologie (important FYI).

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Welcome to Northwestern, Lil’ ‘Cats! We know Wildcat Welcome can be overwhelming. Registering for your first classes, daunting. Putting hundreds of new faces to names—seemingly impossible. And navigating the campus?

Extremely confusing (The Northwestern App is actually helpful for this. Download it now).

But, the peak of your new life occurs in the few weeks when the weather remains beautiful in Evanston, so we want to help you make the most of your first Fall Quarter. Here, we map out crucial outdoor spots where you can forget about your overbearing (read: caring) PA and the smell of your dorm room, and finally, just finally, chill with you “NU” Friends. photo courtesy of The Prospect

1 The Lakefill The Rocks If you haven’t spent an afternoon strolling on the Lakefill outside of Norris, do you even go here? You’re bound to run into your new classmates, and you can scope out the upperclassmen that set up camp on the grass like it’s their job. With a picturesque view of Chicago in the distance and an omnipresent air of pure weather-appreciating joy, the Lakefill is basically a #socialmecca (and a social media one—beware) on a warm day.

2 The Shakespeare Garden Impress your hallmates by showing them this lush #campusgem for the first time. You’ll feel like you’ve been transported into the Elizabethan era, and because closet nerdiness is so trendy at NU, no one will even think its weird if you throw out a few of your favorite Shakespeare quotes.

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3 North Beach It’s like a real beach, but at school. Frolic about in Lake Michigan before it gets so cold that swimming in the water becomes better known as the Polar Plunge. Pro Tip: bring your Wildcard for beach access.

4 The Grassy Knolls between Louis Hall and University Library I’m not sure if these have an official title, but you’ve found them if you’re surrounded by sculptures and shade. These #knolls are great for a quick, nature-soaked power nap between classes on South Campus.

5 Circle Bench Hidden among trees outside Deering Library, this spot is a go-to for #southcampuschillers. Though the adjacent Deering Meadow is prime hang-out real-estate as well, this shaded bench proves a little less mainstream. It’s also low-key enough that we would recommend coming here if you need some time alone with your NU thoughts.

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If countless admission materials haven’t already filled you in on the perks of being a Northwestern student, get ready for one more: Free admission to the Art Institute of Chicago. The museum’s enormous collections include famed impressionists like Degas and Monet as well as works from Picasso, Georgia O’Keefe and Marc Chagall. Ready to recreate the Ferris Bueller’s day off scene in front of “Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte?”

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The museum is a must-visit and is currently hosting a René Magritte surrealist collection until October 13th. To get an idea of Magritte’s exhibit, take a look at the advertisement: A massive sculpture of two feet that morph into boots, modeled after his painting “The Red Model” on the Oak Street Beach.

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Can’t make it before the 13th?

Worry not: the surrealism continues at the Museum of Contemporary Ar t (MCA) with Unbound: Contemporary Art After Frida Kahlo.

The MCA will also host a David Bowie retrospective, featuring photography, lyrics, costumes, set designs and more,

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opening September 23rd.

The unique installation has drawn buzzworthy press, prompting ticket sales to start now. It also features a number of related events, including screenings, covers, and talks from filmmakers and artists on Bowie’s influence.

For more free fun at the Art Institute—and a touch of the East and West coasts to cure homesickness—the City Lost and Found opens October 26th, showing photographic and cinematic depictions of Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York from 1960-1980.

On October 19, the sculpture terrace will become home to Tony Smith’s “Wall,” an impressive 18 by 8 foot early minimalist work.

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While Cloud Gate in Millennium Park (“The Bean,” as you probably know it) is a necessary sight, Chicago’s streets are home to a number of other impressive public art pieces.

Before the temperature starts to drop, check out the Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park as well as the seated Lincoln sculpture. Conveniently, both are accessible by the same L stop as the Art Institute.

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From there, head west on Randolph St. to find “Monument With A Standing Beast” on the James R. Thompson Center Plaza. The abstract Jean Dubuffet sculpture is sometimes referred to as “Snoopy in a Blender.”

