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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


Northwestern students awarded Carnegie fellowships

April 23, 2017

A Northwestern student and alumna were named Carnegie junior fellows, and faculty members recently received awards for their work as well, the University announced Friday. Weinberg senior Gustavo Berrizbeitia...

Barry Jenkins

‘Moonlight’ director Barry Jenkins to speak at Northwestern

March 28, 2017

Barry Jenkins, director of the Academy Award-winning movie “Moonlight,” will speak at Northwestern on April 1, A&O Productions announced Tuesday evening. A&O, in partnership with Rainbow Alliance,...

Playwright Young Jean Lee speaks about her creative work and approach to identity politics. Lee addressed more than 50 people Monday in Harris Hall.

Playwright Young Jean Lee discusses her experiences writing identity-based art

January 23, 2017

When deciding what to address in her work, playwright Young Jean Lee said she thinks of the worst play in the world she could possibly write. “And then I force myself to write that play,” Lee said. In...

Prof. Zayd Dohrn

Northwestern Prof. Zayd Dohrn wins playwriting prize, discusses rewards of teaching

September 28, 2016

A&E Prof. Zayd Dohrn occupies a small office in the corner of Annie May Swift Hall. His demeanor is calm, his voice tempered. But the award-winning playwright is not shy about tackling the contentious...

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