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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

Kunjal Bastola, Senior Staffer

Kunjal Bastola is a second-year student studying Journalism, Political Science and Environmental Policy and Culture. She is from Charlotte, NC but was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. At The Daily, she has previously served as Assistant Sports Editor and Assistant Video Editor. When she’s not writing, Kunjal can be found napping, reading, playing chess, or taking pictures for her food account on Instagram. You can reach her via X or email.

Last updated spring 2024.

All content by Kunjal Bastola
A table with an iced oatmeal cookie latte, an iced cardamom rose latte, a white plate with a Backlot veggie burrito and a navy plate with a key lime pie cookie and lemon poppyseed loaf.

Open Tab: Backlot Coffee brightens up spring quarter with seasonal drinks, pastries

April 16, 2024
Two white plates with a Raccoon slice (topped with pepperoni, sausage, pickled peppers, caramelized onions and goat cheese) and Margherita slice and a brown tray with three garlic knots and marinara dipping sauce.

Open Tab: DeSalvo’s Pizza puts creative spin on ’za by the slice

April 7, 2024

Chealen Berry: Notes from the Newsroom

February 28, 2024
A wooden table with plates of shakshuka, bacon, and red velvet french toast, along with two mason jar glasses of iced coffee.

Open Tab: Egg Harbor Cafe puts indulgent spin on breakfast classics

February 27, 2024
(In clockwise order) A pot of bibimbap with an egg on top, a bowl of veggie ramyun, a small white bowl of kimchi, a black pot of sundubu jjigae and a large silver pan of goong joong ddukbokki.

Open Tab: Koco Table offers its diners warm, authentic Korean dishes

January 23, 2024
Three bowls of white rice, spicy chili shrimp and cha jang mein sit on a wooden table.

Open Tab: Shang Noodle & Chinese delivers quintessential comfort food this winter

January 9, 2024
A sushi burrito cut in half in a brown box with two yellow fruit smoothies sitting behind it.

Open Tab: Rogers Park’s Taichi puts a playful spin on Asian cuisine staples

June 1, 2023
A person is handed ice cream from a vendor in a brown ice cream truck.

Evanston community gathers for ice cream social at Mason Park

May 28, 2023
Softball player in purple-and-white uniform pitches the ball.

Softball: Bastola: No. 12 Northwestern completes perfect home campaign, proving it has everything it needs for a second consecutive dream season

May 22, 2023
Beige gray wall with various colorful artworks.

Coffee Lab partners with local art organization Sinag to celebrate AAPI Month

May 17, 2023
Softball players in purple and white uniforms cheering.

Softball: Northwestern defeats Indiana to claim first Big Ten title since 2008

May 14, 2023
Crepe with chocolate drizzle and strawberries on a plate. Sandwich with egg on top on a plate. Coffee with whipped cream.

Open Tab: Leonidas offers chocolate sweets and savory treats

May 11, 2023
Softball players in purple and white stripes line up and high five each other.

Softball: Northwestern looks to nab Big Ten Championship this weekend

May 10, 2023
On a brown wooden table sits white plates holding Strawberry Cheese Cakes, Red Velvet French Toast, Breakfast Mac and Cheese and Chilaquiles Verdes.

Open Tab: Yolk rewrites the definition of classic breakfast

May 1, 2023
Green compost bin in front of a tree.

District 65 moves forward with sustainability initiatives, implements lunchroom composting programs in all schools

April 27, 2023
A photograph of the bagel with avocado, tomato and seasoning.

Mensch’s pop-up deli opens in Evanston

April 23, 2023
Softball player in purple and white striped uniform runs to home plate.

Softball: Northwestern remains atop Big Ten with series win over Michigan

April 23, 2023
A white plate of pad thai with beige noodles, chopped peanuts, green onions, three pieces of shrimp and one slice of lime.

Open Tab: Siam Splendour offers rich Thai-inspired dishes to warm our mouths and hearts

April 20, 2023
Softball players in purple and white uniforms cheer as one runs to home plate.

Softball: Northwestern sweeps Penn State, sets franchise record for most runs scored in one game

April 9, 2023
The Chicken Fried Chicken Skillet sits on a white plate on top of a wooden table.

Open Tab: Honeybear Cafe puts a decadent spin on brunch classics

April 9, 2023
Room with white walls decorated with paintings. Two pillars in the middle with artwork on top.

Dittmar’s newest exhibit ‘When Homeward You Turn’ highlights a variety of artistic media exploring notions of home

April 6, 2023
Softball player in purple and white uniform takes a swing.

Softball: What To Watch For: Northwestern softball aims to continue eight-game winning streak in Iowa this weekend

March 31, 2023
A woman wearing a dull pink jacket smiles at the camera, standing outside on a cold day.