On the south end of Grant Park you can find Agora, a group of 106 headless and armless iron sculptures by Polish female artist Magdalena Abakanowicz. And just three blocks west of the Art Institute stands Alexander Calder’s “Flamingo,” a 53foot red stabile that pops in front of its drearier Federal Building backdrop.

“Monument With A Standing Beast” also known as “Snoopy in a Blender.”

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Chicago Neighborhoods Guide Aliza Abarbanel

We’re not ones to put down Evanston, but sometimes our Northshore neighborhood can seem a little too small. So when you’re itching for adventure, hop on the El and explore the city! Checking out downtown Chicago is a given, but don’t forget these neighborhoods en route.

Pilsen (Pink Line) eat Head to Simone’s for great drinks and above-average bar food in a very unique location. With tables repurposed from the old Westinghouse High School chem lab and a performing arts space/gallery in the back, it’s not exactly your typical tavern.

see Whether you’re an avid art fan or just looking for a rad Instagram background, be sure to check out the Radio Arte and Yollocalli mural. Painted onto the offices of local radio station 90.5FM, the mural was created as decoration by the National Museum of Mexican Art when the station opened 13 years ago. Be sure to peek into the street-facing DJ booth when you’re there!

do Check out Knee Deep Vintage for unique furniture, art and clothing. The selection is pulled in part from Chicago estate sales, meaning there’s a mix of killer vintage housewares and jewelry, in addition to the usual thrift store fare. Keep your eyes out for monthly sale parties and double down on the deals.

Belmont (Red Line) eat Head to Simone’s for great drinks and above-average bar food in a very unique location. With tables repurposed from the old Westinghouse High School chem lab and a performing arts space/gallery in the back, it’s not exactly your typical tavern.

see Whether you’re an avid art fan or just looking for a rad Instagram background, be sure to check out the Radio Arte and Yollocalli mural. Painted onto the offices of local radio station 90.5FM, the mural was created as decoration by the National Museum of Mexican Art when the station opened 13 years ago. Be sure to peek into the street-facing DJ booth when you’re there!

do Check out Knee Deep Vintage for unique furniture, art and clothing. The selection is pulled in part from Chicago estate sales, meaning there’s a mix of killer vintage housewares and jewelry, in addition to the usual thrift store fare. Keep your eyes out for monthly sale parties and double down on the deals.

Wicker Park (Blue Line) eat

If deep dish pizza is weighing you down, make a pilgrimage to Birchwood Kitchen ASAP. The menu is decidedly fresh, with blueberry basil lemonade, ricotta peach crostinis and chicken sausage. Bring a bottle of wine (or more, who are we to judge) because it’s BYOB.

see Browse through Chicago’s famous Reckless Records for a classic end to your day in Wicker Park. While there are multiple stores throughout Chicago, this is the original location and it’s selection is unparalleled. Document the day in the store’s photo booth, and be sure to check out the dollar bin before you check out.

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Looking to break away from dining hall food? Take a cooking class at Naveen’s Cuisine. Menus rotate, so there should be something for everyone. Don’t forget to bring an iPod with you to set the perfect soundtrack while you cook.

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There’s nothing better than a mug of hot chocolate during a snowstorm.

When the temperature drops, go to Katherine Anne Confections for hot cocoa with homemade marshmallows and a few truffles. Foodies should take note of their truffle and cocoa tastings, where you can sample flights of hot chocolate.

see Check out Challengers Comics + Conversation for a classic comic book store with a carefully curated selection. Looking to get into comic books but not sure where to start? The store specializes in giving recommendations.

Comic book geeks rejoice: with frequent discussions and presentations on comic books/graphic novels, it’s the perfect space to be an unapologetic fanboy.

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Logan Hardware is a very cool record store with a very cool secret. Buy a record and get a free ticket to the “secret” arcade in the back, where you can play both vintage and modern arcade games. The record selection is excellent, and the store prides itself on being unpretentious, so feel to buy as many Katy Perry records as you can possibly carry.

