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Students upset after email from Schill International students frustrated about tokenization By JOYCE LI

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Northwestern University President Michael Schill sent an email to the NU community ahead of Homecoming Weekend, titled “Celebrating a sense of excitement and possibility.” He recounted a heartwarming anecdote about International Student Orientation in which he came upon “a young man with two BIG suitcases and an equally big smile.” “Unlike many of the alumni who will be visiting this weekend, he didn’t really know where he was going, so I did my best to help,” Schill wrote in the Oct. 3 message. “Immediately, a couple of students jumped in along with staff to get him settled.” Many international students took issue with the email, saying their impression of move-in day is less brighteyed and idyllic. Students told The Daily they recall a lack of institutional support from the University during the transition, and Schill’s message

exacerbated their frustrations about tokenization and a lack of resources for the international student community. Communication junior Juan Barrera Lopez, an international peer adviser executive board member, said reading the email made him feel “angry and unseen.” “Reading the stories like, ‘Oh, look at these immigrants, how hard they work and how much they challenge themselves,’” Barerra Lopez said. “It’s not because we have to — it’s because the University has forced us to.” Sami Berisha (Medill ’23), who was a member of the IPA executive board for two years, echoed that sentiment. He said IPAs take initiative to help international students move their bags because the University does not hire contracted workers to assist with move-in during ISO — a service offered a week later during Wildcat Welcome. “(During) Wildcat Welcome, you see your American peers moving in and getting all the help in the world,” Berisha said. “For the international students, you get a bunch of sophomores and juniors breaking their backs, hauling 80-pound

» See TOKENIZATION, page 6

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Activists and politicians from Evanston and Chicago gathered to support abortion rights on Sunday.

Evanston rallies for abortion rights Politicians, residents march for choice following 2022 Dobbs decision By LILY OGBURN

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Content Warning: This story contains mentions of sexual assault.

Poet and dancer Sunshine Lombré shared a spoken word piece about reproductive rights and sexual violence to a crowd of listeners dressed in pink at Evanston’s Pro-Choice Rally and March on Sunday. Lombré emphasized that

most cases of sexual assault go unreported, which contributes to minimized statistics about abortions as a result of sexual violence. “Statistics say that only 1% of people who get abortions report rape as the reason, but it seems

also intuitive that there’s millions more,” Lombré said. “They didn’t want unprotected sex then and don’t want the labels now. They didn’t want a baby then and still don’t want one now.”

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SASA hosts yearly Garba celebration Residents decide South Asian Students Alliance kicks off Navaratri Saturday evening By NEHA SRINIVAS

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Colorful lehengas and salwarkameez filled the Louis Room in Norris University Center Saturday evening at the South Asian Students Alliance’s annual Garba celebration. Garba, a folk dance form, originated in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is traditionally performed during Navratri, a Hindu festival celebrated throughout the Indian subcontinent to honor the goddess Durga. The festival, which usually takes place at the start of October, blends spirituality, culture and tradition over nine nights. “I’m so, so happy that such a large number of people came out and celebrated their Indian heritage,” McCormick freshman Rohan Badani, a SASA representative, said. “I’ve been participating in Garba my whole life, and it was so great to celebrate this amazing event with so many people from across all grades.” The beats of the dhol, the melodies of the flute and the energy of the DJ drew approximately

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200 attendees to the dance floor. SASA coordinators and Raas — a co-ed dance group at NU practicing Raas and Garba — choreographed and led intricate routines with hand movements and dandiya sticks. The night featured three types of dance: Dandiya Raas, Garba and a lively Bollywood dance jam. The festival drew both students looking for something brand new and those looking for a taste of home. McCormick freshman Kate Manion said the event was her first time participating in Garba. “I had never experienced anything like it before, and it was so cool to be included in a different culture,” she said. “I loved all the food, music and dancing and am super grateful for this experience.” SASA served Indian delicacies including samosas, chutney and chaat. Some attendees — like Weinberg freshman Addvika Agarwal — said these foods helped ease homesickness. “As a first-year international student, I was terribly

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Health First Seven projects get First place:AidMental Training participatory Of the winners, the Mental budgeting funds Health First Aid Training proposal By MEGIJA MEDNE

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Participants dance in a circle while twirling and clapping around a picture of the Hindu goddess Durga.

missing Indian food and home, but Garba almost made me feel like I was transported back home,” said Agarwal, who is from Bengaluru, India. Garba is the first of many SASA events this quarter. The organization has already started

planning its annual Diwali celebration, Badani said. “If you happened to have missed Garba, don’t worry,” he said. “There’s more Indian events to come.” nehasrinivas2027@u.northwestern.edu

After a monthlong participatory budgeting voting process, Evanston announced winning projects Friday. Evanston residents chose seven proposals that will receive $3 million in funding. The participatory budgeting process was introduced last year following City Council’s decision to allocate American Rescue Plan Act funds to the project. Anyone with a “meaningful connection” to Evanston could develop a proposal and participate in voting, ensuring that the community would decide “how to spend a part of the City budget.” The voting process collected 6,565 votes, the city said – approximately 8.5% of Evanston’s population. Here are the seven projects that will receive funding:

secured first place with 3,400 votes. Asking for $50,000 in funding, the proposal seeks to provide mental health training to public service employees in schools, fire and police stations, community centers and libraries. According to the proposal’s poster, which is available on Evanston’s PB website along with other posters, “through this training, public service employees will be better equipped to respond to mental health challenges with greater care, knowledge and experience.” Second place: Education grants and incentives The proposal aims to provide grants and incentives for activities and education and will support marginalized students in grades three through 12, financed by $700,000 in participatory budgeting funds.

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Vigil for Evanston residents taken hostage in Israel By LILY CAREY

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Chabad of Evanston hosted a vigil Thursday night for congregants Judith and Natalie Raanan, who were taken hostage by Hamas while on a trip to southern Israel earlier this week. According to family members, the mother and daughter were last heard from Sunday while visiting family in Nahal Oz. On Friday, the Israeli government confirmed to family members that Judith and Natalie Raanan had been taken hostage by Hamas, a militant group that launched a surprise attack on Israel Saturday. Israel declared war on the group shortly thereafter and has since launched multiple strikes on Gaza. More than 3,000 Israelis and Palestinians have been killed in the ensuing violence. In a White House press briefing Thursday, officials confirmed that 14 Americans remain unaccounted for in Israel. At Thursday’s vigil, community members gathered to share their support and unite in prayer in honor of the Raanan family. “Together, we strengthen each other, together we fortify our hope and together we pray for Judith, Natalie and all of Israel,” Rabbi Meir Hecht said. “So although our hearts are heavy, tonight we remind each other that hopelessness is one of the goals of terror.”

