The Daily Northwestern — February 28, 2020

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A pop of color made an appearance at this week’s City Council: swaths of residents in shades of green contrasted against the neutral tones of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. They were there to support a call to climate action from two Evanston Township High School students.

ETHS sophomore Lily Aaron and senior Aldric Martinez-Olsen chose to spend their Monday night advocating for the further implementation of the Climate Action and Resilience Plan, which calls for carbon neutrality by 2050, 100 percent clean and renewable electricity by 2030 and zero waste by 2050 within Evanston.

“We spoke on our experiences as teenagers who are scared for their futures,” Aaron said. “It was super empowering, and really felt like the City Council were listening and actually engaging.”

Aaron and Martinez-Olson attended the meeting on behalf of E-Town Sunrise (formerly E-Town Climate Action), a coalition of around 50 to 60 ETHS students committed to climate activism.

E-Town Sunrise is a “hub” of the Sunrise Movement, a 501(c)(4) environmental advocacy organization championing political action on climate change. Since its founding in 2017, the national youth-led campaign has established over 300 hubs — organized collectives of volunteers — across the country to fight for environmental legislation and cultural realignment.

Dejah Powell, a midwest regional organizer for Sunrise, said she works with the Evanston hub by ensuring it plans large action and escalation to reframe what Earth Day and climate change mean to students and what they can do to act.

“The biggest thing is right now, what the climate change movements need, is young people standing up, taking action and disrupting… the Sunrise Movement is mobilizing people to demand action,” Powell said.

“Water bottles and recycling, that’s cute, but we need to do more about climate change.” » See SUNRISE, page 9

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excitement.

“This is the one in LA,” Eggers said. “This is the Echo Park Time Travel Mart. It looks like a 7-Eleven for time travelers.”

Other spaces include a space alien-themed store in Stockholm and a superhero supply store in Brooklyn, which Eggers affectionately called a “Costco for crime

On Oct. 21, the 14 women’s basketball coaches of the Big Ten and a select group of media members released their preseason predictions for the top five teams in the conference. Northwestern wasn’t on either ballot.

More than four months later, the No. 14 Wildcats (25-3, 15-2) have proven their doubters wrong.

“We’ve had an incredible run this year,” coach Joe McKeown said. “The women’s college basketball world has taken notice.”

Not only is NU tied for first place in the Big Ten, but the Cats are one of the hottest teams in college basketball. The squad is tied for the fourth-most wins of any team ranked in the AP Top 25 and is expected to be a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament, according to ESPN Bracketologist Charlie Creme.

NU can cap off one of the best regular seasons in team history with its regular-season finale Saturday against Illinois (11-17, 2-15).

A Senior Day win over the

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Author Dave Eggers with Medill Dean Charles Whitaker. Eggers spoke in The Garage about his new education non-profit, 826 Valencia.

Dave Eggers discusses startups The author talked about education, entrepreneurship at The Garage

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Author and entrepreneur Dave Eggers began his talk this Thursday at The Garage with a shoutout to his flip phone.

The San Francisco-based novelist, who said he abstains from smartphones and even home Wi-Fi, is a different

kind of speaker than usual at Northwestern’s startup incubator. Eggers, however, is part of The Garage’s new effort to encourage entrepreneurship in fields outside of engineering.

In the conversation, moderated by Medill Dean Charles Whitaker, Eggers discussed his new book, “Unnecessarily Beautiful Spaces for Young Minds on Fire,” published this January, which chronicles the founding of his nonprofit

educational organization 826 Valencia.

The education start-up, which aims to develop the writing skills of underresourced students ages eight to eighteen, now has nine chapters across the United States, with over fifty more inspired by 826’s educational model. As Eggers flipped through a PowerPoint of 826 Valencia’s spin-off concepts, his voice sped up with

Mick Jenkins headlines A&O Benefit concert Jenkins, Alex Banin performed at event benefitting Supplies for Dreams chapter

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Musicians Mick Jenkins and Alex Banin performed in front of an enthusiastic crowd at the annual A&O Productions benefit concert, raising money for Northwestern’s chapter of Supplies for Dreams.

Jenkins, a Chicago native, participated in the benefit concert as a part of his Welcome to Mirrorland Tour for his album “The Circus.” The event was held at Evanston SPACE, a live-music concert hall located on Chicago Avenue in downtown Evanston.

