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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


Kal Penn speaks at Lutkin Hall on Friday. Penn, known for his role as Kumar Patel in the comedy film “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle,” discussed his career and diversity in the film industry.

Actor Kal Penn discusses diversity in media, personal career experiences

May 22, 2016

Television has become more representative of diversity, but needs more progress in that direction, Kal Penn, actor and former associate director in the White House’s Office of Public Engagement, told...

Students help alumna bring ‘inappropriate’ comedy show to Chicago

Students help alumna bring ‘inappropriate’ comedy show to Chicago

April 6, 2014

A Northwestern student will perform Monday night at the Laugh Factory in Chicago as part of a comedy show created by an NU alumna. Communication junior Alex Heller will tell a story about watching...

Justin Bieber causes more trouble this week. The singer allegedly snuck out of a Brazilian brothel draped in a white sheet and surrounded by bodyguards.

The Rundown: Week of Nov. 3

November 6, 2013

Justin Bieber reportedly spotted outside a Brazilian brothel Justin Bieber is under fire this week after allegedly sneaking out of a Brazilian brothel draped in a sheet and surrounded by bodyguards....

Communication sophomore Charlie Gingold was the first of three student openers for B.J. Novak.

A&O Winter Speaker B.J. Novak’s props, jokes draw laughs

March 3, 2013

In a fitting fashion for a cast member and writer for “The Office,” B.J. Novak began his stand-up performance at Northwestern on Saturday night by invoking the show’s most beloved joke. “They...

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