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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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SNL’s Michael Che to headline A&O, NSTV comedy event

May 16, 2017

Comedian Michael Che will headline a stand-up comedy event May 24, A&O Productions and Northwestern Sketch Television announced Tuesday. Che, known for his work on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,”...

Comedians speak during a writer’s panel in Annie May Swift Hall on Friday. The speakers discussed the function of late night television comedy in a contentious political climate and offered advice for aspiring students.

Panelists discuss how late night comedy TV presents news to audiences

May 14, 2017

Four late night comedy mainstays said humor is a way to understand current events in today’s political climate, as it allows people to absorb serious news in a lighthearted way. The comedians, who visited...

‘Late Night’ host reflects on Northwestern experiences, writing satire in current political climate

‘Late Night’ host reflects on Northwestern experiences, writing satire in current political climate

May 4, 2017

Seth Meyers did not take any political science or journalism courses during his time at Northwestern. As a radio, television and film major, comedy was what he was passionate about. Now, two decades...

Actor Adam DeVine laughs with director Jake Szymanski (Communication ‘04) at The Rock. The duo visited Northwestern on Wednesday to promote its upcoming film “Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates.”

Adam Devine, Northwestern alum Jake Szymanski speak about new movie

May 19, 2016

A&E Actor Adam Devine doesn’t just cry in movies, he “spit cries.” Devine showcased his spit-crying abilities to more than 40 students at The Rock on Wednesday afternoon. “Spit crying...

Seth Meyers, the host of “Late Night with Seth Meyers” on NBC, has made a career out of late night television. The Communication alum will speak at Northwestern’s 2016 commencement.

Late night TV star, Northwestern alum Seth Meyers to speak at 2016 commencement

February 23, 2016

Comedian Seth Meyers (Communication ’96) will speak at Northwestern’s 2016 commencement ceremony, the University announced Tuesday. Meyers, 42, currently hosts “Late Night with Seth Meyers”...

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