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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 Mee-Ow Show is the longest running student comedy group on campus, producing two combination sketches, improvs and musical shows twice throughout Winter Quarter.

The Mee-Ow Show’s 50-year journey in comedy hits the bookshelves

October 16, 2024

History book “The Mee-Ow Show at 50” released on Tuesday through the Northwestern University Press. The book tracks the history of each Mee-Ow Show from 1974 to 2024, emphasizing its 50-year legacy....

Rashid founded Studio 5 with his wife, Béa Rashid.

‘Evening of Stories and Songs’ — Evanston’s Steve Rashid takes on his own Studio5

May 7, 2024

Evanston musician Steve Rashid (Bienen M.M. ’83) hosts a jazz series called “Live at Studio5” most spring and fall weekends. Rashid, who founded the venue Studio5 with his wife Béa Rashid, typically...

Kristen Schall (Bob’s Burgers) shows off her Mee-Ow hoodie from her days in the Northwestern student comedy group on the Actors & Characters panel of the Mee-Ow Show Fest.
Back row (L to R): Anjali Bhimani (Ms. Marvel), Dermot Mulroney (Hanna), Peter Grosz (VEEP), J.P. Manoux (Phil of the Future) Front row: Jean Villepique (Upright Citizens Brigade), Romy Rosemont (Glee), Jessica Lowe (Wrecked), Kristen Schall (Bob's Burgers), Ana Gasteyer (Saturday Night Live)

The Mee-Ow Show Fest celebrates comedy group’s 50th year with laugh-out-loud reunion

April 7, 2024

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss decreed April 6, 2024 as Evanston’s official “Mee-Ow Show Day” on Saturday, honoring the longest running college improv and sketch comedy show in America. “Join the...

Stanley Cups, a drink tumbler, has found a cult following, as its tumblers consistently sell out in stores nationwide.

Students weigh in on Stanleys amid tumblers’ soaring popularity

February 8, 2024

Weinberg sophomore Jordyn Howard owns two Stanley cups — not the coveted hockey prize, but the sought-after drink tumbler.  After gaining traction on social media, Stanley cups have repeatedly sold...

Person smiles against background of blue sky and seagulls, with 1989 and Taylor’s Version written above.

Liner Notes: Taylor Swift reminds us she’ll ‘never go out of style’ with ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’

October 29, 2023

If 2023 belongs to anyone, it is undoubtedly Taylor Swift. From her monumental Eras Tour to the re-release of her third studio album, “Speak Now,” and especially considering her recent Sunday Night...

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