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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


The BrewBike counter at Fran’s Cafe in Willard Residential College is no longer open. Since moving completely online, BrewBike has engaged in extensive virtual marketing operations.

BrewBike expands to Willard, other universities

September 26, 2019

Fran’s Cafe, Willard Residential College’s iconic late-night eatery, now has an equally well-known partner. On Tuesday, BrewBike opened up at the same counter in Willard, marking the coffee shop’s...

Elder dining hall’s renovation plans have been delayed. It is now scheduled to open Summer 2019.

Elder dining hall to remain under construction after renovation plans change

December 10, 2018

Elder dining hall will not reopen this academic year as originally scheduled due to a redesign of the renovation plans, according to a Monday email from student affairs administrators. The change was...

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...

Sargent dining hall during late-night hours. Northwestern Dining is implementing campus-wide changes this year, including new late-night food options and improvements to dining hall menus.

NU Dining implements new late-night locations, changes to dining hall options

September 29, 2016

With new locations for late-night food and improvements to dining hall options, Northwestern Dining is implementing changes beyond the altered closing times at Norris University Center this year. Elder...

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