Edgewater (Red Line) eat Go beyond Andy’s and expand your frozen custard palette at Lickity Split Frozen Custard. Blend custard with red velvet cupcakes, buy old fashioned candy, get a banana split. It’s sure to be delicious.

see Whether you’re looking to decorate your apartment or just in the mood to look at artwork, check out Las Manos Gallery. The popular Edgewater storefront gallery is only open on the weekends, so be sure to plan your trip accordingly.

do Soak up the sun while you still can and lay out on Kathy Osterman Beach.

Locals refer to it as “Hollywood Beach,” “Family Beach,” and “Gay Beach,” so head over if any of those three labels sound appealing. With a heavily stocked concession stand and a pier with a view of Downtown Chicago, it sounds like the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

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Did you know that WNUR is Northwestern’s radio channel that is heard not just on campus but throughout Chicago and even larger audience through web For streaming? starters, check out Streetbeat, The Jazz show (you can’t

be in Chicago and not appreciate jazz), and The Rock Show.

Music is inherently defined as cool, but being part of WNUR is so much more.

Tanner Howard, a Rock Show DJ, takes pride in making not-strictly-commercial artists and music styles be heard.

“Part of our reputation is being that station that plays twenty minutes of layered noise music, but I’d rather have that reputation than a station that only played the shitty top 40 “music” that you hear everywhere else,” says Tanner.

Another nice thing about the Rock Show, Tanner adds is the people: “Everyone involved has a bit of a different specialty, so it’s cool interacting with a bunch of different people who are savants about specific scenes or micro genres.”

So if music’s your thing, I say go for it. With 30 programs, there’s bound to be something down your alley. And if not start your own program! Last year, two freshmen, Louis Oh and Danny Hwang started K-Sound, a channel specializing in Korean indie music (note: “Gangnam Style” does not even begin to represent half of Korean music - if Psy or K-pop is the only thing you know about Korean music, you MUST tune in to this channel ).

And no, you don’t have to be RTVF major to appreciate music!

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To say Dance Marathon is huge is an understatement: It’s one of the defining moments of Northwestern life.

The largest student-run philanthropy in the nation, the 30-hour Dance Marathon raises move for a different charity each year.

As President Obama said in a video cheering NU Dance Marathoners, “30 hours of dancing takes ‘Let’s move!’ to a whole new level,” but it’s a meaningful experience that many Wildcats take pride in.

Ian Pappas, who served in the Corporate committee, says he loves NUDM “because it gives me a way to give back to my community … all while having the time of my life and creating meaningful connections with my fellow peers!”

This year it raised a staggering amount of $1.3 million for Team Joseph, which is committed to finding a treatment and cure to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

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Rachel Rogers was on the general board last year where she was able to shadow different committees with other fellow “(mainly) freshmen.” ...which is another way of saying the best way to get involved because you get to go to different committees’ meetings without the workload of each committee.

“Day of, however, it’s crazy,” says Rachel. “So we wake up at like 5AM and start setting up fencing and setting up the stage. Once the gates finally open there are three things you could be doing day of: stage crew, lakefill crew, or running.”

Stage crew: helps with set changes - a.k.a. lot of heavy lifting.

LakeFIll crew: hang out on the lakefill making sure everything is running smoothly. runner : be van certified and go pick up artists from the airport and pick up food for the mayfest crew throughout the day.

Before you think this is all work (and in case you don’t really know about Dillo), Mayfest team gets to choose and organize the entirety of a school-wide music festival (think Lollapalooza at NU). Past lineups include: 2 Chainz, OK Go, Steve Aoki, Regina Spektor, and more.

According to Rachel, “It’s just a great opportunity to get involved in all of the different sides of being in charge of a large scale event, whether it’s being on a committee and directly contributing or doing work day of.”

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“Whether it be picking out clothes for the show, working backstage during the show, or helping with marketing and PR, students feel as though they have equally contributed to help make the Spring Fashion Show happen,” says Taylor Salit, a member of Unity, Northwestern’s charity fashion show club.

