Spring 2012

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Campus Life
Then: Who Really Started Dillo Day?

Then: Who Really Started Dillo Day?

The origins of Northwestern's springtime celebration

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Following in the Footsteps of Twain

Following Twain's Travels

Road trip leads to profound insights into America

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Collections: Powerful Posters

Collections: Powerful Posters

Exhibit highlights propaganda from the USSR

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Overcoming the Odds

Overcoming the Odds

Aspiring journalist settles into life at Northwestern

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The Lip Balm Guy

The Lip Balm Guy

Freshman developed product to heal dry skin

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Measuring Chicago’s Carbon Footprint

Measuring Chicago’s Carbon Footprint

New technology reveals “fingerprint” of emissions

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Secrets of Warming World Revealed in Arctic Mud

Arctic Mud and a Warming World

Spring symposium focuses on solutions to climate change

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Stevens and Sons

Stevens and Sons

Wildcat baseball is a family affair

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Basketball Beyond Borders

Basketball Beyond Borders

Two former 'Cats talk about playing basketball abroad

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Fencing Coach Stays Sharp

Fencing Coach Stays Sharp

Ed Kaihatsu is a top-ranked fencer in the foil.

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