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The Daily Northwestern

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


Ms. Mary dances on the job.

Ms. Mary brings joy to student dining at Allison Hall

October 16, 2024

While enjoying a meal at Allison dining hall, students can’t help but feel welcomed by Mary Flemming’s warm hospitality.  Known on campus as “Ms. Mary,” Flemming is the self-described “Michael...

Some students on campus rise with the sun. Weinberg freshman Joshua Cheng said waking up early has made him more productive.

Early risers face challenges with University building hours

January 10, 2024

Waking up at sunrise and then having 9 a.m. classes might be most college students’ nightmare — but for some students, getting up early is the perfect way to start their day. However, University...

Every few months, the dining halls serve a themed meal as part of NU Dining’s cultural series. Preparing these special meals brings new considerations for the dining staff.

NU dining staff dish on meal planning in the dining halls

January 9, 2024

Northwestern students are always talking about dining hall food. From ranking the dining halls to remarking on the abundance of cauliflower in Allison dining hall, students have strong opinions. Still,...

An illustration of a fork, plate and knife. The plate has a Wildcard on it.

Navigating on-campus dining at Northwestern

August 13, 2023

For many, going to college is the introduction to school meals with variety beyond the standard high school cafeteria. With five dining halls, eight different meal locations and three markets on campus,...

Li: Me, Myself and I: learning to be alone in college

Li: Me, Myself and I: learning to be alone in college

August 8, 2023

I’m convinced I opened too many fortune cookies growing up; I think that’s why I’m obsessed with predicting the future. Freshman year was no exception. When I was packing for my first year of college,...

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