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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


Comedian Chris Gethard performs in Lutkin Hall for A&O Productions and SASA’s comedy event on Monday. Gethard was joined by comedian Aparna Nancherla, NU’s comedy group Mee-Ow and student performer Grace Dowling.

Comedians Chris Gethard, Aparna Nancherla discuss politics, mental health

May 16, 2017

When comedian Chris Gethard took the stage in Lutkin Hall on Monday in front of more than 250 people, he noted the presence of the organ. “One of the things I do demand is that I only perform in...

Comedian Aparna Nancherla announced as opener for A&O, SASA spring speaker event

May 10, 2017

A&O Productions and the South Asian Student Alliance announced Wednesday that stand-up comedian Aparna Nancherla will open for their spring speaker event. Most recently, Nancherla worked as a writer...

“Moonlight” director Barry Jenkins speaks at Ryan Auditorium in the Technological Institute on Saturday. The Academy Award-winning director discussed the inspiration behind the film as well as issues of representation.

‘Moonlight’ director Barry Jenkins discusses representation, film inspiration

April 2, 2017

Barry Jenkins, director of this year’s Academy Award winner for best picture “Moonlight,” said there would’ve been no film without playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney and his semi-autobiographical...

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‘Moonlight’ director Barry Jenkins to speak at Northwestern

March 28, 2017

Barry Jenkins, director of the Academy Award-winning movie “Moonlight,” will speak at Northwestern on April 1, A&O Productions announced Tuesday evening. A&O, in partnership with Rainbow Alliance,...

Samantha Bee discusses the role of comedy and other forms of resistance in the age of Trump. The event, hosted Tuesday in Cahn Auditorium, was organized by A&O Productions, College Democrats and One Book One Northwestern.

Comedian and political commentator Samantha Bee discusses satire, resistance in Trump era

March 1, 2017

Samantha Bee, host of the late-night satirical news show “Full Frontal,” said at an event Tuesday that though coping with President Donald Trump can be difficult, producing comedy provides catharsis. “If...

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