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

The Daily Northwestern

Ally Mauch, Reporter

Ally is a Medill junior from New York studying journalism and film studies. Her past positions include summer managing editor and copy chief. You can reach Ally via Twitter or email.

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Siam Splendour offers up the best pad thai in all of Evanston, writes Open Tab columnist Ally Mauch.

Siam Splendour’s pad thai will keep you warm through the winter

November 20, 2019
Evanston couple Regina Sant’Anna and Douglas Skites opened Kombucha Brava’s taproom in July 2018 after finding success at the Evanston Farmers Market.

Open Tab: Head to Evanston’s Kombucha Brava for feel-good fermentation

October 30, 2019
In a city filled with pan-Asian cuisine, Shinsen stands out from the rest

In a city filled with pan-Asian cuisine, Shinsen stands out from the rest

October 9, 2019
A slice of pizza from Union Squared Evanston, 1307 Chicago Ave. Similar to Sicilian-style, the thick-crust square pies are topped with melted brick cheese and then layered with toppings before and after helpings of sauce.

Your guide to Evanston: Beyond Downtown

August 20, 2019
A selection of bagels from Bagel Art Cafe, 615 Dempster St.

Bagel Art Cafe is a New York escape in Illinois

May 29, 2019
Burgers, fries and boba shakes from Morton Grove’s Boba Burger, a restaurant tucked inside a suburban bowling alley.

The North Shore’s hidden gem restaurant might just be a bowling alley

April 17, 2019
Pizza from Union Squared Evanston, 1307 Chicago Ave. The restaurant serves authentic Detroit-style pizza in a small but cozy space.

Move over, deep dish. Union Squared is serving up a better Midwestern-style pizza in town

February 13, 2019

Notable speakers at Northwestern in 2018

August 23, 2018
The Black House, 1914 Sheridan Rd.

Navigating supportive spaces on Northwestern’s campus

August 23, 2018
A Pace bus passes under the CTA Purple Line.

Feeling Lost? Use this guide to Evanston and NU transit

August 21, 2018
The University Police headquarters, 1201 Davis St. Northwestern and Evanston have agreed to share the Emergency Operations center located in the the UP building.

Northwestern, Evanston announce shared emergency operations center

August 16, 2018
Ingrid Stafford.

VP for financial operations Ingrid Stafford steps down

August 13, 2018
Alec Klein at an event in 2012.

Alec Klein no longer at NU following harassment allegations

August 10, 2018
A jet takes off in downtown San Juan, Puerto Rico on Oct. 2 in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Northwestern is spearheading a project to jumpstart arts activity in Puerto Rico following the natural disaster.

One year after hurricanes, University spearheads arts development project in Puerto Rico

August 7, 2018
Femdot performs on the American Eagle stage at Lollapalooza Saturday. This was the Evanston-born artist’s first appearance at the Chicago music festival.

Lollapalooza 2018: A conversation with Evanston-born artist Femdot

August 5, 2018
Lollapalooza 2017.

Lollapalooza 2018: Who to see and what to eat

August 1, 2018
Dave Davis.

University names new director for community relations

August 1, 2018
Foster-Walker Complex, 1927 Orrington Ave. A man was accused of sexually assaulting a woman in the dorm early Saturday morning.

Bail set for man accused of sexual assault in Foster-Walker Complex

July 29, 2018
A University Police car. UP will conduct a training exercise next week to raise awareness among the NU community about what to do in the event of a violent incident on campus.

NUPD to conduct ‘violent incident’ training exercise

July 29, 2018
University Hall, 1897 Sheridan Rd.

Northwestern reducing administrative staff to combat budget deficit

July 19, 2018
Stephen Colbert (Communication ’86) at the Emmy Awards in 2017. Colbert was among eight Northwestern alumni who received Emmy nominations this year.

Stephen Colbert, Megan Mullally among NU alumni nominated for Emmy Awards

July 19, 2018
“The Leopold and Loeb Files,” by NU alumna and Evanston business owner Nina Barrett. Barrett released the book Tuesday at a book launch at Bookends & Beginnings.

