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Spring 2026

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  • “I reveled in reading Lia Assimakopoulos' feature on Veronica Burton. It gives me newfound appreciation for her full history as I continue to watch this former Wildcat score, assist and defend for the Valkyries. …”
  • “When I attend Valkyries games in San Francisco, I always wear an Northwestern hat or sweatshirt to show my support for Veronica Burton. (And with the Warriors having former Northwestern cager Pat Spencer …”

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  • “Muddy Waters played Dillo Day in 1981. THE Muddy Waters. It was awesome. ”
  • “In my time, they actually let NU college bands perform early in the day. Ended up being my first live performance with my band! ”

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  • “As his proud aunt, I've watched Chris grow and blossom as he's navigated all aspects of life. He's excelled in his educational endeavors in Worcester, Mass., and Chicago (and his stint as a contestant …”
  • “Chris, wow. I'm very impressed with all your accomplishments in journalism. But I remember the quiet firefighter candidate Chris Serb at Engine 18's quarters. You helped me put together my memories as …”

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  • “Bradley Akubuiro's short essay on crises and what they do to us — or rather what we choose to do with them — hit home. Not quite as literally as plane crashes or gunshots that he's had to deal with, …”
  • “"Who are you when you've fallen down and the script is gone?" That question is central to all human existence. If we haven't faced it, we haven't lived. ”

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