Unity combines fashion and good causes together. Vanessa Gao explains that the staff gather each year to decide a charity to support. With fifteen brands and a 200+ audience, the past spring show was beyond success. What is more Unity raised thousands of dollars and all proceeds went to No Stigmas, a non profit organization that raises awareness for suicide and mental illness issues. It was truly a celebration of “fashion and free expression” as Vanessa puts it.

It’s definitely not The Devil Wears Prada kind of runway in the sense that it’s no competition and all about cooperation. Not only designer wear, but also student designers get to share their talents and models who show personality make the show an unforgettable scene!

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5 STUDIO 22 Studio 22 is a student production company at Northwestern that awards grants every quarter to a varying (usually around three) number of films. Students apply for the grants every quarter to direct a film, and grants (around $2000 each) are given each year to the winning applicants, usually around three projects, says Troy Lewis.

Films like “The Mortician,” “Now Playing” and “Bystander” were featured in film festivals such as ShockerFest, We Like ‘Em Short Film Festival and SoDak Animation Festival.

At Studio 22 you can write, produce or direct, or be part of crew!

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6 blast http://groups.northwestern.edu/blast/

BLAST stands for Ballroom Latin and Swing Team. But before you get scared by the word “team,” be assured: BLAST has a competitive division AS WELL as a social dancing division.

Most of all, BLAST has classes and also organizes dancing events on campus. Eleni Dima, a member of BLAST, says that it’s very easy for first timers to get involved because “BLAST “BLASTpeople peopleLOOOVE LOOOVEteaching teachingand andanswering answeringquestions.” questions.” Can’t make up your mind? Just go for it then. Things are chill and fluid at BLAST. Dima adds that some of her friends who started competitive decided they prefer social dancing, and that is that. And her weekend travels for social dancing sounds amazing!

Benjamin Kraft, another BLAST member, says, “Of“Ofcourse coursedancing dancingis why is whywe’re we’reallallthere, there, andand wewe all all lovelove it, but it’sit’s dancing withwith people as as awesome, welcoming, hilarious, andand funfun it, but dancing people awesome, welcoming, hilarious, BLAST members makes experience unique.” as as BLAST members thatthat makes thethe experience trulytruly unique.”

Really, no need to be an expert. Kraft joined BLAST with no prior dance experience, save “homecoming and prom at my predominately white high school.” Why he joined? “While the Bernie may be the best dance of all time, I still really wanted to learn more styles so that no matter what music was playing, I could have fun dancing to it with my friends,” says Kraft.

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7 helicon You must check out Helicon artwork. It is beautiful. But what’s more, it is at the heart of artistic expression.

Prose, poetry, photography, short films, 3D creations, costume design, comics, flash games, mixed media, scripts, paintings, lyrics, drawngs... you name it!

Helicon is a place you can “geek out with other visual artists, writers and musicians and actually grow from it,” says Cara Fromm. “I basically see it as a way to showcase student work, no matter where they live on campus or what their interests are.”

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8 international student associaton Especially for newbies, the International Student Association can be just what you’re looking for. A home away from home for both international and domestic students according to Lara Saldanha, a senior who’s been part of ISA since her freshman year.

Contrary to what you may think, ISA is not international students’ exclusive. Saldanha says that its goal is to “encourage global citizenship on campus” and help out “students coming from or going abroad.”

So if you’re interested in studying abroad or even just learning about different cultures and making cool new friends, why not ISA? For Abigail Watt, ISA friends were an “awesome group to have around because they reminded me a lot of my friends from home.” Watt said that even though everyone’s from different places, everyone got along well and it was just nice to hang around with fun people.

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9 HAPPINESS CLUB http://hcnu.org/ happinessclubnu@gmail.com 804.410.4268

What’s life without happiness, eh?

“Happiness Club is a delight. The little things in life count towards our overall happiness as much as the big things, and the Happiness Club is dedicated to spreading this everyday happiness,” says Sherry Chiu.

You’ll find them handing out candies and dancing in funny costumes to rock the library during midterms and finals. You’ll find them at The Rock spreading smiles. You’ll find them to be truly happy people :) For Sherry, spreading the happiness virus gives her as much joy as if she were the one to receive it.

“And I plan to do much more in the future!”

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