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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


The separation in entertainment value between “Weekend Update” and the rest of the show made me question whether watching the entire 90 minutes was worth my time.

Reel Thoughts: ‘Saturday Night Live’ marks its decline with boring season premiere

October 15, 2023

“Saturday Night Live” used to be one of my favorite parts of the week.  I relished the opportunity to watch every crazy, confusing and concerning moment of the past seven days in sketch form. Does...

Headshot of a woman with a mullet wearing a lime green quarter-zip.

A&O Productions, Sherman Ave. announce Patti Harrison and Sarah Sherman as spring speakers

May 19, 2022

Patti Harrison and Sarah Sherman are A&O’s and Sherman Ave.’s spring speakers, the groups announced Thursday. The comedians will perform stand-up comedy in McCormick Auditorium on Wednesday. Harrison...

Meyers named one of Time magazine’s most influential people

April 24, 2014

Northwestern alumnus Seth Meyers (Communication ‘96) was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people on Wednesday. Meyers, an Evanston native, is known for his role hosting "Late Night,"...

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...

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...

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