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The Daily Northwestern

Zoe Malin

Zoe Malin, Reporter

Zoe Malin is a Medill junior from New York. She writes for The Daily’s campus and city desks, as well as The Monthly. Zoe is the editorial director for Spoon University and is a member of Medill’s chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. You can reach Zoe via Twitter and email.

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Malin: Evanston’s small businesses are the foundation of this city

Malin: Evanston’s small businesses are the foundation of this city

June 5, 2022
Shelves of hair products at Ergo Salon.

Best Hair Salon: Ergo Salon & Spa

February 28, 2022
A green awning reading “the Celtic Knot | Public House” above a bar.

Best bar: Celtic Knot Public House

February 27, 2022
Evanston drive-in at Autobarn Service Center. The weekly series brings people together while raising money for Rotary International.

Friday Night Flicks

November 20, 2020
Spirit Elephant’s Cauli-Wings are served piping hot and doused in delectable buffalo sauce. They’re one of many dishes on the restaurant’s fully vegan menu.

Open Tab: Spirit Elephant serves vegan fare even meat-eaters would love

November 20, 2020
Tapas Barcelona plans to seat customers outside this fall and winter. It purchased a number of heat lamps to keep patrons warm.

Winter is coming: Evanston restaurants prepare for outdoor dining during COVID

October 25, 2020
La Cocinita frequently brought its food truck to campus in previous years. It’s one of many small businesses in Evanston that sold products on NU’s campus before the pandemic.

Small businesses adapt to not vending on campus during pandemic

October 15, 2020
Comida Cantina serves customers outdoors on its rooftop deck. It has live music and occasional yoga classes on the deck, too.

Open Tab: Comida Cantina offers flavorful food, wherever you eat it

October 14, 2020
La Cocinita, 1625 Chicago Ave. The restaurant is one of over 30 businesses that has received a loan during COVID-19 from LEND, a student-run microfinancing organization.

NU student group provides COVID relief loans to small businesses

October 13, 2020
The Weber Arch. Northwestern announced academic calendar updates and planning for the winter in a Friday email.

NU scientists launch COVID-19 antibody study in Cook County

October 1, 2020
McCormick juniors Avantika Raikar and Regina Morfin have been working on their sustainable fashion company for over a year. Lura, which connects small fashion brands with textile manufacturers, is set to launch in about a month

McCormick students prepare to launch sustainable fashion consulting company

September 30, 2020
Alcove Evanstons serves customers indoors and on its outdoor patio. Its menu features upscale American cuisine.

Alcove Evanston rebrands after over 20 years as Chef’s Station

September 28, 2020
Matt Wechsler founded Village Farmstand. The storefront opened its doors on Dempster Street in August.

Village Farmstand brings locally grown food to the Main-Dempster Mile

September 24, 2020
After Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a state-wide mask mandate in May, Evanston business owners started selling masks in addition to their usual wares.

Face masks 411: When to wear and where to buy in Evanston

September 22, 2020
The storefront of Hecky’s Barbecue. The restaurant sign reads, ‘It’s the sauce.”

Black-owned restaurants serving good eats in Evanston, near campus

August 16, 2020
Some Evanston businesses are celebrating National Ice Cream Day on July 19 by offering special discounts to customers.

Evanston businesses celebrate National Ice Cream Day on July 19

July 16, 2020
Big Chicks and Tweet closed for five weeks during the pandemic. It is now open for pickup orders, offering a selection of food items and cocktail kits.

Open Tab: Big Chicks honors Pride Month all year long

June 3, 2020
Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, parents are working from home while simultaneously caring for their children. Many parents don’t know when child care will resume.

Parenting during a pandemic: Parents juggle work, childcare and the unknown

May 20, 2020
C&W Market and Ice Cream Parlour delivers groceries to senior citizens in Evanston. It also supplies families in need within Evanston/Skokie School District 65.

As “business as usual” remains a long way off, C&W Market & Ice Cream Parlor remains a source for basic necessities

May 18, 2020
Lush Wine & Spirits sells fruit and vegetable boxes whose contents change daily. Items included are grown locally, like strawberries, heirloom potatoes and rhubarb.

Open Tab: Evanston eateries transform into mini grocery stores amidst pandemic

May 14, 2020
Sierra Tishgart (Medill ‘12) was inspired to found Great Jones after finding the process of purchasing cookware to be expensive and overwhelming. Great Jones’ Dutch oven, called “The Dutchess,” is a staple in the collection.

NU alum modernizes cookware with her company, Great Jones

May 13, 2020
Muslims across the world are celebrating the holy month of Ramadan from sundown on April 23 through May 23. This year, Northwestern is providing resources to students, as they adapt their practices amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Students celebrate Ramadan during pandemic

May 3, 2020
The Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market is enforcing new safety measures as it prepares to operate during the pandemic. Masks are required for vendors and customers, for example.

