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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Elder Hall residents said construction started in the building as early as 8:30 a.m. during the past few months. After expressing their concerns to project coordinators, construction will now start no earlier than 9:30 a.m.

Elder residents compensated for inconveniences caused by prolonged construction

April 28, 2019

After receiving student feedback at an Elder Hall Dining Forum, project coordinators informed residents about changes made to the building’s renovation schedule in an email sent last week. Students were...

 Elder dining hall. Elder is one of the on-campus dining halls that will be closed for the fall due to the University’s decision to de-densify campus.

Students say construction to Elder dining hall has made the dorm ‘uninhabitable’

April 14, 2019

Studying for finals in Elder Hall’s first-floor lounge, Weinberg freshman Abby Heath was alarmed when she heard “jackhammer noises” beneath her. She quickly realized where the noise was coming from:...

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...

Frontera Fresco in Norris University Center. The restaurant closed its doors last Friday as the University prepares for a food provider transition.

Frontera closed, new retail dining options to come

June 14, 2018

Frontera Fresco served its final meal to the Northwestern community last Friday as dining services prepares for an upcoming transition to a new food service provider. The Mexican-inspired restaurant...

Printing company Freenters to keep kiosk service at Northwestern

September 11, 2015

Freenters, a company that provides printing to college students, will keep its kiosk service at Northwestern despite recently announcing a nationwide transition to a new software model. Started by two...

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