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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


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Writer, producer and director Cindy Chupack (Medill ’87) signs copies of her book, “The Longest Date: Life as a Wife.” Chupack’s new film, “Otherhood,” will be released in August on Netflix.

Writer and director Cindy Chupack talks motherhood, romance and finding her voice

May 29, 2019

Cindy Chupack (Medill ’87) always knew she wanted to be a writer. But growing up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Chupack said she didn’t know of many ways to make a career out of her craft — which was one of...

Actors perform in Minnie’s Boys at Porchlight Music Theatre in Chicago, composed by Larry Grossman (Communication ‘60).

Northwestern alum’s musical revived in Chicago with new song

May 22, 2019

Over 50 years ago, Larry Grossman (Communication ‘60) was writing music for Waa-Mu, an experience that would eventually lead him to pursue his passion and make his Broadway debut as a composer for “Minnie’s...

Six-time winner Audra McDonald and one-time Tony nominee Michael Shannon in “Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune.” The Broadway show is currently in previews, and will open on May 30.

Northwestern alum makes Broadway producing debut with ‘Frankie and Johnny’

May 22, 2019

Sharing a show with a six-time Tony winner is the dream of any Northwestern theater major. For Jamie Joeyen-Waldorf (Communication ‘18), she got this opportunity less than a year after she graduated,...

After nearly seven weeks, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra ended their strike after negotiations.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians end strike, get increased pay but not desired pension

May 22, 2019

After a historic strike of nearly seven weeks, the musicians of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra are trading their picket signs for pension and pay. A year of negotiations came to a close April 26, when...

Alan Pierson leads the Contemporary Music Ensemble in rehearsal. The orchestral group will hold their final concert of the year on May 24 at Galvin Recital Hall.

Student ensemble to perform challenging final concert

May 22, 2019

From drumming to DJing, music is ever-evolving, and Northwestern students are keeping up with the times. If you close your eyes, you might think you’re listening to an electronic record, created with...

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