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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


Meyers named one of Time magazine’s most influential people

April 24, 2014

Northwestern alumnus Seth Meyers (Communication ‘96) was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people on Wednesday. Meyers, an Evanston native, is known for his role hosting "Late Night,"...

Stephen Colbert (Communication ‘86) will replace David Letterman as the host of “Late Night” following Letterman’s retirement later this year.

Stephen Colbert to take over “The Late Show”

April 10, 2014

Stephen Colbert (Communication '86) will be the next host of “The Late Show,” succeeding former host David Letterman, CBS announced Thursday. Colbert will begin hosting the show in 2015. Colbert...

Fred Armisen surprises with comedy, musical chops on ‘Late Night’

March 4, 2014

I was absolutely thrilled when Seth Meyers first announced Fred Armisen as the bandleader for his new show, “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” Although I am not an avid follower of Armisen’s...

Pop culture to get excited about this Winter Quarter

January 15, 2014

With an influx of new TV shows in the fall and an abundance of blockbuster movies each summer, winter can feel like a boring time to be a pop culture fan. Fortunately, this Winter Quarter promises plenty...

In defense of 'Saturday Night Live'

In defense of ‘Saturday Night Live’

October 3, 2013

Chevy Chase left "Saturday Night Live" in 1976 after the show’s first season. At the time, Chase was considered “the funniest man in America,” and critics couldn’t fathom the idea of "SNL" without...

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