Content warning: This story mentions sexual harassment and racism. As Mackenzie Ridenour and their coworkers wiped down counters, washed dishes and chatted about New Year’s Eve plans during the closing...
Nicholas Reeve, his wife Amanda Reeve and their transgender son Sam Reeve, who all requested to go by pseudonyms for fear of retaliation, devised an “escape plan” for their family in anticipation of...
Five years after going viral on TikTok, Stella Cole (Communication ’21) is still adjusting to fame. The singer began posting videos of herself singing melodies from the Great American...
“Fascination” by David Bowie reverberates through the room as customers wander through the aisles of the downtown Evanston store Animal Records, sifting through vinyl records from...
It’s the second Thursday of the month, and the sun has just begun to set. Dempster Street is seemingly quiet — with the exception of one coffee shop. Even at dinnertime, Evanston...
Over 2,000 Northwestern students upvoted a post on Fizz, a college-specific social media platform, in March featuring a picture of Main Library with the caption: “I’m sorry but...
Graduate student 141-pounder Chris Cannon crumpled to the mat. On that Friday night in January, it was Cannon’s left shoulder — his second time injuring it in less than a week....
It took four tries, but Evanston’s contentious Healthy Buildings Ordinance finally prevailed on March 10. City Council’s 7-1 vote to approve the sweeping restrictions on emissions...
Chicago has been named the “rattiest” city for 10 years running, according to pest control company Orkin, and efforts to address the infestation often undermine other animals and...
WASHINGTON — Political science lecturer emeritus Jeff Rice (Weinberg ’72) was a sophomore at Northwestern at the height of anti-Vietnam War protests. The day after students voted...
Since last summer, incoming student Amaad Garrett has been an intern with Texas State Sen. Royce West. For the past year, West’s office has fought anti-diversity, equity and inclusion...
When Medill freshman Mfaz Mohamed Ali posted her first video on TikTok in 2020, she did not expect it to go viral. But the 28-second clip launched a 5-year social media career, with...
Northwestern men’s soccer coach Russell Payne contends that he narrowly advanced past his preliminary Zoom interviews in the spring of 2021. Before Payne took on a dream job in...
When Tim Nollan was hired as Northwestern’s head coach in February 2024, he had just nine players on his roster. The Wildcats had been without a head coach for two months, and...
Each year, The Daily Northwestern creates a special edition highlighting local businesses and restaurants in Evanston. Best of Evanston 2025 features 22 businesses or organizations...
If you are craving delicious, homey brunch on a lovely morning, Ovo Frito Café is just the place for you. Founded by Roberto Flores and Zinnia Iglesias in 2017, Ovo Frito —...
If you are looking for an intimate, cozy spot to enjoy a hearty bowl of pasta, look no further than Campagnola. This adorable restaurant, located on Chicago Avenue, offers a wide...