For its 45th season, Evanston Farmers’ Market adjusts to pandemic

April 29, 2020
FRÍO Gelato is now operating on a reduced schedule. It offers curbside pickup and delivery through Grubhub.

Open Tab: Local shops serve customers sweet treats during the pandemic

April 23, 2020
Lisa Degliantoni created a new Instagram Live series that highlights artists a part of Evanston Made and those who support the organization. Episodes air weekdays at 6 p.m. CST.

On Instagram Live, The Lisa D Show spotlights artists during pandemic

April 20, 2020
Lindsay Bosch, senior manager of marketing and communications, said she sees the current reliance on digital materials as an opportunity for the museum to advance its online offerings.

Block Museum opens digital doors to art engagement online

April 19, 2020
Illustration of two open laptops angled toward each other on a light pink background. One laptop displays a person delivering a sermon, and the other displays an assortment of foods.

Students adapt to celebrate Easter, Passover during the pandemic

April 12, 2020
(Photo courtesy Joanne Haner) Joanne Haner, a senior at American Heritage School in Florida, was accepted into NU’s Class of 2024. She must accept or reject her admissions offer by May 1.

NU Class of 2024 makes college decisions during the pandemic

April 7, 2020
Amanda Freund hangs a banner outside her home. The banner was inspired by a Mister Rogers quote.

Local artists take on pandemic through artwork

April 6, 2020
Kevin Murray, Larry Washington, Jennifer Eason, and William Eason prepare meals for seniors in Evanston during the coronavirus pandemic.

Evanston shops feed residents, provide household supplies

April 4, 2020
Andy’s Frozen Custard permanently closed its Evanston location. The dessert store is the nation’s largest frozen custard-only business.

Andy’s Frozen Custard permanently closes Evanston location

April 1, 2020
Sew on Central makes masks and donates them to a senior living community in Morton Grove. Community members can also drop off masks they make in the box outside its storefront.

Local businesses sew masks to address shortage

March 30, 2020
Students with their diplomas during commencement in 2019. NU was ranked 9th in National Universities by U.S. News & World Report for the second year in a row.

Seniors’ last quarter on campus cut short due to COVID-19

March 19, 2020
Teresa Parod is a lifelong painter. She paints garage door murals in Evanston.

Resident beautifies city with garage door murals

March 6, 2020
Central Street established two Special Service Area districts on Jan. 25 of this year. The SSAs will function as one.

Central Street establishes Special Service Areas to support community

February 20, 2020
Coucou & Olive closed on Feb. 15. It sold apparel and other items.

Local fashion boutiques struggle in the era of online shopping

February 16, 2020
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a homemade heart-shaped pizza

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a homemade heart-shaped pizza

February 13, 2020
Registered therapy dog Cassidy is an 11-year-old German Shepard. She has participated in Tail Waggin’ Tutors since November 2019.

Dogs help children practice reading skills at Evanston Public Library

February 7, 2020
Andy’s Frozen Custard permanently closed its Evanston location. The dessert store is the nation’s largest frozen custard-only business.

Andy’s Frozen Custard faces lease expiration

February 4, 2020
Cultivate Urban Rainforest and Gallery, owned by Louise Rosenberg, is one of many small businesses in Evanston owned by a woman.

Local plant shop creates sensory experience for customers

February 3, 2020
Over 75 percent of the materials at Art Makers Outpost comes from partnerships and contributions in order to prevent items from ending up in landfills. Repurposed items include old milk crates and coffee cans.

Art Makers Outpost brings creativity and sustainability to South Evanston

February 2, 2020
Hygge Fest involves events centered around food and drinks, craft workshops and other activities. Most events are ticketed.

Downtown Evanston hosts month-long Hygge Fest celebration

January 27, 2020
Lena Kim displayed a fairy door outside niceLena & Friends shortly after the store opened. She makes the fairy doors using a laser cutter and wood.

Fairy Doors of Evanston brings magic to the city

January 26, 2020
Ryan and Kathia Jones founded Gotta B Crepes in 2010. They opened their restaurant location at 2901 Central St. in November 2018.

Gotta B Crepes named in Yelp’s ‘Top 100 Places to Eat in 2020’

January 16, 2020
Canine Therapy Corps aims to use dogs to help people change their behavior in a healthy way. It hosts numerous programs at locations across the city, like at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Canine Therapy Corps supports Chicagoans with furry friends

January 14, 2020
Daisy’s Place will have a permanent location on the lower level of First United Methodist Church of Evanston. The transitional shelter will have five beds for female-identifying residents.