Nina Barrett tackles famous Chicago murder story in new book

July 17, 2018
Kellogg School of Management’s Global Hub, 2211 Campus Drive. Kellogg Prof. Kathleen Hagerty has been named interim dean of the School of Management, the University announced Thursday.

Kathleen Hagerty named interim dean of Kellogg

July 12, 2018
Northwestern police cars parked outside the Segal Visitor's Center Tuesday evening after a man with a gun was reported on campus. The suspect, who had a wooden toy gun, was taken into custody and cited for disorderly conduct.

Police locate suspect in man with gun incident

July 12, 2018
Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave. EPL will host a free training session July 16 to teach community members how to obtain and administer naloxone, a commonly used antidote for opioid overdose.

EPL to hold naloxone training for opioid overdose

July 12, 2018
Art of Health spa, 1638 Orrington Ave. A Chicago man was sentenced to probation Thursday after he was found guilty of sexually abusing a women at the Evanston spa.

Chicago man sentenced to probation for sexually abusing woman at Evanston spa

July 10, 2018
Northwestern police cars parked outside the Segal Visitor's Center. NUPD and EPD are investigating a call of a shooter on campus.

Police investigate call of man with gun on campus, source determined to likely be props

July 10, 2018
Medill Prof. Alec Klein at an event in 2012.

University spokesman releases statement, issues apology regarding Medill Prof. Alec Klein

July 10, 2018
Community members get samples from various local food vendors at the fourth annual Taste of Evanston. This year’s event primarily benefited local nonprofits Connections for the Homeless and Reba Place Development Corporation.

Annual Taste of Evanston event benefits Connections for the Homeless, Reba Place

July 8, 2018

Blotter: Evanston woman charged with obstructing traffic

July 5, 2018
Kimberly Richardson.

Kimberly Richardson appointed as deputy city manager

June 27, 2018
825 Church St., the location of new restaurant Falcon Eddy’s. The Texas-style barbeque spot, under the same ownership as popular Evanston restaurant Bat 17, opened Wednesday.

Bat 17 owners open new barbeque restaurant on Church Street

June 26, 2018
A Northwestern group marches in the 2018 Chicago Pride Parade. This was the first year NU was part of the annual parade, which runs through the Boystown neighborhood in Chicago.

NU cohort joins Chicago Pride Parade for the first year

June 26, 2018
Angelica Wilson.

Northwestern senior Angelica Wilson dies, investigation ongoing

June 23, 2018
Opera singer Renée Fleming addresses graduates and their families at the 2018 commencement ceremony. Fleming urged students to develop and use their voices.

Renée Fleming urges graduates to use their voices at 2018 commencement

June 22, 2018
The Village of Skokie filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Evanston claiming that increased water rates for Lake Michigan water are discriminatory and unconstitutional.

Skokie sues Evanston over increased water rates

June 21, 2018
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave.

Recent ETHS grad dies after being presumed dead by paramedics in Chicago

June 19, 2018
Bill Cosby walks out of the Montgomery County Courthouse on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Norristown, Pa. after learning a jury found him guilty of sexual assault. The Northwestern Board of Trustees revoked Cosby’s honorary degree Monday.

NU Board of Trustees revokes Bill Cosby’s honorary degree

June 18, 2018
Members of Phi Mu Alpha perform at a memorial service for Ananya Agrawal, a Weinberg senior who died Saturday night. More than 100 community members gathered in Alice Millar Chapel on Wednesday evening for the service.

NU community honors Ananya Agrawal at memorial

May 31, 2018
In Focus: One year after petition, Bienen students, faculty push to diversify music curriculum

In Focus: One year after petition, Bienen students, faculty push to diversify music curriculum

May 18, 2018
(Syd Stone/Daily Senior Staffer) Locals buy produce at the downtown Evanston farmers market. The market opened for the season Saturday with nine new vendors.

Downtown Evanston farmers market welcomes 9 new vendors

May 6, 2018
Women’s Center director Sekile Nzinga-Johnson speaks Tuesday to students and community members at the Segal Visitors Center. The event was the keynote speech of Student Enrichment Services’ Money Matters Week, hosted in collaboration with Northwestern Quest Scholars.

