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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


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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...

Patty Squared flier that lists No Cheese Please Burger and The Shred Salad or Wrap meal exchange options, on the counter at Patty Squared.

Students voice concerns about accessibility of meal exchange options

April 7, 2022

For some students with dietary restrictions, Northwestern dining plan meal exchanges can be inaccessible, especially for those keeping kosher or halal. All freshmen and sophomores living on campus are...

Plex West salad bar, lettuce, mixed greens pictured at a diagonal angle. Walls in back purple and black with food quotes.

Freshmen adjust to on-campus food options, social scene in dining halls

October 25, 2021

As freshmen adjust to college and life at Northwestern, some have reported mixed experiences with on-campus dining options and socialization in the dining halls.  Most underclassmen are on the Open...

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...

Items at a grocery store. Students compared prices at Target to convenience stores on campus.

Some students weigh convenience versus price when grocery shopping around Evanston

October 15, 2019

How much does a 25-minute walk cost? For McCormick freshman Sarah Bogan, it’s equivalent to a portion of the $7 she put into a recent purchase at the convenience store at Foster-Walker Complex, known...

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