Proposed city budget sees $51.8 million increase from 2023 The City of Evanston has released its proposed 2024 Budget, totaling $449,008,728 — a $51.8 million increase from the city’s 2023 budget, according to a Wednesday press release. The city made adjustments in revenues due

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Judith (left) and Natalie (right) Raanan. The mother and daughter have been taken hostage by Hamas militants, family members confirmed Friday.

The capture of Judith and Natalie Raanan, and the violence that has ensued in Israel and Gaza, has prompted Evanston community members to share their support for Israeli,

Palestinian and American victims of violence. In a Thursday statement, Mayor Daniel Biss shared his support for the Raanan family, and for all Evanston residents impacted by the

to inflation, including a 7.8% increase in the new property tax levy for the city and for the Evanston Public Library. The salaries of several jobs were also increased to align more with comparable cities and 15.6 new positions were introduced into the General Fund. The new budget also includes a 17.5% increase in water rates to account for increased expenses from the water main replacement and the Lead Service Line Replacement Workforce Development Program.

A Capital Improvement Plan totaling $108 million was included in the budget, and will be distributed among ten funds. These funds will go towards improving city facilities, infrastructure, parks, transportation projects and replacing the 114-year-old water intake extending into Lake Michigan. The summer of 2021, Evanston received $43 million through the American Rescue Plan Act to allocate to city projects. $1 million of these funds are left for allocation. The new budget includes

violence. While Biss said it is “morally necessary” to criticize Israel’s past and future actions, empathize with the suffering of the Palestinian people and fight for justice, he condemned individuals and organizations currently addressing this situation “without an unequivocal condemnation of Hamas’s murderous attacks.” Throughout the week, Evanston Police Department has maintained an increased police presence around local places of worship and schools, which Biss praised in his Thursday statement. Two members of the Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board of Education, Omar Salem and Joey Hailpern, also sent out a letter to community members Thursday evening. In the letter, Salem, who is Palestinian, and Hailpern, who is Jewish, emphasized the importance of condemning violence perpetrated by both Hamas and the Israeli government, and encouraged D65 community members to “show each other compassion and love.” “The two of us, a Palestinian and a Jew, stand together against violence, hoping for a peaceful resolution to the war that has plagued the Middle East, and the world, for far too long,” the letter reads. “As members of the Board of Education, we see the need to focus on our community and our students. We need everyone to prioritize the well-being of the children in Evanston and Skokie.” lilycarey2025@u.northwestern.edu $25 million to continue work on these projects, which include Evanston Thrives, Northlight Theatre, Family Focus Rehabilitation and the replacement of lead service lines. The full 2024 Proposed Budget will be presented to the Evanston City Council on Oct. 16. There will also be a public hearing for the budget on Oct. 23 and two community town hall meetings to gain public input on the budget. — Aidan Johnstone

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SJP hosts vigil to honor lives lost in Gaza By AVANI KALRA

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More than 100 students gathered in front of Deering Library, which was lit in green, white and red Thursday night, raising candles, reading poems and making speeches to honor the lives lost in Gaza this week. Students assembled for the vigil, hosted by Students for Justice in Palestine, following an outbreak of violence in the region in the last week. Israel declared war against Hamas on Sunday after the militant organization launched a surprise attack on Israel Saturday. More than 2,800 Israelis and Palestinians have been killed in the ongoing violence. “These are real human beings,” an SJP co-president, who asked to remain anonymous for safety purposes, said. “They are people with the same breadth of dreams, aspirations and families. As we stand here, I ask you to internalize that these are not abstract statistics.” SJP representatives emphasized that this is not the organization’s first vigil. While death has gripped Palestine this week, speakers urged the crowd to remember this is not a new struggle for Palestinians. Communication junior and SJP member Rama Darayyad agreed with those sentiments. She said she hopes Northwestern students honor not just the lives lost this week but the lives of all Palestinians who have died during Israeli occupation. “Palestine is hurting, but it has been hurting for over 75 years,” Darayyad told the crowd. “We have been mourning for more than 75 years, grieving for more than 75 years … We Palestinians yearn for the world to see us and the suffering of our people. But not like this. And not trapped by propaganda and misinformation.” Darayyad’s family is Palestinian. While her mother’s family still lives in the region, her father’s family was forced to flee the region during the mass displacement of Palestinians in 1948 during the Arab-Israeli War, which Palestinians call the Nakba, meaning catastrophe in Arabic. Darayyad said she has been fighting for Palestinian independence her whole life.

“I think that nobody understands that as Palestinians living in the diaspora, we are not just tasked with mourning Palestinian lives, we are tasked with convincing the world our lives are worth being recognized,” she said. Though Darayyad said she didn’t think she had room for her heart to break any more, it has this week. She said she came to the vigil not only to stand in solidarity with her people but also because she needed to be with students who support her. Darayyad said she finds it incredibly difficult to exist as a Palestinian on NU’s campus. Most of the statements she’s seen from students about violence in the region have condemned violence on Israel by Hamas this week, she said, but ignored Palestinian deaths. “I would like to ask Northwestern students to reflect on why they care all of a sudden,” Darayyad said. “Where were you in 2008 and 2014? What about in 2022 when the (Israel Defense Forces) bombed Gaza? Where were you year after year? Did you care? Because I did.” Medill junior and SJP member Sama Ben Amer, a former Daily staffer, agreed that it has been difficult to process the reactions of students and administrators on campus this week. She said she attended the vigil

to show the University that Palestine is important to the student body and encourage NU to be more forthright about its support. University President Michael Schill shared a message with the NU community Thursday morning condemning the violence this week, but he specified that his personal views do not constitute an official stance on behalf of the University. While Schill attended a vigil Monday night hosted by Jewish community leaders to mourn lives lost in the region, Ben Amer said the University President declined a personal invitation from SJP to attend their event. Vice President of Student Affairs Susan Davis was in attendance at both vigils. “It’s clear where (Schill’s) priorities lie,” Ben Amer said. “It’s clear which schedules he’s willing to change around and what lives he’s willing to support.” Ben Amer said the organization plans to ask representatives of the University to issue additional statements. “In the coming weeks, we’ll definitely be continuing to apply pressure on multiple stakeholders and administrators,” she said. “What we’ve seen today is abhorrent. They can’t get away with this.” avanikalra2025@u.northwestern.edu

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Student band Office Hours can be found in this basement several times a week, practicing, trying new pieces, and joking around.