Women’s Center director discusses first-generation, working-class identity at SES event

May 1, 2018
Community members stand on the corner of Ridge Avenue and Church Street at the Evanston/North Shore YWCA. They joined more than 10,000 people on the North Shore to participate in the YWCA’s annual Stand Against Racism event.

Community members participate in YWCA Stand Against Racism

April 29, 2018
Students walk through campus for the annual Walk to Remember. The Thursday event was hosted by Alpha Epsilon Pi in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day.

NU community gathers to walk for Holocaust Remembrance Day

April 12, 2018

Block 8: Shiver Me Tinder

March 10, 2018
TV writer and actress Lena Waithe speaks at an event in Ryan Auditorium Thursday. In September, Waithe became the first black woman to win an Emmy for comedy series writing for an episode she wrote for Netflix series “Master of None.”

Actress, writer Lena Waithe discusses TV career, representation in the industry

February 15, 2018

Schakowsky boycotts Trump State of the Union Address

January 30, 2018
The Class of 2019 shows purple pride in Deering Meadow during Wildcat Welcome. Northwestern received 4,058 Early Decision applications as of Tuesday, associate provost for University enrollment Michael Mills said.

Early Decision applications increase by about 6 percent this year

December 5, 2017
Three Northwestern students show off their holiday sweaters. GlobeMed at Northwestern has used the ugly sweater trend to raise money for the Adonai Center in Uganda through its annual fundraiser sale.

Student group uses ugly sweater trend to raise funds for charity

November 28, 2017
The Kellogg School of Management, 2211 Campus Dr., home of the NU department of economics. More than 150 students and alumni have signed a petition asking administrators to consider economics a STEM major to help international students when applying for work visas.

Alumna creates petition urging administrators to recognize economics as STEM major

November 17, 2017
A view of the Kellogg School of Management foregrounded by the lakefill

Northwestern wins 8 building design awards

November 15, 2017
Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn attends the grand opening of Kerry Woods Cubs Field in September 2015. Quinn (School of Law ‘80) will donate a collection of his personal papers to the University Archives.

Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, a Northwestern alum, donates to University Archives

November 10, 2017
Students gather on the Lakefill on the night of the 2016 presidential election. One year into Donald Trump’s presidency, students, faculty and staff have voiced concerns with his leadership.

One year after election, NU community reflects on Donald Trump’s presidency

November 9, 2017
Comedian Jessica Williams is A&O Productions’ fall speaker. Williams hosts a podcast, “2 Dope Queens,” and formerly appeared as a correspondent on “The Daily Show.”

A&O announces comedian Jessica Williams as fall speaker

November 7, 2017
Counseling and Psychological Services, located on the second floor of Searle Hall. CAPS added Breathe, a meditation portal in the NUHelp app, to its stress management programming this year.

CAPS unveils new meditation program to help students manage stress

November 1, 2017
Members of Northwestern Emergency Medicine Organization and NU athletic trainers at Dance Marathon. More than 200 students have signed a petition to expand NEMO’s medical services on campus.

Student medical group petitions for increased emergency medical services

November 1, 2017
Former Kellogg School of Management dean Donald P. Jacobs died Monday. Jacobs served as the school’s dean from 1975 to 2001.

Former Kellogg dean Donald P. Jacobs dies at 90

October 31, 2017
Foster-Walker Complex located at 1927 Orrington Ave. Students have reported leaks in the building after heavy rains.

Students in Foster-Walker report leaks after heavy rains

October 25, 2017
NU Votes volunteers speak to students at a voter registration booth in September 2016. Northwestern won five awards for civic engagement at a ceremony Thursday, including the highest increase in voter registration among all U.S. universities.

Northwestern wins national awards for civic participation

October 25, 2017
Northwestern’s satellite campus in San Francisco is housed in the former headquarters of Wells Fargo bank. The Pritzker School of Law and Kellogg School of Management are partnering to create a San Francisco Immersion Program for the 2018 Spring Semester.