Mya Wilkins, D65 board incumbent, talks opportunity gap and social-emotional learning

March 15, 2023
A green basket of garlic naan, a white bowl filled with white rice and a small, silver pot filled with butter chicken sit on a white tablecloth.

Open Tab: Taste of Nepal’s dishes encapsulate authentic Nepalese and Indian flavors

March 5, 2023
Softball player in striped purple and white uniform gears up to hit a ball with a bat.

Softball: What To Watch For: Northwestern travels to the Cardinal Classic this weekend, hopes to rise in the rankings for a potential World Series run

March 2, 2023
Swimmer in purple cap with black “N” swimming through the water.

Swimming and Diving: Northwestern men take seventh at the Men’s Big Ten Swimming and Diving Championships

February 26, 2023
Fencer in white suit screams with joy.

Fencing: Why I Play: Megumi Oishi discusses her motivations for fencing at Northwestern and goals for the future

February 26, 2023
Basketball players, one in a black and gold jersey, and two in white and red jerseys, reach for the ball.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern fights back and cover a 13-point deficit, fall to Wisconsin 64-57

February 24, 2023
Two cinnamon rolls, one topped with white frosting, brown pie crumble and chocolate pieces, and the other topped with strawberries, blueberries and reddish purple jam.

Open Tab: Cinnaholic spices up Evanston’s dessert scene with signature and customizable rolls

February 24, 2023
Swimmer in black suit, wearing goggles and a purple cap, swimming on their back.

Swimming and Diving: Northwestern women take sixth at the Women’s Big Ten Swimming and Diving Championships

February 19, 2023
Various white plates with assorted foods arranged on a table.

Open Tab: Soban Korea’s dishes brighten up a cold Evanston winter

February 16, 2023
Blue and pink silhouettes of couples with pink hearts scattered around.

Reel Thoughts: Amazing must-watch romantic comedies for Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2023
Purple and green book open to a page with trees and green and pink plants popping out, set against a black chalkboard with letters in white extending out to the corner.

District 65 to emphasize skills like word recognition, phonics and language comprehension in literacy curriculum

February 8, 2023
Fencing competition in an indoor stadium with white mats lining the floor.

Fencing: Northwestern Fencing takes down No. 1 Notre Dame at NU Duals, honors its seniors

February 5, 2023
A woman in a pink sweater with a white headband in front of a black background with pink circles.

Ziwe and Larry Owens have audience laughing for almost a full hour

February 5, 2023
A black bowl filled with hummus and topped with chicken.

Open Tab: Habibi In is one of Evanston’s hidden gems with great atmosphere and even better food

February 5, 2023
Three men and one woman sit at a table with microphones in front of them.

District 65 raises childcare fees, announces High Five! award winners

January 31, 2023
Golden brown pancakes topped with chocolate chips and powdered sugar.

Open Tab: Hybrid bakery-cafe-lounge Cupitol Coffee and Eatery challenges brunch status quo

January 29, 2023
Two people work behind a counter and one person eats at a counter.

Open Tab: Hokkaido Ramen and Sushi Bar brings a variety of comfort foods to the table

January 22, 2023
Two fencers in white suits face each other on a mat.

Fencing: Northwestern scores four wins at Philadelphia Invitational

January 22, 2023
Male swimmers diving off the blocks wearing purple and blue swim caps

Swimming and Diving: Northwestern women defeat the 17th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers on the road

January 22, 2023

Men’s Basketball: Saturday home game against Wisconsin canceled

January 19, 2023
Brown building with white and orange sign at a traffic light intersection.

Open Tab: Philz Coffee offers a chance to warm up and relax this Evanston winter

January 17, 2023
Man kisses a woman on the cheek against an orange and green background.

Reel Thoughts: White Lotus Season Two was a television masterpiece

January 16, 2023
Man in black suit and red striped tie standing at a podium.

Illinois Inauguration Day sees key politicians sworn in

January 9, 2023
Two athletes, in white fencing suits, face each other on a mat.

Fencing: Northwestern Fencing competes at January NAC to kickstart second half of their season

January 9, 2023
Lights that are different shades of blue hang from a tree.

Captured: Downtown Evanston is decked out in lights for the upcoming holidays

December 1, 2022
A green circle with an icon of a bus. It's surrounded by pink and green leaves.

District 65 works to upgrade from diesel-fueled buses to electric bus fleet

November 21, 2022
A bowl of ramen on a wooden table.

Captured: Ramen hotspots feed downtown Evanston

November 18, 2022
Cast members, in various colored costumes, sit in various positions around the stage while singing.

Wirtz Center hosts musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’

November 13, 2022
The outside of the Evanston Art Center, with a sign reading “Evanston Art Center” above plants.

Evanston Art Center features artists over the age of 50 at Later Impressions Exhibit

October 23, 2022
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