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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


Students line up to get food at one of the Foster-Walker Complex dining halls. Students reported overcrowding at Plex and Allison after Hinman and its dining hall closed for renovations.

South Campus dining halls face crowds after Hinman closes for renovations

January 22, 2018

After 1835 Hinman closed for renovations and took its dining hall along with it, students have noticed overcrowding at Allison Hall and Foster-Walker Complex dining halls, especially during peak lunch...

Fran’s Cafe in Willard Hall. Fran’s returned to Willard on Monday with an updated menu that features an array of diner foods.

Willard’s Fran’s Cafe reopens as a communal diner spot for students

January 9, 2018

Fran’s Cafe — which serves what it claims to be the best shakes “not only on campus, but in all of Evanston” — is back. Originally located in Willard Hall, Fran’s was relocated to 1835 Hinman...

Willard Hall, 1865 Sherman Ave. After over a year of renovations, Willard was reopened to students this week.

Willard reopens after more than a year of renovations

January 8, 2018

After more than a year of construction, Willard Hall opened its newly renovated spaces to students this week. The renovations began in August 2016, after which Willard Residential College was re-located...

560 Lincoln residence hall.

Construction completed on 560 Lincoln, Northwestern’s newest residential hall

August 22, 2017

For the first time since 2002, Northwestern has a new residence hall. Construction has concluded on 560 Lincoln, a seven-story building located off Lincoln Avenue at the far north end of campus, after...

The residential hall at 1835 Hinman may undergo changes to accommodate the two-year live-in requirement. Administration previously encountered setbacks when the building’s proposed height exceeded Evanston’s zoning variance codes.

University, city officials continue talks on Hinman expansion to help fulfill two-year live-in plan

October 24, 2016

Northwestern is still searching for a way to accommodate its planned two-year live-in requirement slated to go into effect next year, after Evanston residents voiced concern about University plans to build...

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