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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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NU alumna Katie Rich talks SNL, new animated Netflix series “Chicago Party Aunt”

November 1, 2021

A&E For Katie Rich (Weinberg ’05), a parody Twitter account was the source of inspiration for her new animated Netflix series, “Chicago Party Aunt.”  “It was crazy to take something that...

Two students hold a purple check that says $674,375.00, raised by NUDM.

Dance Marathon raises $674,375 for Compass to Care, Evanston Community Foundation

April 6, 2021

The 47th annual Northwestern University Dance Marathon raised over $674,000 this weekend on behalf of Compass to Care, a Chicago nonprofit providing travel assistance for children in need of cancer treatment,...

The cast of “Do You Believe in Madness?” The show, The Second City’s 108th mainstage review, opened Nov. 7

Review: Second City mixes the absurd and the topical with “Do You Believe in Madness?”

November 14, 2019

During a sketch about halfway through Second City’s latest show, Jordan Savusa finishes explaining how the electoral college works to his fellow cast members, and asks them if they have any questions. “Um...

Communication junior Diego Abraham performs as part of The Blackout, a campus late night show.

The ins and outs of making it — or breaking it — in Northwestern’s comedy scene

February 13, 2019

At Northwestern, there are two paths for aspiring comedians: either you make The Titanic Players improv team freshman year, or you don’t. First-years can forget about trying for the Mee-Ow Show — rumor...

Winter shows in Chicago include local comedy, rapper’s birthday bash

January 17, 2019

The new year is the perfect time to try things you’ve always thought about, but never did: go to more concerts, spend time with friends, laugh more often. If your New Year’s resolution is to take advantage...

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