At 8 p.m., SESP senior Alex Banin opened the concert with a set of five R&B and soul songs, two of which are professionally recorded singles

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“Nightmare,” and “Hollywood (No This Isn’t)”. She included audience interaction in her performance, from urging them to repeat phrases in her lyrics to engaging with friends she noticed among the crowd.

Weinberg senior Camille Lopez-Silvero a close friend of Banin, said she also considers herself to be a big Mick Jenkins fan.

“I actually saw ( Jenkins) a couple of weeks ago at the House of Blues,” Silvero said.

“That’s why I’m excited to see him again in a smaller venue, for that more intimate effect.”

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Mick Jenkins, a Chicago native, participated in the benefit concert as a part of his Welcome to Mirrorland Tour for his album “The Circus.”

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AROUND TOWN Illinois Supreme Court candidates talk at local forum

By EVA HERSCOWITZ

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Four Illinois Supreme Court justice candidates attempted to win residents’ votes in the state’s primary election on March 17 during a Thursday forum at Evanston’s Grace Lutheran Church.

Former attorney Daniel Epstein and appellate court justices Margaret Stanton McBride, Nathaniel Howse and Cynthia Cobbs answered questions from representatives from community and political groups and audience members.

Evanston Live TV owner Meleika Gardner moderated the forum, organized by Women Empowering Women in Local Legislation, a non-profit group that helps women shape legislation.

Epstein, an Evanston Township High School graduate and the youngest candidate by about 35 years, emphasized the need for systemic judicial reform.

In addition to arguing for the elimination of Illinois’ “cash bail” system and for the empathetic treatment of defendants struggling with addiction, Epstein said his platform uniquely qualifies him for the job.

“I’m the only candidate talking about what we need to change moving forward,” Epstein said. “The wisest, fairest judge cannot achieve justice in an unfair system.

We need to change the system, and we’ve laid out very explicitly what those systemic reforms are that we want

POLICE BLOTTER Wallet stolen at Cupitol A woman’s wallet was taken Wednesday from her purse at Cupitol, 812 Grove St. The woman, a 50-year-old Evanston resident, said she was at the coffee shop from 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m., and her wallet was in her purse, which was hanging off the back of her chair, Evanston police Cmdr. Brian Henry said.

Henry said the woman told Evanston Police Department officers that she didn’t realize the

to, and need to, make.”

Cobbs, a judge for the 1st District 3rd Division of the Illinois Appellate Court, said her judicial experience and background as a social worker sets her apart.

She said economic barriers force many litigants to represent themselves in court, and she hopes to tackle this practice as a state Supreme Court justice.

In her closing statement, Cobbs said she wants to stress the need for greater racial and gender representation on state supreme courts. “We’ve had some difficulty in electing an African-American woman to the Supreme Court,” Cobbs said. “I am uniquely qualified to serve on the state’s high court. I have both the legal competence and the administrative experience to hit the ground running.”

If a person of color doesn’t fill the open seats, the high court will only contain only white justices.

Throughout the forum, advancing equity was a common theme.

When Evanston/North Shore NAACP president Michael Nabors asked the candidates how voters can be sure the victor won’t “join the good old boys’ club” instead of serving as an “agent of change,” Howse, who serves as a Justice of the 1st District 5th Division of the Illinois Appellate Court, said he’s always advocated for marginalized communities.

“I’ve never been a part of the good old boys’ club,” he said.“I have always fought for what I thought was right, and I will do the right thing on the Supreme Court.”

McBride said state courts should continue to theft had occurred until later in the afternoon, when her credit card company called and asked her about transactions.

The wallet, which was valued at $500, contained $100 in cash, along with credit and debit cards, Henry said. There are no suspects for the case.

Sign stolen from lighthouse garden

A flower-shaped sign from the garden at Grosse Point Lighthouse, 2601 Sheridan Rd., was reported stolen Wednesday morning.

The sign, which was valued at around

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Four Illinois Supreme Court candidates speak at a Feb. 27 forum. Women Empowering Women in Local Legislation, a nonprofit organization that helps women shape legislation, organized the event.

connect mentally ill defendants with treatment programs. The Evanston resident, a judge for the 1st District 5th Division of the Illinois Appellate Court, said she’s committed her professional life to “treating others the way she wants to be treated.”