First year-round women’s transitional shelter to open on the North Shore

January 7, 2020
This season, Coffee Lab & Roasters offers unique drinks like a Nutella Latte, White Chocolate Mocha and Maple Latte. Owner Daniel Aquino also developed a recipe for a bright purple Ube Coconut Latte.

Sips for the holiday season

December 3, 2019
“Art for the Earth” will showcase local pieces centered around the natural world. Ted Glasoe photographs Lake Michigan and will partake in the program.

Evanston Made to address environmental issues through ‘Art for the Earth’ in April 2020

November 20, 2019
Over 90 local businesses in Evanston have been adopted as part of the community’s Adopt-a-Shop Program.

‘Shopping small’ at the hidden gems of The Main-Dempster Mile

November 19, 2019
Reza’s Restaurant will open in the space that formerly belonged to Pete Miller’s within the next few months. It specializes in Medditeranian and Persian cuisine.

Reza’s Restaurant to bring Mediterranean, Persian cuisine to Downtown Evanston

November 13, 2019
Backlot Coffee’s opened a new location on Sherman Avenue on Monday, Oct. 21. This is the shop’s third retail location.

Backlot blends coffee and kindness at its new Sherman Avenue location

October 30, 2019
Local artist Ben Blount creates prints dealing with topics like race, inequity and identity. His work is often inspired by Evanston residents and topics of conversation in the city.

Evanston-based artist Ben Blount draws on the city for inspiration

October 24, 2019
Celebrate Halloween in Evanston this weekend at a variety of themed events

Celebrate Halloween in Evanston this weekend at a variety of themed events

October 24, 2019
Students visit the Oneida Long House, a replica of a traditional structure tribe members lived in during the 1600s.

Captured: Medill students spend a weekend at Oneida Nation Reservation

October 14, 2019
Philz Coffee is open daily, serving a variety of brews and food items. The Evanston location is the company’s fourth shop in the Chicagoland area.

Philz Coffee brews coffee and fosters community at its new Davis Street location

October 13, 2019
Clarke’s Off Campus moved to a new location in September. This is the restaurant’s first change of address since it opened over 30 years ago.

Clarke’s Off Campus brings its food and history to a new location on Davis Street

October 9, 2019
Sketchbook Brewing Company’s Evanston location has undergone extensive renovations in the past few months. The updated space will open before Thanksgiving.

Sketchbook Brewing Company grows after five years of success

October 1, 2019
Blink Fitness’ new Evanston location offers dozens of cardio machines for members to use. It also has free weights and personal training sessions.

Blink Fitness opens its doors on Dempster Street

September 24, 2019
Dan Bulfin is retiring from NU Recreation after 41 years working for the University. He greatly expanded the program during his time as the director of recreation.

Director of Recreation Dan Bulfin retires after 41 years at NU

May 31, 2019
Stacked & Folded Social House serves up dishes like a short rib banh mi and an ahi tuna poke bowl. The new Noyes Street restaurant is open for lunch and dinner every day of the week.

Fusion restaurant Stacked & Folded Social House opens second location in Evanston

May 22, 2019
Captured: Sips and sweets at the Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market

Captured: Sips and sweets at the Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market

May 20, 2019
On a past ASB-POP trip in fall 2018, some incoming first-year and transfer students visited DOORWAYS, an organization that provides housing and other services to those affected by HIV/AIDS. However, ASB will no longer offer a pre-orientation program after 2019.

Alternative Student Breaks to discontinue pre-orientation program after 2019

May 19, 2019
Captured: Produce Vendors of Evanston Farmers' Market

Captured: Produce Vendors of Evanston Farmers’ Market

May 12, 2019
NU’s NROTC unit is described by midshipmen as a tight-knit, supportive community. The program is quite demanding, consisting of 5 a.m. wake-up calls and early morning physical training year-round.

Despite low enrollment, Northwestern’s ROTC program prepares students for military careers

May 7, 2019
Corban Koster of Geneva Lakes Produce sorts through vegetables he put on display for customers at the Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market.

Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market kicks off 44 years in operation

May 5, 2019
Elder Hall residents said construction started in the building as early as 8:30 a.m. during the past few months. After expressing their concerns to project coordinators, construction will now start no earlier than 9:30 a.m.

Elder residents compensated for inconveniences caused by prolonged construction

April 28, 2019
Fund Our Care Collective will host a town hall on April 25 for students to voice concerns about well being on campus. Higher administration has been invited but has not confirmed that members will attend.

Fund Our Care Collective urges admin to create resources that ‘help students stay alive’

April 22, 2019
Elder dining hall. Elder is one of the on-campus dining halls that will be closed for the fall due to the University’s decision to de-densify campus.

