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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


Director Garry Marshall (Medill ’56) works on the set of one of his films. Marshall was the mastermind behind Hollywood blockbusters like “The Princess Diaries.”

Northwestern alum’s documentary celebrates life of fellow alum Garry Marshall

May 7, 2020

A&E In his days at Northwestern, Garry Marshall (Medill ‘56) played with his friends in Deering Meadow, was a reporter with The Daily and wrote for the Waa-Mu Show. His experiences at NU led the...

Garry Marshall

“Pretty Woman” director, NU alum Garry Marshall died Tuesday

July 20, 2016

Northwestern alum Garry Marshall, director of blockbuster film “Pretty Woman” and a life trustee of the University, died Tuesday. He was 81. Marshall passed away from pneumonia complications after...

Romantic and (sort of) realistic movies to watch on Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2013

Valentine’s Day: a day filled with flowers, candy and the color pink … whether you like it or not. Sometimes, all you want to do is curl up and watch a romantic movie with (or without) a significant...

Erin Brockovich, environmental activist and lawyer, presents her current projects, including an upcoming partnership with Google and a new documentary about water. Presented by SEED, the talk focused largely on environmental and health issues.

Brockovich encourages students to save environment

November 15, 2012

Mixing elements of activism with motivational stories, environmental advocate Erin Brockovich encouraged students Wednesday night to take responsibility and become more involved in their local communities. An...

SEED to bring Erin Brockovich to campus

November 12, 2012

Erin Brockovich, environmental activist and consumer advocate, will speak on campus Wednesday. Instrumental in revealing that Pacific Gas & Electric Company had been poisoning the groundwater supply...

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