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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


The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards take place on Jan. 15, 2024.

The 75th Emmys preview: ‘Succession’ set to sweep

January 11, 2024

The past year of television has been plagued by industry strikes. Pickets were laid down, “WGA on strike” T-shirts were sold on Depop, and, nevertheless, the Emmys are back.  Kicked off by the...

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Medill alumna Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan to serve as inaugural George R.R. Martin Chair in storytelling

May 9, 2023

Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan (Medill ’97), a journalist, author and teacher, will start as the inaugural George R.R. Martin Chair in storytelling at Medill in September, Northwestern announced April 27.  Tan...

Outlines of Din Dijarin, Bo-Katan and Grogu stand in front of a dark green background.

Reel Thoughts: ‘The Mandalorian’ season three has too many detours and not enough destination

April 23, 2023

Following two commercially successful seasons of “The Mandalorian,” fans highly anticipated the franchise’s latest installment. However, some felt disappointed by this season's disjointed storyline.  This...

President Michael Schill looks at a gray Northwestern sweater, a blue moded, his dog Max and some deep dish pizza. These items are all on top of a gradient blue background.

Markus: Eight Things President Schill Wants for Hannukah

December 1, 2022

Black Friday and Cyber Monday have passed, but the time for making holiday wish lists has just begun. It’s Northwestern President Michael Schill’s first year at NU, so we thought we’d make his wishlist...

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‘I bought a train’: George R.R. Martin talks ‘Game of Thrones’ and time at Northwestern during Medill event

November 9, 2022

Author George R.R. Martin (Medill ’70, ’71) spoke about his time at Northwestern, “Game of Thrones” and his life in between at a Wednesday Medill event. Martin is the author of the “A Song...

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