Pritzker, Kellogg collaborate on San Francisco Immersion Program

October 25, 2017
An artist’s rendering of the proposed Discovery Partners Institute in downtown Chicago. Northwestern is partnering with the University of Illinois System on the $1.2 billion research institute.

Northwestern partners with University of Illinois on research institute

October 23, 2017
Wesley Morris is a Pulitzer Prize-winning critic who currently writes for The New York Times. Morris is one of three journalists who will speak on a Contemporary Thought Speaker Series panel Oct. 26.

CTSS to host panel of acclaimed journalists

October 19, 2017
Evanston is pursuing a lawsuit against Skokie after disagreements about water rates. Skokie responded to an increase in rates in a release Tuesday.

Skokie officials call Evanston water rate lawsuit ‘irresponsible’

October 18, 2017

Three new members elected to NU Board of Trustees

October 17, 2017
The Center for Awareness, Response and Education at 633 Emerson St. NÜ Men, a collaboration between CARE and Social Justice Education, focuses on deconstructing masculinity and plans to expand programming this year.

NÜ Men plans to expand programming, add 2nd cohort

October 17, 2017

Multicultural Student Affairs director Charles Kellom leaves Northwestern

October 13, 2017
A jet takes off in downtown San Juan, Puerto Rico, where palm trees stand on Oct. 2.. NU student groups are currently fundraising to support Puerto Rico and Mexico following natural disasters.

NU community supports Mexico, Puerto Rico following natural disasters

October 10, 2017
Searle Hall houses Health Promotion and Wellness. Lisa Currie, HPaW’s director, stepped down frm her position on Oct. 5.

Health Promotion and Wellness director Lisa Currie steps down after 8 years

October 9, 2017
Provost Jonathan Holloway speaks at Faculty Senate. Holloway said the proposed academic calendar changes may create a “more humane Fall Quarter” and increase the length of spring break.

University considering calendar changes to Thanksgiving, Spring Breaks

October 6, 2017
Police vehicles are seen Monday near the site of the Las Vegas shooting the night before. Nearly 60 people were killed and more than 520 were injured in the incident, which took place at a concert outside of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.

Schapiro, Illinois politicians respond to Las Vegas shooting

October 3, 2017

Buffett Institute launches Global Poverty Research Lab

October 2, 2017
Former provost Dan Linzer speaks at an Associated Student Government Senate in 2016. The Provost Awards and Grants for Faculty Diversity and Equity have been renamed to honor Linzer.

University renames diversity awards, grants to honor former provost Dan Linzer

October 1, 2017
The skyline of Doha, Qatar, near Northwestern’s campus in Education City. A study conducted by a team from Northwestern Qatar challenged stereotypes of selected countries, said Everette Dennis, NU-Q dean and CEO.

Annual NU-Qatar study examines digital trends, challenges stereotypes of media use in Middle East

September 28, 2017
A bike with a parking violation outside Norris University Center. This year, Norris Outdoors annual bike sale will partner with Chicago nonprofit bike shop, The Recyclery.

Norris Outdoors partners with Chicago nonprofit for used bike sale

September 27, 2017

Communication faculty, alumna to be featured at Chicago International Film Festival

September 26, 2017
Trevor Noah arrives for the 67th Annual Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015. Noah will speak at Northwestern on Oct. 15.

Comedian Trevor Noah to speak on campus

September 25, 2017

NU professors create animated music videos to teach children about reproductive health

September 25, 2017
University Police is now moving forward with a plan to outfit all officers with body-worn cameras by the end of the calendar year. The plan follows a 30-day trial of the cameras conducted in June.

Following 30-day trial, University Police to outfit all officers with body-worn cameras

September 21, 2017

Northwestern study finds no change in discrimination against black job applicants between 1990, 2015

September 18, 2017
SESP senior Isabel Benatar and McCormick senior Sam Letscher run Bossy Chicago, an online directory of women-owned businesses in the Chicago area. They launched their directory this summer.

