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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...

Mwangi: George R.R. Martins $5M donation and the marketability of creative writing

Mwangi: George R.R. Martin’s $5M donation and the marketability of creative writing

November 18, 2022

Word on the street is, George R.R. Martin, one of Northwestern’s most renowned alumni, is back at Northwestern and he’s feeling generous enough to donate a creative writing professor to NU. Or maybe...

University President Michael Schill stands at a podium in front of purple curtains, and a screen reads, “Welcome George R.R. Martin.”

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

November 10, 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...

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...

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