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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


Pixar released its new summer hit “Inside Out 2” in theaters June 14, the sequel to "Inside Out" which explored the grappling of emotions throughout childhood and adolescence.

Reel Thoughts: ‘Inside Out 2’ creatively depicts the emotional side to puberty

June 24, 2024

This article contains spoilers. Pressures of fitting in, spirals of self-doubt and…eek…PUBERTY!  My entrance into ninth grade was certainly a formative time in my life as I became painfully...

Kathryn Hahn (Communication ‘95) in a scene from Marvel Studios’ “WandaVision.” She stands in the center of the frame, and she wears a black witch’s dress with a purple cape.

NU alumna Kathryn Hahn talks ‘WandaVision’ and future projects in A&O event

May 14, 2021

The “Hahnaissance” is just beginning — and Kathryn Hahn (Communication ’95) told Northwestern students she never expected her career to take off in the way it has over the past few months.  At...

Jake Johnson in “New Girl.” The actor spoke to the Daily about growing up in Evanston and  shooting a movie in the pandemic.

New shows, same guy

November 20, 2020

Jake Johnson may have a career filled with iconic projects like “New Girl” and “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” but the actor has humble roots in the town many Northwestern students now call...

Greta Lee (Communication ‘05) stars in the Tina Fey and Amy Poehler film “Sisters.” Lee has appeared on TV shows like “Girls” and “Inside Amy Schumer” since graduating from Northwestern.

Alumna Greta Lee shines in female-driven comedies

January 28, 2016

A&E Before starring alongside comedians like Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, Greta Lee (Communication ’05) was a renaissance woman at Northwestern — a lead singer for Mee-Ow, an opener for George Clinton...

Q&A: Jason Moore, Northwestern alum and ‘Pitch Perfect 2’ executive producer

May 17, 2015

A&E Using his experiences with the Radio, Television and Film and musical theater programs at Northwestern, Jason Moore (Communication ’93) has navigated roles ranging from Tony-nominated director...

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