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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


Sierra Tishgart (Medill ‘12) was inspired to found Great Jones after finding the process of purchasing cookware to be expensive and overwhelming. Great Jones’ Dutch oven, called “The Dutchess,” is a staple in the collection.

NU alum modernizes cookware with her company, Great Jones

May 14, 2020

The Monthly Sierra Tishgart (Medill '12), co-founder of Great Jones, thinks waiting until marriage to purchase high-quality cookware is “preposterous,” but she encountered that old-fashioned idea...

Goldstein encouraged Northwestern students to embrace networking.

Alumni Watch: After NU, Lauren Goldstein explores her passion for food and media

October 18, 2018

Lauren Goldstein (Communication ’18) ventured into Chicago every week in search of woman-owned restaurants and bakeries during her time at Northwestern. After graduating, her passion for food and entrepreneurship...

An employee prepares a crepe on Friday. Evanston and Chicago restaurants came to campus in an event to celebrate Spoon University NU chapter’s print magazine release.

Food vendors from Evanston, Chicago visit Deering Meadow for annual SpoonFest

May 21, 2017

Despite the rainy weather Friday, many students swapped a dining hall for the food trucks and vendors on Deering Meadow for SpoonFest. SpoonFest, an annual event hosted by Northwestern’s chapter of...

(Top) “Sweet Dreams” host and renowned pastry chef Gale Gand promotes her books and own brand of root beer to attendees of the Sugar and Spice Summit on Saturday at Harris Hall. (Bottom) La Cocinita employees sell food from a food truck to summit attendees outside Harris Hall. The University’s first food summit brought prominent women in the culinary world to campus to discuss their experiences in the food industry.

Northwestern’s first food summit features women in food industry

April 3, 2017

Complete with chocolate samples, root beer and tacos, Harris Hall was filled with food Saturday as Northwestern held an inaugural event celebrating opportunities for women in the culinary industry. “Sugar...

Challah for Hunger, Dance Marathon team up to provide treats for dancers

March 4, 2015

A&E It's no secret that 30 hours of dancing will burn a lot of calories, and Challah for Hunger will once again do its part to keep dancers nourished. CFH, a Hillel student group that bakes flavored...

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