Students promote conscious consumerism with online directory of women-owned businesses in Chicago area

September 17, 2017

Non-tenure track faculty at Northwestern join Service Employees International Union following election

May 30, 2017
Students gather at The Rock Thursday for a vigil commemorating the victims of the terror attack in Manchester, U.K. Those who attended the vigil stressed the importance of fighting terrorism and Islamophobia.

Students commemorate Manchester bombing victims at vigil

May 26, 2017
Penelope Peterson.

Penelope Peterson reflects on 2 decades leading SESP as dean

May 22, 2017
An employee prepares a crepe on Friday. Evanston and Chicago restaurants came to campus in an event to celebrate Spoon University NU chapter’s print magazine release.

Food vendors from Evanston, Chicago visit Deering Meadow for annual SpoonFest

May 21, 2017

Student beekeeping club works to bring bees to campus

May 11, 2017
Robin Ellis, the star of the BBC show “Poldark,” speaks at a Wednesday event hosted by Bookends and Beginnings. Fans of the show traveled from across the country to meet Ellis and share their enthusiasm.

‘Poldark’ fans travel cross-country to hear British actor Robin Ellis

May 11, 2017

NU law school study finds female Supreme Court justices more likely to be interrupted by men than male justices

May 2, 2017
Bike 2 Campus week began Monday with a tune-up station on Sheridan Road. To promote bike safety, this year’s Bike 2 Campus week includes free helmets and bike lights handed out by University Police.

NUPD hands out free helmets, bike lights for Bike 2 Campus Week

April 24, 2017
Shakeeb Asrar (second from right), a senior at NU-Q, poses with fellow participants of the WISE Learners’ program in Greece. Participants spent two weeks volunteering with refugees and learning about the refugee crisis in the context of education.

NU-Q student spends 2 weeks in Greece volunteering with refugees

April 16, 2017
Attendees pose at a CatBackers event about the NFL draft Tuesday. CatBackers was founded in 1997 as an all-women’s NU sports fan organization.

All-female fan organization reaches 20th year of supporting Northwestern sports

April 6, 2017
A volunteer reads out names of genocide victims in front of The Rock on Monday. The 12-hour name reading event, promoting genocide awareness and prevention, is the first ever at Northwestern.

Students commemorate genocide victims with 12-hour name reading

April 3, 2017
Jennifer Luttig-Komrosky is the new executive director of residential services, as of Feb. 20. Prior to coming to Northwestern, she served a similar role at the University of Chicago.

Jennifer Luttig-Komrosky named executive director of residential services

March 30, 2017
The Center for Public Safety at 1801 Maple Ave. Timothy Schoolmaster, a former employee at the Center for Public Safety, is suing Northwestern for his alleged termination following a complaint regarding his pay.

Former NU employee sues University for allegedly being terminated after voicing complaint

March 28, 2017
Emily Harriott and Maddy Fisher will begin as the first female president and executive vice president of Wildside in more than six years at the start of Spring Quarter. Wildside – the official student section of NU athletics – aims to improve student game-day experience while supporting the school’s sport teams.

Two sophomores appointed as first female president, executive vice president of Wildside in more than six years

February 28, 2017

Marketing leader discusses corporate experiences as part of Black History Month celebrations

February 23, 2017
McCormick Prof. Yonggang Huang is a Walter P. Murphy professor of civil and environmental engineering and mechanical engineering. He was elected to the National Academy of Engineering earlier this month.

McCormick professor elected to National Academy of Engineering

February 12, 2017
Newly installed lights line Sheridan Road between Lincoln and Clark Streets. Students wrote thank you notes to Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) for her role in helping install the lights.

Students thank Ald. Judy Fiske for new street lighting on Sheridan Road

February 7, 2017

McCormick Prof. Gilbert Krulee dies at age 92

January 26, 2017

Four Northwestern professors receive presidential award

January 17, 2017
The Buffett Institute for Global Studies ceased its search for an executive director. Former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan Karl Eikenberry had been appointed to the position in 2015 but withdrew after criticism of his military background from students and faculty.

Buffett Institute stops search for executive director

January 16, 2017
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