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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


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...

Meghan Markle smiling, looking at her husband, Prince Harry, who is seated to her right.

Alumni Quiz: How well do you know Northwestern’s notable alumni?

February 23, 2023
Try your hand at this week's news quiz to test your knowledge of Northwestern alumni.
Reichs has written more than 20 novels inspired by her work as a forensic anthropologist.

History Quiz: Let’s take a look back at some of Northwestern’s storied history

January 19, 2023
Try your hand at this week's news quiz to test your knowledge of Northwestern history.
An illustration of a person looking across the water at Chicago's skyline.

A guide to Chicago: America’s third-largest city and your neighbor at Northwestern

August 12, 2022

Northwestern’s campus sits next to the country’s third-largest city, known to many as “the Windy City:” Chicago. Living and learning next to Chicago is a great opportunity for students to engage...

Bryan Eng poses outside with a jacket behind his back.

Communication alum Bryan Eng makes his debut on Broadway with ‘Plaza Suite’

June 12, 2022

Actor and jazz musician Bryan Eng (Communication ’19) described his March 28 Broadway debut as a dream come true. As an understudy for the classic comedy “Plaza Suite,” Eng acts alongside Tony...

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