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Office Hours: For your ‘Saturday morning angst’ By MARY RANDOLPH

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“Crowd pleasers all day long.” “Superfluous; cool.” “Half anti-Beatles, half not.” These are a few ways student band Office Hours would describe themselves and their music. Formed last spring by Weinberg senior Jenna Kopp, the band has played block parties, football tailgates, backyard shows and has aspirations of playing Mayfest Productions’ Battle of the Bands, Kopp said. Kopp, the band’s frontperson, manages the band and sings lead vocals. The six-piece group also includes McCormick senior Blake Frank on keys, Weinberg senior Peter Sheldon on drums, McCormick senior Liam Warlick on bass and Weinberg sophomores Max Garon and Jonah Snyder on guitar.

Kopp said she had always wanted to start a band, and has released solo music on streaming platforms, but she hadn’t found the right group until meeting Frank, Sheldon and Garon through mutual friends. Snyder and Warlick joined later to round out the strings section. Studying international studies and economics at Northwestern, Garon said he was excited to have a musical outlet. “I’ve been playing in bands since third grade,” he said. “It’s always been a big part of my life, and I’m glad I can continue doing that here at college.” After abandoning their original name, Revelation Hill, which Frank called more fitting for the “screamo” genre, the band settled on Office Hours, inspired by a Yik Yak post that suggested the academic term could be a fitting band name. “People come to us for help,” Snyder said. “When they need to get their angst out on a

Saturday morning, we’re there.” The group started out playing friends’ parties with upbeat covers of Jessie J’s “Domino” and Kelly Clarkson’s “Since U Been Gone,” and are hoping to expand their repertoire, Kopp said. Their next performance will likely be another outdoor party during NU’s family weekend — Oct. 20 to Oct. 22 — she added. Kopp, Garon, Frank and Warlick have written songs in the past, and the band hopes to collaborate on original music this year. “At first, my strategy was trying to learn a bunch of songs that … people know. No one wants to listen to some obscure indie cover at a tailgate,” Kopp said. “But now, we’re definitely trying to widen the breadth of the songs we’re playing, and hopefully, originals are on the horizon.” A few nights a week, the band gathers in the basement of Warlick’s house, playing, experimenting with arrangements and teasing Kopp and

Sheldon for their hatred of The Beatles. Even if they spend half a rehearsal joking around or talking about songs they like, Kopp said, she considers it time well spent. “It’s nice when you like the people in your band because it never feels like we’re wasting time,” she said. “It’s a really good vibe.” As the only underclassmen in the band, Snyder and Garon said they likely won’t continue Office Hours past this year, though Snyder said the two are “already scheming” about new projects for the future. As for the seniors, none of them will pursue music professionally post-grad, but they said it will remain a part of all of their lives. “I love being in a band,” Kopp said. “If that takes off, that’s amazing. But I’m gonna be a software engineer for the time being.” maryrandolph2026@u.northwestern.edu

‘Once on this Island’ brings Caribbean to Shanley Pavilion By JAHARIA KNOWLES

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Though an autumnal chill has fallen upon Evanston, Arts Alliance’s production of “Once on this Island” filled Shanley Pavilion with the energy and warmth of the Caribbean last weekend. In the musical’s opening number, “ We Dance,” the characters introduce us to their island in the French West Indies, characterized by its lush natural beauty. A classist and colorist hierarchy divides the island’s population into two groups: the peasants and the grand hommes. Gods who can affect the weather and meddle with humanity are in control of both groups. Orphan and protagonist Ti Moune, played by Communication junior Morgan Barber, is especially at the will of the gods. Adopted by a peasant couple after a severe rainstorm, the gods make her choose between love and life when Daniel Beauxhomme (Communication sophomore Aiden McCoy), a wealthy grand homme, is in a nearly fatal car crash near the peasant village. She offers her soul to Papa Ge, demon of death (Communication senior Alondra Rios), to save his life. If not for Shanley’s humble interior, the sheer talent of the cast and sharp choices by the creative team could have passed for a professional production.

In many ways, each member of the stellar ensemble shone in their own right. Especially memorable, however, were Barber and McCoy. They beautifully enlivened the ill-fated love affair between Ti Moune and Daniel Beauxhomme. Barber, who played the titular character in the Dolphin Show’s “Matilda the Musical” last winter, is always a delight to watch. Her performance as Ti Moune almost felt like an evolution of Matilda: she retained that carefree youthfulness and imbued it with a womanly grace. As Daniel Beauxhomme, McCoy displayed a booming masculinity and delicate romanticism that was chill-inducing. The vocal prowess of the cast – many of whom are members of Northwestern’s gospel choir and Northwestern Community Ensemble – allowed for musical feats rarely seen in campus productions. At many points, the audience cheered as a cast member effortlessly sang a complicated run or high note. In particular, Rios’ gorgeous low register magnified the malevolence of Papa Ge. And Communication junior Angelena Browne, who played Asaka, mother of the Earth, stole the show during “Mama Will Provide,” undoubtedly the most vocally challenging number in a musical full of difficult songs. The work of the choreographers, Communication senior Emma McElwee and Weinberg senior Aniya Rios, set the visual aesthetic of the production. At times, the dance movements of the humans amplify the power of the gods, with high swaying arms replicating the winds and

seas. Throughout the show, dance is an expression of joy and communal celebration. During the final number, the audience was invited to join in on the festivities. Cast members pulled people from the crowd on stage to dance along.

