The Monthly

2020

In this edition of The Monthly:“Divergent” author Veronica Roth (Weinberg ’10) talks life after saving the world.

Further reads:
The assistant city editor writes an obituary for the viral sensation the Romphim. A reporter compiles the best art exhibits to visit in Chicago now that the weather is (somewhat) nice. Former Bachelorette Becca Kufrin sits down with The Daily to discuss her new role as a quasi-Chris Harrison in “The Bachelor: Live on Stage.” For the final time, Monthly editor Crystal Wall reviews her new Evanston favorite, Habibi In, and the assistant campus editor wants you to go see “Portrait of a Lady on Fire.”

Letter from the Editors: Fasten your seatbelts, it’s an emotional rollercoaster up in here
In this Letter from the Editors, Monthly editors Charlotte Walsh and Crystal Wall get sappy about their last quarter on the Monthly. It’s a love fest. But of course they manage to mention Timothée Chalamet and the “Gossip Girl” reboot. Nothing if not on-brand.
NU alum and ‘Divergent’ author Veronica Roth premieres first novel for adults
Veronica Roth has become a legend in the NU English department, earning a book deal and singing the rights to a movie all before graduation. Monthly editor Charlotte Walsh talks to Roth about her success, mental health and her new book, “Chosen Ones,” which tells the story of how heroes cope after saving the world.
The rise and fall of the RompHim: How a viral sensation was born and the reason it came to an end”
The Romphim. It’s a garment — a romper for men, specifically — that garners visceral reactions, either of joyous laughter or visceral disgust. And after three years in business, the four founders, graduates of the Kellogg School of Management, are closing the buttons on the Romphim forever.
Spring in the City: Explore Chicago this month with new art exhibits
Looking for something to do now that you’ve put your winter boots away (only to inevitably take them out for that one surprise April storm)? Reporter Grace Luxton puts together a spread of the best new art exhibits in Chicago to make you feel like a true local.
Former Bachelorette Becca Kufrin talks life after the final rose
It was happily ever after — until it wasn’t. The breakup of Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Becca Kufrin was the one Googled ’round the world, until Kufrin got her second chance as the new Bachelorette. Now, two years after she finally found the one in Garrett Yrigoyen, Kufrin sits down with The Daily to talk about her new role as a quasi-Chris Harrison in “The Bachelor: Live on Stage.”
Open Tab: Habibi In offers flavor, spice and everything nice
Monthly editor Crystal Wall gushes about hummus and a hot sauce she was too afraid to try. Can you blame her when there was a signing warning about how hot it really is? Either way, she gives Evanston residents the scoop about Evanston’s hidden gem, Habibi In Mediterranean Grill.
Reel Thoughts: Portrait of a Lady on Fire only needed the female gaze
Assistant campus editor Yunkyo Kim writes her sophomore Monthly article about the hot new film, “Portrait of a Lady on Fire.” She praises the movie for its distance from the male gaze and portrayal of a healthy queer love story on screen.
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