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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

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BIPOC students and alumni spread joy and express themselves through comedy

April 18, 2023

People often associate Asian American parents with the racist and harmful stereotype of the “tiger mom,” characterizing them as strict and boring. But William Paik (Weinberg ’20) said he seeks...

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Practical Theatre Company returns to Evanston full time with residency at Studio5

April 17, 2023

Northwestern alumni Paul Barrosse (Communication ’80) and Vic Zielinski (Weinberg ’78, Communication M.A. ’79, Pritzker ’83) craved a return to comedy after decades of working in Los Angeles. “We...

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A&O Productions, Sherman Ave. announce Patti Harrison and Sarah Sherman as spring speakers

May 19, 2022

Patti Harrison and Sarah Sherman are A&O’s and Sherman Ave.’s spring speakers, the groups announced Thursday. The comedians will perform stand-up comedy in McCormick Auditorium on Wednesday. Harrison...

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An industry of swiss army knives: Students reflect Northwestern’s comedy scene

January 18, 2022

While some students have dedicated years to crafting the perfect punchline, others at Northwestern are just getting started in the comedy scene. Communication sophomore Orly Lewittes’s comedy career...

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NU alumna Katie Rich talks SNL, new animated Netflix series “Chicago Party Aunt”

November 1, 2021

A&E For Katie Rich (Weinberg ’05), a parody Twitter account was the source of inspiration for her new animated Netflix series, “Chicago Party Aunt.”  “It was crazy to take something that...

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