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

The Daily Northwestern


Koi’s dining area with a customer.

Koi introduces new budget-friendly menu for Northwestern students, sells $9.99 entrées

September 28, 2022

Koi owner Sandy Chen said she remembers needing budget-friendly meals when she studied at the University of Illinois Chicago. So when her chef suggested implementing a low-cost menu for Northwestern students,...

Woman with brown hair wearing a yellow shirt stands at a restaurant among several brown tables.

Koi owner Sandy Chen pursues culinary passions from Wenzhou to Evanston

October 10, 2021

As a teenager in Wenzhou, China, Sandy Chen would cook steamed vegetables with rice for her three siblings and 16 cousins. Now, as a 53-year-old, she and her team cook for as many as 180 guests each night...

As COVID-19 spreads, Evanston residents encounter anti-Asian racism

As COVID-19 spreads, Evanston residents encounter anti-Asian racism

April 14, 2020

Evanston resident Disha Rao was passing by the Davis Street Metra station the night of March 17 when she watched a middle-aged man blame an Asian man and woman for the COVID-19 pandemic: “It’s because...

Saville Flowers, 1714 Sherman Ave. Saville is one of many Evanston businesses preparing for one of the biggest marketing holidays of the year: Valentine’s Day.

Evanston businesses ready for you and your boo

February 12, 2019

From special outdoor seating to themed meals, businesses throughout Evanston are preparing for Valentine’s Day this Thursday. Evanston businesses will offer lovers special deals on interesting gifts...

Koi dishes use symbolic ingredients for Lunar New Year

February 18, 2015

Lunar New Year is this Thursday, and for many Chinese families around the world this means cleaning the house to ward off bad spirits, exchanging red envelopes called hong bao which are filled with money and,...

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