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The Daily Northwestern

Emily Lichty, Opinion Editor

Emily Lichty is a Medill sophomore from Dallas, Texas double majoring in journalism and English. At the Daily, she has previously served as Assistant Illustrations Editor, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor and Best of Evanston Editor. When she is not at The Daily, she can be found running around the Lakefill, grabbing an iced coffee or trying a new podcast. You can reach Emily via email or X.

Last updated spring 2024. 

All content by Emily Lichty
The Best of Evanston list serves to recognize the businesses that bring the community together, much like a bulletin board serves to inform and unite a community.

Best of Evanston 2024

February 26, 2024
Sea Ranch sushi offers a wide variety of sushi on their menu, including large party trays.

All Around Best Restaurant: Sea Ranch

February 26, 2024
A storefront is lit up by a large, red neon sign that says “Al’s Deli.”

In Memoriam: Al’s Deli

February 26, 2024
The Binnys in Evanston is one of 45 locations in the United States.

Best Liquor Store: Binny’s Beverage Depot

February 26, 2024
The five members of “The Last Dinner Party” sit in medieval gowns with a yellow background behind them and “Prelude to Ecstasy” in white in front of them.

Liner Notes: The Last Dinner Party stuns with debut album ‘Prelude to Ecstasy’

February 5, 2024
A pink book sits on a shelf on a gold tray with flowers behind it

Do We Really Need This? Eli Rallo’s new book ‘I Didn’t Know I Needed This’ needs more spunk

January 15, 2024
The 2024 Golden Globes kicked off the entertainment awards season for television and film.

The 2024 Golden Globes celebrated a year of great TV, surprised “Barbenheimer” fans

January 8, 2024
An illustration of Laufey, Norah Jones and Sabrina Carpenter on a dark green background with presents and mistletoe in the background.

Liner Notes: New holiday EPs by Laufey, Sabrina Carpenter are merry and bright

November 28, 2023
Britney Spears shares vulnerable story behind career and conservatorship battle in her new memoir, “The Woman in Me”

Britney Spears’ ‘The Woman in Me’ speaks louder than headlines

November 20, 2023
Students look for ways to incorporate graphic design into their college experience outside of the classroom.

Students find graphic design ‘fix’ on campus, despite program gap

November 6, 2023
Dayglow and Justine Skye are set to take the stage at Welsh-Ryan Arena for A&O Productions’ annual Blowout concert Friday.

Dayglow, Justine Skye to headline A&O’s Blowout

October 31, 2023
Alix Earle and Madeline Argy have both released their podcasts for Alex Coopers new Unwell Network on Spotify

Alex Cooper’s The Unwell Network is anything but

October 18, 2023
Beth Kirkpatrick 03 (left) was in Parade, which won a Tony for Best Revival of a Musical in 2023. Photo courtesy of Angel Udelhoven

Broadway is becoming ‘more Wildcat friendly’: Playbill names NU 10th highest represented college on Broadway

October 17, 2023
Actress and stand-up comedian Megan Stalter speaks at A&O Productions’ Fall 2022 speaker event.

In light of strikes, A&O announces it will not host fall speaker event

October 10, 2023
Decked out in their camp gear, Sammy Rae and The Friends open their concert with hits like “Talk it Up.”

Concert meets camp at Sammy Rae & The Friends’ ‘Camp: The Tour’

October 8, 2023
Heidi Stillman studied theater at NU and now works as a writer and director.

Q&A: Alum Heidi Stillman discusses her success in theater, upcoming projects

October 8, 2023
Liang He said his piece “The Ant and the Grasshopper” at the Evanston + Vicinity Art Biennial was inspired by Aesop’s Fables and the nature of play.

Evanston + Vicinity Biennial highlights artists from the Midwest

September 27, 2023
Theaters in the Evanston and Chicago area make up a vibrant theater scene for audiences to enjoy.

A guide to theater in Evanston and Chicago

September 19, 2023
Five dimly lit actors dance and sing on a stage dance together in costumes made of beads, fabric, plastic cutlery and buttons.

Backstage costume producers bring theatre to life through design

May 1, 2023
10 photos of Taylor Swift in a rainbow of outfits and colors to represent her different “eras”

Liner Notes: Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour: Are fans “Ready For It?”

March 30, 2023
An art gallery with pieces hung up on a white wall.

Best Local Art: Evanston Made

February 23, 2023
Girl runs on treadmill in black biker shorts and gray top

Student runners continue training — snow or shine — during winter months

January 31, 2023
Illustration of an open book surrounded by orange, purple, blue and yellow icons relating to media literacy

Illinois advocates, students ask for better media literacy education as new law takes effect

January 31, 2023
An image of a football player wearing purple hangs on the side of a tan building.

NU pushes for Ryan Field renovation, 7th Ward neighbors criticize expected repercussions

January 18, 2023
An Evanston street, framed by holiday lights on the trees.

Celebrate the holiday season in Evanston with these festive events

December 1, 2022
Illustration of packaged cookies and bread loaves on a table

Evanston farmers market stand promotes change with baked goods

October 31, 2022
Two men talk to each other while sitting on a stage with a purple background.

Obama speechwriter and alum Cody Keenan discusses new book during Reunion Weekend

October 9, 2022
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