Pop superstar and singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo commanded the crowd’s attention Tuesday night during a booming performance at a packed United Center. Rodrigo last performed in Chicago in April 2022 while touring for her debut album, “SOUR,” at the mid-sized Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom. For her sophomore effort, “GUTS,” however, she has upgraded to comfortably filling.
Ten days after McCormick freshman Liv Bernstein said goodbye to her parents on Deering Meadow, she said hello to her “Northwestern mom” outside of McCulloch Hall. Heather Metz, 48, had driven to Evanston from Wilmette on a sunny Friday afternoon, a dozen cupcakes — nut-free — in the back of her SUV. The trip wasn’t.
Local union members called attention to a construction project on Sherman Avenue Monday with a symbol that’s hard to miss — a 12-foot tall inflatable rat. According to members of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, the rat makes an appearance whenever union workers protest a project that doesn’t meet area standards. Strapped.
Joelton Mayfield adores baseball, loves pickles and is a big “croc enjoyer.” He was raised in Texas, but hates Texas-themed bars. Even after moving from his hometown to country-hub Nashville, he kept his small town charm as he pursues his passion. On tour, he catches baseball games when he can, shows off a giant pickle.
Northwestern affirmed its commitment to diversity in a statement Thursday after the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that affirmative action admission policies are unconstitutional. The decision strikes down the use of race as a factor in college admissions processes. The case, Students for Fair Admissions. v. Harvard and University of North Carolina, is expected to have.