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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,...

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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...

Van De Loo: SAD is more than just an emotion

Van De Loo: SAD is more than just an emotion

February 27, 2020

Acclaimed author George R.R. Martin (Medill ’70, ’71) has penned many iconic phrases throughout his work on the “A Song of Ice and Fire” series. None, however, feel quite as applicable to real...

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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