Though it’s too early to declare a definitive best show of the quarter, “Once on this Island” is a production that I won’t forget anytime soon. jahariaknowles2025@u.northwestern.edu

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Art Alliance’s production of “Once on this Island” was a showcase of love, joy, and dance.

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‘Saturday Night Live’ dissapoints in season premiere By CLAIRE CONNER

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“Saturday Night Live” used to be one of my favorite parts of the week. I relished the opportunity to watch every crazy, confusing and concerning moment of the past seven days in sketch form. Does a U.S. Supreme Court decision terrify me? Does a popular song annoy me? Do I feel like the fly on Mike Pence’s head needs more airtime? Yes, yes and definitely yes. More than any other program, “SNL” has always been clever and comprehensive enough to satisfy my cultural cravings. After six months without an episode due to the Writers Guild of America strike, I couldn’t wait for the show’s

return. But this week’s Season 49 premiere, hosted by Pete Davidson, left me feeling pessimistic about the show’s future. Over the past few seasons, “SNL” sketches have increasingly looked like an empty regurgitation of the week’s events, with actors reenacting several political snafus or dragging one mildly relatable concept into a three-minute snoozefest. This week’s episode epitomized that trend, with five sketches relying on one running joke instead of an actual plot or witty commentary. One featured an imaginary actor answering internet questions about having diarrhea on an airplane, and the next was four long minutes of a ’50s secretary flirting with her boss. Later in the episode, a man gets buried in the sand and wants a picture (wow!), and “Glamgina,” a new line of makeup for vaginas, stunned

an OB-GYN played by Davidson. The show’s last sketch also fit into the recurring pattern of gross, absurdist mediocrity, centering on a group of The Cheesecake Factory workers who quit their jobs to sell feet pics. As the season premiere dragged on, I felt exactly like Davidson’s character in the “Glamgina” sketch, reeling in confusion and disgust — and only continuing to look because it was my job. To its credit, the show had a few great moments, namely a perfect “Weekend Update” segment that might go down as one of my favorites of all time. Colin Jost and Michael Che took a scary political week and made fun of exactly the right things, and Kenan Thompson’s impression of University of Colorado Boulder head football coach Deion Sanders was one of his best. In any other week, this excellent showing

from Jost, Che and Thompson would have been more than enough to save the episode. But this Saturday, the separation in entertainment value between “Weekend Update” and the rest of the show made me question whether watching the entire 90 minutes was worth my time. Perhaps that’s because the jokes and impressions featured in “Weekend Update” represent what I want all of “SNL” to be. They have depth and personality that feel completely lost in the sketches, whose writers conflate absurdity and discomfort with clever humor. The product is an episode that’s deeply unsatisfying and only funny in its moments that go viral on Instagram — a far cry from the late-night institution that once seemed like the perfect way to end an eventful week. claireconner2027@u.northwestern.edu

Jewish Theatre Ensemble premieres ‘Shine Like a Lake’ By SHUN GRAVES

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Fully rehearsed only a day before its Friday premiere, the Jewish Theatre Ensemble performed 15 continuous songs emblematic of the theme “Shine Like a Lake” for its annual Song Cycle concert Friday and Saturday. Still, producer and Communication sophomore Millie Rose Taub said the stress paid off. “A chaotic tech week makes for a great show,” Taub said. This year’s production wove through more than a dozen songs, showcasing the skills of the 12-person cast. The song cycle format, a continuous string of songs, paced the show around the theme of shining a warm light for others. Taub said Jewish Theatre Ensemble sought to select songs that both highlight the performers’ talent and adhere to the quote “shine like a lake” from Polish poet Anna Kamienska. Alongside 12 covers, the production included three student-written songs. Communication sophomore Sydney MacGilvray opened the show with “Head Rush,” a self-penned evocation of growth and

creativity, singing, “I want to breathe in the light.” “When you have so much creative inspiration and creative energy, it almost feels like it’s bubbling out of you,” MacGilvray said. “It feels very physical and in your body and motivating.” Themes of motivation and helping others appeared throughout the production, in songs like ABBA’s “Chiquitita” and “Shine” from the musical “The Spitfire Grill.” But the cast also tried to bring in humor, Communication junior Becker Spear said. Spear performed “Icarus” from the musical “Myths and Hymns,” which describes the figure from Greek mythology who aims for the sun –– only to fall to his death. The Spartan set design evoked a nighttime campsite gathering, which forms the crux of the storyline. According to the program, each song, whether entertaining or vulnerable, involved “acts of courageous expression.” The design also required some improvisation, Taub said. Song Cycle is usually performed on the Lakefill, but because of rainy weather and some technical issues, this weekend’s three showings of “Shine Like a Lake” were staged in the Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts. Even so, the indoor setting still used a campinginspired storyline. “A lot of what this show is about is how we can

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Jewish Theatre Ensemble premiered this year’s Song Cycle production, “Shine Like a Lake,” at the Wirtz Center on Friday, Oct. 13.

come together to help each other shine,” MacGilvray said. “When people are going through hard times and it’s harder to find that light, we can take it in from the people and the environment around us.” The show’s enduring motif — shining a light as expansive as a lake — might also offer a comment

on how art can heal and illuminate, Spear said. “If you look at the energy after the show, everybody is smiling,” he said. “I just heard from a couple of people, ‘I needed this.’ ” shungraves2027@u.northwestern.edu

