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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


The separation in entertainment value between “Weekend Update” and the rest of the show made me question whether watching the entire 90 minutes was worth my time.

Reel Thoughts: ‘Saturday Night Live’ marks its decline with boring season premiere

October 15, 2023

“Saturday Night Live” used to be one of my favorite parts of the week.  I relished the opportunity to watch every crazy, confusing and concerning moment of the past seven days in sketch form. Does...

The Weekly: SNL cast member Pete Davidson visits campus. Do comedians owe it to their audiences to be politically correct?

The Weekly: SNL cast member Pete Davidson visits campus. Do comedians owe it to their audiences to be politically correct?

February 9, 2019

On Feb. 2, A&O Productions brought SNL cast member Pete Davidson to Northwestern. Audio editor Cassidy Jackson sat down with students to discuss their reaction to the comedy act, as well as development...

 A photo of Pete Davidson and NU students. Davidson performed a stand-up show at Ryan Auditorium during an A&O Productions comedy show.

Pete Davidson brings laughter to campus with eccentric personal anecdotes

February 3, 2019

Saturday Night Live cast member Pete Davidson won the Northwestern crowd over on Saturday night with his delivery of a rowdy and racy stand-up set. The 25-year-old related to the audience of more than...

Pete Davidson at the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards in September 2017.

Pete Davidson selected as A&O winter speaker

January 25, 2019
A&O chose Davidson as the upcoming speaker because of his “signature comedic charm,” Katie Adler, director of speakers, said in an email.
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