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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


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...

Ranked the third-best school for aspiring comedians by College Magazine in 2019, Northwestern was once home to many of today’s late-night and stand-up stars.

A guide to Northwestern’s vibrant comedy scene

August 11, 2023

The story is all too familiar: A Wildcat doesn’t make the cut for Mee-Ow their freshman year but goes on to perform at The Second City — Chicago’s premier comedy club — post-graduation, only to...

Two BIPOC performers stand on a stage with red curtains drawn to the sides. A diverse audience sits in front of them.

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...

Three people laughing. A woman wearing a black turtleneck shirt next to two men in suits.

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

April 16, 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...

Headshot of a woman with a mullet wearing a lime green quarter-zip.

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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