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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Ranked the third-best school for aspiring comedians by College Magazine in 2019, Northwestern was once home to many of today’s late-night and stand-up stars.

A guide to Northwestern’s vibrant comedy scene

August 11, 2023

The story is all too familiar: A Wildcat doesn’t make the cut for Mee-Ow their freshman year but goes on to perform at The Second City — Chicago’s premier comedy club — post-graduation, only to...

Julia Louis-Dreyfus sitting on a dark stage addressing an audience, sitting next to a man in a gray shirt.

Alumni Quiz Part 2: How well do you know Northwestern’s notable alumni?

March 2, 2023

Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dugar_jay   Related Stories:  — Alumni Quiz: How well do you know Northwestern’s notable alumni? — Dorm Quiz: How well do...

Meghan Markle smiling, looking at her husband, Prince Harry, who is seated to her right.

Alumni Quiz: How well do you know Northwestern’s notable alumni?

February 24, 2023

Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dugar_jay   Related Stories:  — Dorm Quiz: How well do you know Northwestern’s on-campus housing? — Sports Quiz: How well...

An illustration of a purple stage with curtains and two drama faces laughing and frowning.

A guide to Northwestern theatre groups

August 12, 2022

Northwestern offers a vibrant theatre scene with plenty of opportunities for students to participate from the stage, the wings or the audience. The academic program itself is often ranked among the best...

Hall in “Sorry, Charlie.”

Sorry, not sorry: Alums Charlie Hall and Jack Price debut comedy web series “Sorry, Charlie”

February 12, 2020

The Monthly In the opening scene of “Sorry, Charlie,” Charlie (Charlie Hall, Communication ’19) is broken up with by his girlfriend, who reads off a list of everything that’s wrong with him...

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