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On Their Way

As the class of 2008 takes off, here's a chance to get to know our featured seniors, including a star from Broadway's last run of Rent, a web news whiz and a cancer survivor who beat the odds.

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They're smart, creative, connected and ready to change the world. Our 2008 featured seniors have witnessed the explosion of social networking and watched the world grow smaller yet more volatile. These seniors say they are ambitious, optimistic and prepared for the opportunities and responsibilities before them. They've already made their mark on Northwestern. Now they're on to the next act.

Click the individual profiles in the sidebar at right to read about this year's featured seniors.

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Online Exclusive: The Environmentalist: Margaret Adsit

The Versatile Clarinetist: DeMarus Allen-Batieste

Online Exclusive: The Drummer: Catherine Barnes -- VIDEO

Online Exclusive: The Director: Tyler Beattie -- VIDEO

Online Exclusive: The Conservative Intellectual and Activist: Mike Breidenbach

Online Exclusive: The Community Builder: Kristen Bridgeman

Online Exclusive: The Researcher: Aretha Chakraborti

Online Exclusive: The Photographer: Ann Clark -- VIDEO

Online Exclusive: The Sculptor: Tom Cohlmia

Online Exclusive: The Motivated Medical Researcher: Jessica Donato

The Composer: Daniel Green

Online Exclusive: The Opera Star: Corey Grigg

The Health Care Healer: Alexander Hertel-Fernandez -- VIDEO

The Leading Man: Jason Heymann -- VIDEO

Online Exclusive: The Campus Activist: Julian Hill

Online Exclusive: The Swimmer: Andrea Hupman

The Goalkeeper: Lauren Johnston

The Poet: Niema Jordan

Online Exclusive: The Broadway Star: Adam Kantor

The Actress: Catherine LeFrere

The Officer: Earle LeMasters

The Funny Gal: Annie Levine

Online Exclusive: The Medical Engineer: Marc Lim

Online Exclusive: The Consultant: Kaidi Liu

Online Exclusive: The Immigrant's Advocate: Almita Miranda

The Proud: Kelsey Pacha

The Cartoonist: Alex Robins -- VIDEO

Online Exclusive: The Student Athlete: Ben Rothrauff

The Economist: Jeanne Ruan

The Survivor: Grant Suhs -- VIDEO

Online Exclusive: The Aspiring Teacher: Claudia Villamil

Online Exclusive: The Politician: Jonathan Webber

The Storyteller: Steph Yiu -- VIDEO