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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


Michael Mahler performs at a concert. The communication alum recently won a Jeff Award for music directing “Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story.”

Northwestern alum wins Jeff Award for music direction

November 7, 2018

When Michael Mahler (Communication ’04) was a co-chair of the Waa-Mu Show his senior year at Northwestern, the show featured an actor playing his own instrument as a storytelling device. As a music director...

Northwestern alumnus Alan Schmuckler wins Kleban Prize for lyricist work

Northwestern alumnus Alan Schmuckler wins Kleban Prize for lyricist work

January 25, 2018

Alan Schmuckler’s first foray into songwriting began in high school. Using clunky Windows 95 software in his basement, Schmuckler began to write ditties and parody lyrics that were not meant to be shared...

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