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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


NU lecturer Geoffrey Tarson has written for TV shows, such as “That’s So Raven” and “Groove High.”

That’s So Tarson: NU lecturer shares TV writing, acting background

October 24, 2013

Shannon Pritchard, graduate student in the MFA Writing for the Screen and Stage program at Northwestern, has nothing but great things to say about Geoffrey Tarson, lecturer in the RTVF department. Pritchard...

In defense of 'Saturday Night Live'

In defense of ‘Saturday Night Live’

October 3, 2013

Chevy Chase left "Saturday Night Live" in 1976 after the show’s first season. At the time, Chase was considered “the funniest man in America,” and critics couldn’t fathom the idea of "SNL" without...

The Rundown: Week of May 12

May 15, 2013

The creators of “How I Met Your Mother” are experts at dragging out events, but on Monday, the fans who patiently waited eight seasons finally witnessed the introduction of the titular mother character....

Seth Meyers (right) and Jimmy Fallon pose at the 2011 Emmys. Meyers (Communication '96) will replace Fallon as the host of NBC's "Late Night" next year.

Northwestern alum Seth Meyers tapped for ‘Late Night’ host spot

May 12, 2013

One of Northwestern’s most famous alumni has more late nights ahead of him. Seth Meyers (Communication '96) will take over as the new host of "Late Night" when Jimmy Fallon leaves next year, NBC announced...

Goodman: MacFarlane has many less-offensive talents to offer

Goodman: MacFarlane has many less-offensive talents to offer

February 28, 2013

I have always enjoyed “Family Guy,” a television show known for its random cutaway gags and crude humor. So when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that the show’s creator,...

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