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

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

The Daily Northwestern


Jen Spyra is featured on the right side of the image wearing a white and blue polka dot top and yellow floral skirt. To her left is a copy of her debut novel, “Big Time.” The novel’s cover features a small girl with the words “Big Time” in bright red and yellow fonts respectively.

NU alumna and comedic writer Jen Spyra talks comedy writing career, debut book

April 11, 2021

In the eyes of Jen Spyra (Communication MFA '12), successful comedic writing boils down to two key elements: confidence and perseverance.  “Confidence in your comedy is what keeps you going,”...

Naomi Grossman, an actress on “American Horror Story,” discussed her experiences in Hollywood on Wednesday night. Grossman graduated from Northwestern in 1997.

‘American Horror Story’ actress talks about her journey from Northwestern to Hollywood

April 16, 2015

Actress Naomi Grossman spoke Wednesday night about her journey to Hollywood and advice she wishes she knew before going there. Known for her role as Pepper on FX’s “American Horror Story,” Grossman...

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