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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


"HALAL" crossed out by a red "x" above a food station.

McSA students raise concerns over halal food mislabeling in dining halls, cross-contamination

November 12, 2024

When Weinberg sophomore Nur Yalinbas was in line for breakfast at Elder Dining Commons, she noticed a sign labeled “halal” over what she said looked like bacon. To her surprise, it was.  Yalinbas...

NU Dining launched its brand-new smoothie bike Tuesday afternoon at Elder Dining Commons.

Students sway and sip to T-Swift tunes at NU Dining’s ‘Lover Smoothies’ event

February 6, 2024

Never in her wildest dreams would Communication freshman Reagan Aleman have imagined walking into Elder Dining Commons after a daunting chemistry quiz to find Taylor Swift-themed smoothies, a friendship...

Elder chef Cedric Taylor opens his kosher station for students.

Northwestern chef Cedric Taylor serves food for the body and mind

May 8, 2023

Cedric Taylor believes cooking and teaching have a lot in common.  “No two chefs cook a recipe the same,” Taylor said. “No two students learn the same way, either.”  The 51-year-old Chicago...

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

A guide to NU dining: where Wildcats grab a bite

August 12, 2022

Nothing compares to your grandma’s homemade chocolate chip cookies, but the ones at Sargent Dining Commons sure come close. From dining halls to cafes, Northwestern has some (purr)fect options for hungry...

A sign that says “How was your dining experience today?” with different buttons depicting four different emotions below it. In the background you can see students getting food at a dining hall station.

Need to Know: On-Campus Dining Guide

August 16, 2021

Evanston may be the dining capital of the North Shore, but Northwestern’s plentiful dining options mean students never have to leave campus for a good meal. NU boasts five separate dining halls and...

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