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The Daily Northwestern

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

A still from HBO’s “A Black Lady Sketch Show.” Among this year’s Emmy nominees are Northwestern alumni Robin Thede and Ashley Nicole Black from the hit sketch comedy show.

“A Black Lady Sketch Show,” “Little Fires Everywhere” producers among Northwestern alumni nominated for Emmy Awards

September 17, 2020

Among those nominated for the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards for excellence in television are Northwestern alumni Robin Thede, Stephen Colbert, Jill Leiderman, Seth Meyers, Jenny Hagel, Allison Hord and Attica...

Comedians speak during a writer’s panel in Annie May Swift Hall on Friday. The speakers discussed the function of late night television comedy in a contentious political climate and offered advice for aspiring students.

Panelists discuss how late night comedy TV presents news to audiences

May 14, 2017

Four late night comedy mainstays said humor is a way to understand current events in today’s political climate, as it allows people to absorb serious news in a lighthearted way. The comedians, who visited...

Northwestern alums out in full force at Emmys

Northwestern alums out in full force at Emmys

August 26, 2014

Northwestern — specifically the School of Communication -- was well-represented Monday night at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, with alums snagging three of the top trophies, the hosting...

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