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

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Jimmy Carrane on stage. The comedian is bringing his one-man show, “World’s Greatest Dad(?)” to Judy’s Beat Lounge on Nov. 2.

Evanston comedian talks fatherhood, self-doubt in latest one-person show

October 30, 2019

The same year that his own father died, comedian and improvisation teacher Jimmy Carrane became a dad himself. His latest one-person show, “World’s Greatest Dad(?),” examines fatherhood and how...

The Weekly Podcast: Wildcats go Mee-Ow

The Weekly Podcast: Wildcats go Mee-Ow

February 27, 2018

On this episode of The Weekly, we interviewed the directors of Northwestern's famed comedy show Mee-Ow in light of their upcoming performance. We also talked to students on campus about their experiences...

Jordana Mishory (fourth from left) and Eva Lewis (far right) perform with their all-female improv group Sweater Kittens. The group will appear at the 19th Chicago Improv Festival on May 6.

Northwestern alumni in an all-female comedy troupe perform at Chicago Improv Festival

April 28, 2016

A&E With each joke they crack and audience they inspire, two Northwestern alumni in the all-female improv group Sweater Kittens aim to break down barriers for women in the world of comedy. The...

Trance Masks club puts a new spin on improv

October 8, 2015

Putting on a mask is the perfect way to find a more authentic face for Communication junior Alexander Kohanski. Kohanski is the founder of Northwestern’s Trance Masks club, which, starting Oct. 18,...

New Spring Break program aims to introduce students to humanities

January 22, 2015

For the first time, Northwestern students who aren’t planning to leave campus during Spring Break will be able to participate in a week full of activities as part of a new program from the Alice Kaplan...

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