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

The Daily Northwestern


George R.R. Martin talks with the audience about the future of his fantasy series, “A Song of Ice and Fire,” as he participates in a Q&A at Cahn Auditorium. Martin returned to Northwestern on Wednesday to accept a Medill Hall of Achievement award.

Author George R.R. Martin speaks, accepts Hall of Achievement award

November 4, 2015

“A Song of Ice and Fire” author George R. R. Martin (Medill ‘70, ‘71) returned to his alma mater Wednesday to accept a Hall of Achievement award and engage in a Q&A with Northwestern students...

Julia Louis-Dreyfus steps on to the stage at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards after winning Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. Louis-Dreyfus (Communication ‘83) was among several other alums who received awards and/or nominations during the show Sunday night.

Northwestern alumni Julia Louis-Dreyfus, George R.R. Martin win big at Emmys

September 20, 2015

Northwestern alumni triumphed at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards Sunday night, highlighted by wins for George R.R. Martin’s “Game of Thrones” series and Julia Louis-Dreyfus for her role in “Veep.” “Game...

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Author George R. R. Martin to speak, accept award at Northwestern

September 20, 2015

Author George R. R. Martin (Medill ‘70, ‘71) will speak at Northwestern on Nov. 4 after accepting the Medill Hall of Achievement award. The Hall of Achievement is the school’s highest honor and...

Halloran: The sexual violence problem in ‘Game of Thrones’

Halloran: The sexual violence problem in ‘Game of Thrones’

May 25, 2015

Warning: If you’re a “Game of Thrones” viewer and you haven’t seen last Sunday’s episode, you might want to stop reading now. Last year, after five books and four seasons, I decided to end...

Gates: TV can’t entirely eclipse books

Gates: TV can’t entirely eclipse books

April 28, 2015

Between rushing to finish readings for the upcoming week and knowing they have to wait five more days to enjoy another weekend, Northwestern students are likely to encounter the Sunday night blues. But...

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