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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 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...

A collage of news clips and photos.

African American Studies department commemorates 50th anniversary

May 22, 2022

After more than 100 students took over Northwestern’s Bursar’s Office in 1968, the University made the May 4th Agreement, acknowledging activists’ demands to improve Black student life and recognizing...

Woman in pink dress in front of pink background.

African American Studies department announces comedian Ziwe Fumudoh as keynote speaker for 50th anniversary celebration

April 20, 2022

Comedian Ziwe Fumudoh (Communication ’14) will deliver the keynote address at the African American Studies department’s 50th anniversary celebration May 20.  Fumudoh created and stars in the variety...

 Ziwe Fumudoh. Fumudoh interviewed Communication senior Rishi Mahesh and spoke to Northwestern students over Zoom last night through an event hosted by A&O Productions.

Comedian Ziwe Fumudoh interviews student comedian Rishi Mahesh

October 15, 2020

“How many Black friends do you have?” comedian, writer and show host Ziwe Fumudoh (Communication ‘14) asked Communication senior Rishi Mahesh as an opening question during Wednesday’s remote event...

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