Students say construction to Elder dining hall has made the dorm ‘uninhabitable’

April 14, 2019
President Morton Schapiro gave his annual address to the University in the second installment of ‘Conversations with the President.’

Schapiro addresses NU rankings, budget deficit in ‘Conversations with the President’

April 11, 2019
Eric Zheng is one of 11 musicians to win the 2019 Yamaha Young Performing Artists Competition. To prepare for the competition, he spent over 20 hours a week perfecting saxophone sonatas.

NU saxophonist named a winner of the 2019 Yamaha Young Performing Artists Competition

April 9, 2019
The Indigenous Lecture and Writing Series will present public lectures by Indigenous scholars and storytellers starting in May 2019. Updated information about the lectures can be found on the series’ website.

New lecture, writing series aims to highlight Indigenous communities

April 4, 2019
Weinberg first-year Irem Özturan makes a smoothie at a National Nutrition Month event with the help of Gerald Daye Jr., a Northwestern Dining marketing intern. NU Dining and Compass will continue to provide similar programming throughout March.

National Nutrition Month at Northwestern aims to seat ‘nutritious and delicious at the same table’

March 5, 2019
Chris Jones poses with his book “Rise Up!” at a Bookends & Beginnings event. Jones’ book charts works of American theatre that have influenced present-day society like “Hamilton.”

Chris Jones, author of ‘Rise Up!,’ says ‘Hamilton’ musical ‘entered the zeitgeist of a nation’

February 26, 2019
Garfield Produce Company co-founder Judy Thomas speaks to students at a January event held by Compass Group. The company started supplying NU Dining halls with microgreens through Compass in September 2018

NU partnership with Garfield Produce Company gives local business a ‘boost’

February 18, 2019
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions received a total of 40,577 first-year applications for the class of 2023. This is only about 100 more applications as compared to the class of 2022

Number of regular decision applicants ‘flat’ for class of 2023

February 12, 2019
John Brandell, owner of Frosty Productions, sells his honey and maple products to customer Ronda Patino. He is a vendor every week at the Evanston Ecology Center Indoor Farmers' Market.

Small businesses are ‘embraced’ at Evanston’s indoor farmers’ market

February 10, 2019
Medill Prof. Ava Thompson Greenwell speaks at a Tuesday event organized by the Office of Residential Academic Initiatives. Greenwell discussed the process of making her documentary about Chicago’s anti-apartheid activism and its historical significance

Medill Prof. previews documentary tracing anti-apartheid activism in Chicago

February 5, 2019
Kellogg student Tammy Hsu is on her seventh session of white light therapy and feels the benefits already. The program was added to Henry Crown Sports Pavilion in October 2018 and aligns with NU Recreation’s goal of addressing the mental health concerns of the NU community.

SPAC offers white light therapy as a way to beat the winter blues

February 3, 2019
Maggie Anderson speaks at the University-wide MLK commemoration in Pick-Staiger Concert Hall Monday. Anderson discussed her research and advocated for economic equality in the black community

Maggie Anderson speaks about research, economic equality in MLK keynote speech

January 28, 2019
Weinberg juniors Div Dasani and Amy Chen. In starting their company xterns, they said they hope to promote externship opportunities and increase diversity in the workplace.

New student-run company advertises externships to undergraduates

January 22, 2019
Medill Prof. Patty Loew. Loew is creating a tour of Northwestern and Evanston to educate students and Evanston community members about the area’s indigenous people.

Grant-funded Northwestern Indigenous Tour reveals ‘untold stories’

January 15, 2019
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students Samantha Fuentes and Jaclyn Corin shared stories about advocating for gun violence prevention since the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida with fellow activist DeRay McKesson.

Survivors of Parkland shooting say gun activism has ‘awoke a generation’

December 10, 2018
Carly Rae Jepsen belts her hit songs in Welsh-Ryan Arena. Jepsen recently released a new song, Party for One.

Carly Rae Jepsen and Smino blow up Blowout

November 18, 2018
School of Law Prof. Deborah Tuerkheimer engaged with attendees in a small group setting after discussing rape law in the era of the #MeToo movement.

Pritzker prof urges rape law reform at One Book One Northwestern event

November 7, 2018
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) calls on young people to take to the polls this midterm election.

Schakowsky urges students: ‘Vote. There is still time.’

November 1, 2018
Charles Evans, Ph.D., speaks Tuesday in Harris Hall. Evans discussed his career at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and monetary policy.

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago president talks unemployment, economics

October 23, 2018
Goldstein encouraged Northwestern students to embrace networking.

Alumni Watch: After NU, Lauren Goldstein explores her passion for food and media

October 18, 2018
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