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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


An outline of author Andrea Bartz’s silhouette in front of four copies of her bestselling novel, “We Were Never Here.”

From the white page to the silver screen: Medill alumna Andrea Bartz’s novel may be adapted into Netflix movie

November 17, 2021

When writing a new novel, Andrea Bartz (Medill ’08) always starts by developing the book’s hook. Though she may have no idea how the book will begin or end, she knows the hook will drive readers to...

An Emmy Award holds up the purple Northwestern logo.

NU alumni, faculty nominated and win Emmy Award

September 21, 2021

This Emmy Award season, Wildcats dominated the nominee list with 12 Northwestern affiliates in the industry, ranging from alumni and faculty to writers and actors. Three alumni scored wins Sunday night,...

The devil’s in the details: How artists’ smallest choices prove the need for representation in media

The devil’s in the details: How artists’ smallest choices prove the need for representation in media

June 4, 2020

The Monthly Usually, I don’t remember the details of movies. Especially years after I watch them. Ask me about the plot — I’ve got you. Things might be a bit hazy, but I’ll be able to give...

Greg Berlanti, School of Communication Dean Barbara O’Keefe and professor emeritus David Downs. Berlanti’s foundation has endowed School of Communication with $2 million to establish a new professorship.

New alum-endowed professorship expands dramatic writing program, emphasizes diversity

January 8, 2020

A $2 million donation from the foundation of producer and Northwestern alum Greg Berlanti (Communication ‘94) will establish a new RTVF professorship intended to expand the writing program and emphasize...

For Greg Berlanti, coming out was hard. In ‘Love, Simon,’ he rewrites his happy ending.

For Greg Berlanti, coming out was hard. In ‘Love, Simon,’ he rewrites his happy ending.

May 9, 2018

Greg Berlanti recalls his time at Northwestern with the fondest of memories: He enjoyed his independence, met some of his lifelong friends and simply loved school. There was just one aspect of his daily...

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