Reneé Rapp has a right to be self-obsessed, but fans don’t By TABI PARENT

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If autotune had a human form, it would be Reneé Rapp. On the Chicago stop of her “Snow Hard Feelings” tour last Wednesday, the singer-songwriter practically blew the audience out of Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom with powerful vocals that sounded like the production team was playing a recording straight off her latest album “Snow Angel.” While Rapp’s insane vocal prowess and brassy stage presence solidify the debate, she certainly has enough talent to play into the selfobsessed persona she seemed to be cultivating during the Oct. 11 concert, Rapp’s fans have a lot of shaping up to do before they can even hope to act as grotesquely groupie-esque as they did Wednesday. Make no mistake, Rapp and her team know how to put on a show. Openers Towa Bird and Alexander 23 were excellent additions to the ticket, with Towa Bird in particular casting a rock-and-roll spell on the crowd, leaving them craving music perhaps a tad more grunge than Rapp’s performance. And, according to the multiple times he mentioned it, Alexander 23 is originally from Chicago (well, Deerfield, Ill.) — so it was great to have him home –– as he said repeatedly. If Rapp’s vocals weren’t enough to sell the experience, the production was a stunning feat of visual storytelling. The theme was the “four seasons,” with each of Rapp’s songs fitting into a winter, fall, spring, or summer “vibe.” Stunning visuals depicted a year-round view outside a window. Photos of Rapp growing up provided the perfect ephemeral backdrop as she popped, locked and jammed to the sound of her own voice. During the fourth song of the night, “Colorado,” in the “spring” segment of the concert, Rapp’s intense stage presence had the crowd jumping in time to the music… that is until she seemingly reluctantly halted the song to make sure a fan who was overheating could get out safely. Rapp’s fans are an interesting breed. Being in the crowd felt like it was the “Snow Hard Fans”

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Reneé Rapp performed at the Aragon Ballroom on Oct. 11 for the Chicago stop of her “Snow Hard Feelings” tour.

tour — instead of the “Snow Hard Feelings” tour. When they weren’t pushing and shoving shorter fans (yours truly) out of the way for a better view of their former-theater-kid icon, it was clear that some fans needed to make like Rapp’s nostalgic tour theme and time travel back to kindergarten for a lesson in personal space. At least four people near me had to be escorted out of the crowd due to dehydration or overstimulation — completely valid reasons to exit a crowd — but they were aggressively pushing people out of the way on their way out. Despite the theatrics from the fans, their behavior isn’t totally their fault. Rapp has a particular on-stage-theater-kid superiority complex (which I can say, as someone who did more than dabble in theater in my dark past), which makes it understandable why, in this generation of parasocial relationships, her fans can’t recognize that it’s all an act.

And act she does. Rapp is a performer above all else, and her stunning vocals and perfectly choreographed set are a testament to her years as a high school theater sensation and, of course, her time on Broadway as Regina George in “Mean Girls.” During “Tummy Hurts” and “I Wish,” Rapp brought out Towa Bird and Alexander 23, respectively, notching up the talent factor. Alexander 23 also has song credits on “I Wish,” making his performance of it perfectly placed. On the show’s encore, “Snow Angel,” Rapp almost redeemed the behavior of her fans with the sheer clarity and might of her voice, but it wasn’t enough. Fans exiting the show dropped drinks off the balcony over the stairs and plopped down in odd places to rest, causing frustrating traffic. Unfortunately for Rapp, her fans cemented the show firmly in its sad, dark winter era. tabiparent2025@u.northwestern.edu

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suitcases that literally contain a person’s entire life within them.” ISO is mandatory for the more than 200 students each year on F-1 or J-1 visas. However, because it takes place four days before Wildcat Welcome, international students are charged an early move-in fee of $50 per night during ISO. Firstyear international students on financial aid said they were not able to waive the fee. Bienen and Weinberg junior Oluwadamilola Akanni also said he felt Schill misrepresented the experience of international student move-in. Akanni, who has been an international peer adviser for two years, added that it was frustrating to see the University take credit for the efforts

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Lombré was one of over 100 activists and residents who gathered at Raymond Park for the rally to advocate for nationwide abortion rights on Sunday. Many of the event’s speakers and activists said they saw a need to rally for abortion rights in light of a June 2022 Supreme Court decision, Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, that reversed the precedent of federal protections for abortion. Since the decision, several states have advanced legislation limiting access to abortion and other forms of reproductive healthcare. The rally and march began at Raymond Park and was planned by the Evanston Pro-Choice Committee, a group of Evanston residents advocating for reproductive rights. Sunday’s event was the second annual rally organized by the group. Kemone Hendricks, a member of the Evanston Pro-Choice Committee, noted the importance of advocating, even in cities like Evanston where reproductive healthcare remains accessible. “Things have not gotten better. Things have gotten worse,” Hendricks said. “There’s still a lot of places that are not pro-choice, and that are not safe havens, and we just want to really spread the message.” Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Evanston, voiced her support for reproductive rights and applauded Illinois’ efforts to prioritize reproductive health. “When it comes to reproductive rights, the American people are on our side,” she said. “Everywhere there

of student volunteers while neglecting to provide sufficient resources for ISO. ISO lacks the funding to provide free, largescale nighttime programming similar to Wildcat Welcome’s First Night Northwestern, Rock the Lake and Norris at Night. Barrera Lopez said ISO funding comes out of the Office of International Student and Scholar Services’ general programming fund. “The school sees (ISO) as a privilege — like something that’s not necessary,” Akanni said. “I can’t even imagine how students would get used to the U.S. without having an ISO.” During orientation, IPAs help new students shop for basic supplies and set up phone and bank accounts. Students also attend information sessions on immigration and health insurance. “It’s like, ‘I need to know how public transport works. I’m jet lagged and I have no one this side of

has been an opportunity for regular people to cast their vote, they cast it for reproductive rights, and so we can win this battle.” She emphasized that Illinois residents need to continue to vote in local, state and national elections to empower officials who care about abortion rights. The march was co-sponsored by various organizations and institutions, including Planned Parenthood of Illinois, Northwestern and Evanston Present and Future. Organizations such as the Chicago Abortion Fund and Chicago for Abortion Rights shared flyers, petitions and opportunities for participants to volunteer or donate. Several local leaders and activists, including Schakowsky, also gave speeches at the beginning of Sunday’s event. Alicia Hurtado, a representative from the Chicago Abortion Fund, discussed their experience helping people across state lines. According to Hurtado, 85% of the people who called the organization’s helpline this year were not from Illinois. Hurtado also praised attendees for their willingness to publicly support abortion rights. They emphasized the need for clarity in the movement, including in language regarding abortions. “I want to challenge people to move beyond euphemisms like choice and reproductive health, or exclusionary language like women’s rights,” they said. “Let’s end the stigma and say what we need, which is that we are here to fight for abortion access.” Other notable speakers included

the Atlantic,’” Barrera Lopez said. “(International students) need to form that community before they can get thrown into Wildcat Welcome.” Barrera Lopez said international students have been pushing for the University to allocate more resources to ISO for years. Schill’s email tokenized international students by erasing that context, he said. “If you’re putting all the work in, then sure, feel free to claim our experiences as part of the community at the University,” Barrera Lopez said. “But when we’re this group that you don’t really look at other than when you need us for your stories, that’s the problem.” He noted that Schill likely did not know about the challenges surrounding ISO but maintained that Schill has a responsibility to be aware of them. University spokesperson Erin Karter told The

