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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


A rendering of the renovated East Lawn. Construction is expected to be completed in summer 2025.

Norris to be renovated this summer, will feature pub, rooftop patio

April 5, 2024

Northwestern will renovate and rename the Norris University Center’s East Lawn this summer, the University announced Friday.  The new campus hub will feature a glass-lined pub with a stage for bands,...

Tong is a member of the NU Marching Band Color Guard and founded the NU Juggling Club.

Northwestern’s “Unicycle Guy” finds community through hobbies

October 26, 2023

It’s not unusual to find Ph.D. student Draco Tong unicycling to class or juggling on Deering Meadow. Tong, who studies transportation engineering, says his unique hobbies have enriched his post-secondary...

A tree stands before a building with panels of windows lining its facade with grass filling the bottom of the picture.

Northwestern to launch Norris East Lawn makeover

October 24, 2022

Northwestern is planning to redesign Norris University Center’s East Lawn, the University announced Monday. The makeover will be funded by two donations totaling $6 million, provided by two couples:...

A construction box featuring Starbucks lettering “We’re brewing something new” and “Opening early 2023.”

Shake spot to open in Norris amid Dunkin’ closure and Starbucks relocation

September 28, 2022

Norris University Center is shaking things up. A Starbucks Coffee will replace the Dunkin’ that was previously located on the ground floor of Norris starting in Spring Quarter. Shake Smart, a smoothie...

Kenny Vasoli, lead singer of Vacationer, plays Saturday at A&O Productions' annual Benefit concert. The event raised money for Dance Marathon 2016.

Students turn out for A&O, DM Benefit concert despite indoor venue

May 10, 2015

Students gathered Saturday afternoon inside Norris University Center to listen to alternative-pop and soul music and to raise money for next year's Dance Marathon beneficiaries. A&O Productions...

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