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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

George R.R. Martin sits on a purple chair with a colorful background.

‘Game of Thrones’ writer George R. R. Martin gifts NU $5 million to establish professorship, writing workshop

October 31, 2022

“A Song of Ice and Fire” novelist and “Game of Thrones” co-executive producer George R.R. Martin (Medill ’70, ’71) has gifted $5 million to Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism, Media,...

An illustration depicts a blond woman riding her red dragon.

Reel Thoughts: ‘House of the Dragon’ differentiates from ‘Game of Thrones’ but keeps its special feel

October 25, 2022

Warning: This article contains spoilers. “Game of Thrones” was known for the excitement and suspense that came every Sunday night with new episodes. “House of the Dragon,” the show’s Targaryen-focused...

Smiling people in purple and black garb and graduation caps walk, with two people in black commencement uniform in the front. In the background are a blurred crowd of people in waving motion.

SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell to deliver class of 2021 commencement address

April 22, 2021

SpaceX president and COO Gwynne Shotwell (McCormick ‘86, ‘88) will address the class of 2021 at a commencement ceremony to be held June 14, according to a Thursday news release. Shotwell, a member...

Daenerys Targaryen addresses her army during her brief reign as Queen in Sunday’s finale of “Game of Thrones.” Daenerys’ season eight turn from savior to tyrant was seen as rushed and unearned by many critics.

Students reflect on ‘Game of Thrones’ finale, legacy

May 21, 2019
“Everyone can be upset, everyone can be angry, but the fact of the matter is the series is over,” Medill junior Ryan Coleman said. “There’s no more ‘Thrones.’ There’s no more predictions. There’s no more analysis to do.”
Podculture: Daily staffers talk ending theories, reflect on eight seasons of  ‘Game of Thrones’’

Podculture: Daily staffers talk ending theories, reflect on eight seasons of ‘Game of Thrones’’

May 19, 2019

WILSON CHAPMAN: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Wilson Chapman. Thanks for tuning in. This is Podculture, a podcast series covering the biggest events in entertainment. After nine years, HBO’s massively...

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