Mayor Daniel Biss, State Sen. Laura Fine, D-Glenview, and state Rep. Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston. After the speeches, attendees left Raymond Park and marched north on Chicago Avenue to make a loop through NU’s campus and downtown Evanston. Evanston police blocked off streets and directed traffic while marchers walked through the streets wearing pink, holding signs and exclaiming chants such as, “Our bodies, our choice.” The march ended back at Raymond Park, where participants gathered to sign petitions and made donations to various organizations and causes. Evanston Pro-Choice organizer Gretchen Brewster emphasized the need for advocates to commit their time and money to reproductive justice. Brewster noted that NU had made a “small donation” to the rally but that she hoped the University would “step up a little more” in supporting future events. Several NU students also participated in the rally. Weinberg sophomore Sydney Williams said she came to the event with NU College Feminists, a club that empowers marginalized gender identities on campus. Williams said the speakers were “empowering,” and the rally brought her attention to the importance of advocating for abortion rights everywhere. “My biggest takeaway from today is definitely that there are a lot of people who support this cause openly,” Williams said. “Rather than being a quiet supporter, it’s important to get involved and actually make a difference in your community.” lilyogburn2026@u.northwestern.edu

Daily the University received “positive anecdotal feedback” on this year’s process but also acknowledged there will “always be room to improve.” “We will continue to work with our students and international peer advisers to enhance this transitional experience,” Karter said. Despite the challenges they faced, many international students said they still look back fondly on ISO. Berisha, who was a freshman in 2019, said his IPAs were helpful and passionate, and he felt a strong sense of community during ISO. “While we’ve lacked the resources, IPAs pour their hearts and souls into making sure these kids feel like they’re welcomed,” he said. “Just give us a fraction of the resources that you give towards Wildcat Welcome and we could do great things.” joyceli2025@u.northwestern.edu

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The project seeks to address issues of students struggling to meet educational benchmarks, according to the proposal’s poster. Third place: Evanston Urban Farm With 3,014 votes, Evanston Urban Farm’s proposal secured third place. The proposal aims to create a sustainable urban farm that will provide the community with fruit, vegetables and nut-tree orchards. “It’s an urban farm that would be run by Evanston Grows and it would be a oneacre farm in Evanston,” said Susan Treacy, a representative of the Urban Farm proposal. “And food would be donated to people in need.” Treacy said she believes food insecurity is an important issue in Evanston. She said the Urban Farm will provide healthy food and educate people about farming and sustainability through internships, gardening classes, field trips, volunteering opportunities and community events that will be provided to Evanstonians. Fourth and fifth place: Affordable Housing proposals The Affordable Housing Subsidy proposal received 2,918 votes, earning it the fourth position, and the Affordable Refugee Housing proposal, with 2,890 votes, took the fifth spot. Asking for $810,000 and $645,000 respectively, proposals sought to provide affordable housing to local residents and migrants. “(The) Affordable Refugee Housing proposal is centered around the new migrants, the influx of migrants coming into this country,” said Thony Daye, a representative of a proposal. “As you have seen in the news, a lot of

them are sleeping in the police stations and under the bridges. It is not safe for them.” Daye said his main goal is to move people from shelters to permanent housing. Funding will provide support for 10 to 15 families, he said. Sixth place: Youth and Young Adult Drop-In Center The Youth and Young Adult Drop-In Center received 2,692 votes, making it the sixth proposal to receive funding. The proposal will receive $210,000 to create a welcoming and safe space for Evanston’s pre-teens, teens and young adults. “Our proposal is to have a youth drop-in center to bring us closer together and to have somewhere where teenagers could go instead of Robert Crown,” said Tyshawn Ivy, a representative of Youth and Young Adult Drop-in Center. According to the Evanston PB website, “the proposal will make improvements to the dropin center, which will include a fully equipped and functioning studio and kitchen, as well as provide funding for programming, team building, and mental and physical health retreats, all decided by the Youth & Young Adult Committee and co-sponsor the NAACP Evanston Branch Youth Council.” Seventh place: Small Business Grants Last but not least, with 2,095 votes, the Small Business Grants proposal will receive $150,000. The money will be available to 10 small businesses with less than 50 employees. Eligible businesses will be able to apply on the city’s website, according to the Small Business Grants’ poster. megijamedne2025@u.northwestern.edu

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Schill issues new statement on Israel-Hamas war By JACOB WENDLER and SAUL PINK

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University President Michael Schill issued a new statement Friday afternoon on the Israel-Hamas war and his views on Northwestern’s role in taking official stances on political issues. The back-to-back statements came nearly a week after the militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel Saturday. Israel has pursued attacks on Gaza since declaring war on Hamas Sunday, and the ensuing violence has left more than 3,000 Israelis and Palestinians dead and thousands more injured. In an email Friday, Schill responded to criticisms of his Thursday message in which he announced the University will not issue statements on political or social issues that do not directly impact its core mission. Schill said some community members thought he meant “the University as an entity should not be governed by a set of values… that everything

is relative.” Rather, Schill said, the University is guided by a set of values including free speech, diversity, rational discourse and “the dignity of humanity and an abhorrence of antisemitism and racism.” “The abhorrent and horrific actions of Hamas on Saturday are clearly antithetical to Northwestern’s values — as well as my own,” Schill wrote Friday. “Whatever we might feel about the IsraeliPalestinian conflict, our shared humanity should lead us all to condemn these barbaric acts.” Schill encouraged the community to support one another and “seek common ground” in Friday’s message. He said building understanding and empathizing with others does not require people to agree on divisive issues like the current war. In his Thursday message, Schill also explained that his attendance at a Monday night vigil organized by Jewish students to mourn lives lost in the war was in his individual capacity rather than on behalf of the University. Student leaders from Students for Justice in Palestine said Schill declined an invitation to attend their vigil Thursday night to honor the lives lost in Gaza this week and express solidarity with

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Schill said in a Friday message that while he doesn’t intend to issue University statements on most political or social issues, NU’s response is still guided by a set of core values.

