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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


560 Lincoln and Kemper Hall. Students said the housing process should be more transparent and more facility options should be provided for returning students.

Students unhappy with two-year residency requirement following housing assignment

May 7, 2018

Students are voicing complaints about the housing assignment process as Northwestern rolls out its new two-year residency requirement. The class of 2021 signed up for 2018-2019 housing late April. They...

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...

Foster-Walker Complex located at 1927 Orrington Ave. Students have reported leaks in the building after heavy rains.

Students in Foster-Walker report leaks after heavy rains

October 25, 2017

Students have reported several instances of leaks in Foster-Walker Complex after heavy rains, an issue director of Residential Services Jennifer Luttig-Komrosky attributed to the building’s age. Medill...

A 5th Ward street. Some city and Northwestern officials said they worry that the University’s new two-year live-in requirement will create unwanted vacancies in the 5th Ward, where many of NU students live.

University, city officials evaluate impact of NU’s 2-year live-in requirement

September 26, 2017

Though some city and Northwestern officials worry that the University’s two-year live-in requirement will create unwanted vacancies in Evanston, others are optimistic about opportunities for affordable...

Students eat and work in Fran’s Cafe, a late-night dining spot in Willard Residential College. With Willard scheduled to be renovated next year, a similar eating location will open in 1835 Hinman.

New cafe to replace Fran’s during Willard renovations

January 26, 2016

With Willard Residential College closing for renovations next year, a new late-night cafe is set to launch at 1835 Hinman in the fall. Willard is relocating to 1835 Hinman as part of the Housing Master...

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