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A Daily Northwestern column titled 'Hallo and Goodbye' argues that Halloween loses its magic once students reach college. The piece reflects on how the holiday's traditions and spontaneity fade with age, prompting readers to weigh whether campus celebrations can still capture the spirit of the holiday.

Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre is staging 'Adirondack Chair Circle,' a new play that satirizes book bans and parental rights activism in schools. The production, reviewed by The Daily Northwestern, uses comedy to examine the political battles over what children can read and who controls classroom content. The show is drawing attention as debates over library and curriculum censorship continue across the United States.

A McGill University professor spoke at a Northwestern University event, calling for artificial intelligence to be applied in practical ways within healthcare rather than remaining theoretical. The talk focused on how AI tools can be integrated into real medical settings to improve patient care. Coverage by The Daily Northwestern highlighted the appeal for grounded, usable applications of the technology.

American University history professor Gautham Rao is drawing attention for his book 'White Power', which examines slavery and rebellion in American history. In an interview with The Daily Northwestern, Rao discussed the themes and arguments of the work, including how enslaved people resisted and how white political power was built and maintained. The conversation adds to ongoing public debate over how slavery should be taught and understood.