Palestinians. Vice President of Student Affairs Susan Davis attended both vigils. “I attended both vigils to mourn the loss of life and support our students,” Davis told The Daily

Friday morning. jacobwendler2025@u.northwestern.edu saulpink2025@u.northwestern.edu

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Kaibigan hosted approximately 100 students at its annual Filipinx Fiesta Saturday evening to celebrate Filipino American History Month. Lines flowed outside the door of Parkes Hall as attendees waited to grab plates of traditional Filipino foods before watching vocal, music and dance performances from Kaibigan members. The event concluded with a Kahoot trivia game on Filipino culture and a prize raffle. Kaibigan Internal President and McCormick junior Gustavo Ballesteros introduced multiple musical acts, ranging from vocal duets in Tagalog to breakup anthems by artists of Filipino descent including Olivia Rodrigo and Bruno Mars. Members then danced the traditional

Pandanggo, balancing lit candles while waltzing. The last performance of the night was the Tinikling, with dancers rhythmically hopping between bamboo poles. While lifting heavy speakers and coiling cables after the event, Ballesteros mentioned the diverse backgrounds of Filipino-Americans, from those born in the Philippines to those raised in America. He said his experience planning events for Kaibigan has included meeting many FilipinoAmerican students who are eager to experience and learn new things. “Being able to help the new freshmen and sophomores find their community on campus gets me going, and helps me plan all these stressful events,” Ballesteros said. Besides enjoying food and performances, several attendees said they saw the event as a way to connect to their Filipino-American upbringings

and identities. “Kaibigan is a place to find a community,” McCormick freshman Rocelyn Young said. For Young, who grew up in the Philippines, Filipino-American History Month is a time to reconnect with and remember her family and culture. Young sought out Kaibigan because Evanston is culturally different from the community she was raised in, she said. She “had to turn to what (she) missed back in the Philippines,” she added. Weinberg senior Alyanna Arlegui performed Rey Valera’s “Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko,” a love song with Tagalog lyrics, and Olivia Rodrigo’s “the grudge,” alongside Weinberg senior and Kaibigan External President Aidan Ocampo. Arlegui said her vocal performance was inspired by her childhood. “I grew up singing karaoke with my family, so I felt like this was the perfect event to sing for the first time in front of people,” she said.

Born in the Philippines, Arlegui said she was looking for a way to connect to her roots. Kaibigan filled that role and allowed her to meet other Filipino students, she said. For Weinberg sophomore Brian Dinh, unity and connection between communities of color on campus is important. While he’s primarily involved in the Vietnamese Student Association, he said he attended the event to support Kaibigan. In the San Francisco Bay Area — where Dinh grew up — cultural events and gatherings are fairly common, but he was surprised to find a celebration like the Filipinx Fiesta at Northwestern. “I decided to go because some of my friends are going, and to help show solidarity for other Southeast Asian organizations on campus,” Dinh said. “Plus, I like the food, and it’s always fun to see traditional dances.” medinamiranda2027@u.northwestern.edu

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No. 1 Northwestern posts fifth consecutive shutout By SOPHIA GUTIERREZ

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Nine days removed from a 2-0 defensive clinic at thenNo.3 Iowa, No. 1 Northwestern took on Ohio at Lakeside Field on Sunday — with Senior Day spoils and the nation’s top ranking on the line. “I couldn’t be more proud — this has been one of the most rewarding seasons of my coaching career,” coach Tracey Fuchs said of her squad. “I hardly have to do anything because our leadership is so good and so strong and our culture is really amazing.

That’s a tribute to our seniors and all of the work they’ve put in over the past four or five years.” In a performance of collective control and connection, the Wildcats (13-1, 5-0 Big Ten) built an early advantage to best the visiting Bobcats (5-7, 3-2 Mid-American Conference) in a 5-0 victory. NU swiftly went on the offensive in the matchup’s opening moments, putting Ohio on its heels from the opening push back. “Once we really started passing the ball and playing Wildcat hockey, we took over,” Fuchs said. Just under 10 minutes into

the game, graduate student midfielder Lindsey Frank dribbled along the endline and connected with graduate student midfielder Peyton Halsey inside the arc. Halsey one-timed a chipped effort into the cage to open the scoring for the ‘Cats. While freshman forward Olivia Bent-Cole fired two shots in the opening frame, she struck paydirt for the first time in the second period, scoring an unassisted goal on a penalty corner to double NU’s lead to 2-0. Although the Bobcats drew their first penalty corner of the day toward the back end of the quarter, the ‘Cats kept them off the scoreboard, heading

into halftime with a two-goal advantage. Once the second half commenced, NU maintained its seamless and explosive play. Freshman back Ilse Tromp continued her standout run of form in injured sophomore back Maja Zivojnovic’s stead, converting off a penalty corner setup from Halsey and graduate student midfielder Alia Marshall to extend the team’s lead to 3-0 with over 10 minutes to play in the third quarter. With just over a minute before the final quarter, Tromp struck a shot toward goal, which BentCole deflected beyond Ohio goalkeeper Macy Lotze for her

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second goal of the game. On a day that shone light on a standout four-year career that keeps writing new chapters, senior midfielder Lauren Wadas scored her third goal in as many games, striding into the arc and striking a powerful shot to cement the 5-0 win. Emotions ran high among families, friends and fans in the stands, as celebrations of what Fuchs called “the most decorated” group of seniors in Northwestern history began shortly after the final buzzer sounded. Even after a national title and another national championship appearance, Wadas shared Fuchs’ sentiment of what this team and

season has meant to her. “It’s been the best four years honestly of my life, and the team makes it so much more special,” Wadas said. “We all just get along so well and it’s just so fluid on the field.” After passing its nonconference test, NU’s schedule ramps back up with two road battles at No. 15 Penn State and No. 4 Rutgers on Friday and Sunday. The ‘Cats will then return to Evanston on Oct. 28 to host No. 10 Maryland. “We always have battles with Penn State and Rutgers so we’re really excited to get on the road,” Fuchs said. sophiagutierrez2027@u.northwestern.edu

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‘Cats top Terrapins, NU draws No. 4 Penn State 2-2 lose to Golden Gophers By ALEX CERVANTES

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After the first set of the weekend, it seemed Maryland would defeat Northwestern with ease. But the Wildcats (9-9, 3-5 Big Ten) turned the tables on the Terrapins (137, 3-5 Big Ten), comfortably winning the next three sets. Led by senior setter Alexa Rousseau’s 42 assists and 13 digs — her fifth straight double-double — NU defeated Maryland Friday at Welsh-Ryan Arena. “(It’s) so tough to win in this league,” coach Shane Davis said. “(You) cherish every win that you can get.” The Terrapins got off to a fast start in set one, building an early 5-0 lead. Service errors and three kills apiece from senior middle blocker Leilani Dodson, sophomore middle blocker Kennedy Hill and graduate student outside hitter Julia Sangiacomo slowed Maryland’s progress in the middle of the set. But the Terrapins came out on top, 25-20. The ‘Cats fought back in the second set, recovering from an early deficit to level the score at six. The teams traded points throughout the set, tying the score 15 times. NU, powered by eight more Sangiacomo kills, eventually took the set 25-21. Junior libero Ellee Stinson said the difference between the first two sets involved limiting errors and providing opportunities for everyone to get swings. The ‘Cats did exactly that to maintain control throughout the rest of the match. Rousseau led a dynamic offense, allowing NU to stay ahead for all of set three and win 25-17. The fourth set was close again, with 12 ties and nine lead changes. But, with the match knotted at 16, the ‘Cats went on a 7-1 run, eventually ending the set 25-20 with a Sangiacomo kill, sealing the win for NU.

“I’m really excited that we were able to put it all together tonight and stay pretty consistent, especially finishing those endof-sets,” Sangiacomo said. “I thought it was a really great team effort of just staying together and making changes that we needed to make.” The ‘Cats then traveled to Minneapolis to take on No. 24 Minnesota (8-8, 4-4 Big Ten), losing narrowly in five sets on Sunday. NU couldn’t gain momentum during set one. Passing errors led to several Golden Gopher kills on overpassed balls from the ‘Cats. The powerful Minnesota offense didn’t help matters, as the Golden Gophers easily secured a 25-14 victory. In set two, NU looked like a different team. The score remained close until the ‘Cats went on a 14-0 scoring run, spearheaded by strong serving from Sangiacomo and Minnesota errors. NU comfortably took the set 25-16. The Golden Gophers started off the third set 5-0, but the ‘Cats slowly pulled themselves back into position, soon going on an 8-0 run with the help of Stinson’s defense. After a couple of challenges, one overturned in the favor of Minnesota and one for NU, the ‘Cats took the set 27-25. NU started with a healthy lead in set four, but the Golden Gophers soon came back to tie the set at 13. From that point forward, Minnesota held the lead. Despite kills from Sangiacomo and sophomore outside hitter Averie Hernandez, the Golden Gophers pushed the match to five sets, 25-22. Minnesota led for most of set five, but the ‘Cats tied the score at 10 thanks to Golden Gopher errors. Soon, however, a Minnesota block and a Sangiacomo service error allowed the Golden Gophers to win the set 15-12 to secure the match. NU will be back in action Wednesday to take on one of the nation’s top teams, No. 2 Nebraska, at Welsh-Ryan Arena.

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On the heels of a 2-1 victory against Iowa — the team’s first win in nearly a month — Northwestern shared points in a 2-2 draw with No. 4 Penn State Sunday. The Wildcats (8-4-4, 2-4-2 Big Ten) consistently threatened the Nittany Lions’ (11-0-4, 5-0-3) backline, recording a season-high 28 shots. Despite playing a woman up for the entire second half, NU was unable to find a winning tally, which made the weekend result “hard to swallow,” coach Michael Moynihan said. “In the second half, we were in their end a lot and in very threatening positions,” Moynihan said. “Crosses weren’t good, runs in the box weren’t decisive enough. We just lacked that final piece.” NU and Penn State played an even first 15 minutes before midfielder Olivia Borgen opened the scoring. Borgen’s left-footed strike evaded the outstretched frame of

sophomore goalkeeper Reiley Fitzpatrick, giving the Nittany Lions a 1-0 advantage. Fewer than five minutes passed before the game’s momentum flipped. Another ‘Cats foray into the final third saw senior forward Ella Hase dragged down in the box by Penn State defender Eva Alonso. Although Alonso was initially booked with a yellow card, a video review from the officials prompted a shift to a straight red. Moynihan said Alonso’s red card shifted the complexion of the game, forcing Penn State to defend a lot more than usual. NU quickly capitalized on the personnel advantage, as Hase buried her penalty kick to knot the score up at 1-1. In the 32nd minute, Hase secured her brace, deflecting a cross from senior forward Ingrid Falls into the back of the net to give the ‘Cats a 2-1 lead. Hase’s pair of goals — her ninth and 10th on the season, respectively — in under 10 minutes was emblematic of the successes her new position has brought. “ We moved her from a wide

position to more central and she’s been making some great runs,” Moynihan said. “She’s been doing great — great energy, great pace. She’s somebody that other teams definitely have to be worried about.” Out of the intermission, NU sought to maintain its same attacking pressure, but it was Penn State that bagged the game’s last score. Picking the ball up outside the 18, Borgen dribbled around senior defender Nicole Doucette before rifling another left-footed strike past Fitzpatrick. Despite numerous chances in the final 40 minutes of action, the ‘Cats were unable to get a third tally with Nittany Lions goalkeeper Katherine Asman notching 11 saves — the most of any Big Ten goalkeeper this season. “We generated chances again, and it’s just really disappointing to give up a goal when you’re a man up,” Moynihan said. NU currently sits 10th in the conference with two games remaining — Minnesota and Rutgers — before the Big Ten Tournament commences on Oct. 29. alexcervantes2024@u.northwestern.edu

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Senior forward Ella Hase dribbles the ball. Hase notched a brace in Northwestern’s 2-2 draw against No. 4 Penn State Sunday.