Not present at the forum were P. Scott Neville, Jr.,

Sheldon Harris and Jesse Reyes. Seven candidates are competing for former Justice Charles Freeman’s vacant seat, with Neville currently serving out the rest of Freeman’s term.

$800, detailed the history of the garden. It was reported missing at around 10:45 a.m., Henry said.

A similar sign was stolen from the same location between 7 a.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. on Sunday. The sign was shaped like a butterfly and valued at a similar price. Henry said EPD believes there may be a connection between the two thefts.

There is currently no information about any potential suspects.

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ON CAMPUS Quest+, ASG host community dialogue

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Students, faculty and administrators discussed academics, mental health and intersectional equity over dinner this Thursday at Associated Student Government’s Community Dialogue.

The quarterly event is co-sponsored by Quest+ and ASG. The dialogue aims to encourage members of the NU community to have open-ended conversations about student life, which in turn has led to programs like Books for Cats, which provides free STEM textbooks to financially eligible students.

“Students and administration (in 2016) came together and decided that we needed a mechanism that wan’s just in times of crisis, that we could come together and have these conversations in an open format,” said Julie Payne-Kirchmeier, interim vice president for student affairs.

For some students, the event is the only occasion when they can meet with senior administrators in such a casual setting.

SESP junior Joanna Sherman said she was overwhelmed when she entered Foster-Walker’s dining hall to see University President Morton Schapiro and Provost Jonathan Holloway.

Attending the event for the first time, she said the administrators she spoke to seemed genuinely interested in ideas students were sharing.

“I definitely think something can happen,” Sherman said. “These people are hard to contact even through email most of the time, so I’m curious if this is sort of a checkmark for administrators but I didn’t get that feeling tonight.”

Sherman said she had productive conversations with administrators about student health care and expected a follow-up on the discussions to lead to actions.

Sekile Nzinga-Johnson, interim diversity officer and Women’s Center director, said she was looking forward to hearing student ideas she could use as guidance in her new role to

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For some students, the event is the only occasion when they can meet with senior administrators in such a casual setting.

improve the experiences of students of marginalized communities.

“I’m not navigating the University as a student,” Nzinga-Johnson said “I’m navigating the university as an administrator so I do need your insight, your ideas, your energy.”

Conversations revolved around differences in requirements in schools, adding more staff to Counseling andPsychological Services and sustainNU and expanding the Books for Cats program to language-based classes.

Students also emphasized support for students of marginalized identities, bringing up financial barriers for first-generation low-income students to go to study-abroad programs as well as a need for the University to provide Chicago Transit Authority passes, as students find off-campus housing.

Students stressed during conversations that the University should discuss and offer political amnesty to student protestors by negotiating

with FreeSpeechNU, an ASG committee on free speech legislation.

In light of the recent decision by the Board of Trustees to refuse divestment from fossil fuels, students also said they wanted to see more advocacy and transparency in investment decisions.

After conversing with some of the students on their ideas, administrators said they took away helpful ideas on how to make institutional changes to the University.

There will be another community dialogue in Spring Quarter, where administrators said they will bring a new set of accomplishments and challenges to the table.

“We had a really good honest conversation here … that’s the way change happens,” PayneKirchmeier said. “Know that we will take this back and we will work on this again and in the spring, we will give you an update.”

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Class registration should be less stressful for students TANISHA TEKRIWAL

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I can’t think of a single person I know who isn’t stressed out come registration time. And it isn’t just because college students are always worried about their potential academic careers — it is also because the current system of class registration is flawed.

The arbitrary registration slots stand out in this respect. I know the arguments for the random algorithm — impartiality, fairness, etc. However, random isn’t the same as fair. My roommate had the last slots three quarters in a row. So for certain classes, the problem wasn’t even that some classes were only offered only once a year — the problem was that they were offered every quarter, and she missed them every quarter. I hate to rule against myself (I had relatively good slots all three quarters) but I can’t help it. Northwestern would benefit from the principle of equitability by ensuring that someone who has had a bad quarter — or worse, two bad quarters — doesn’t have a third.

A second problem is adding seats once a class is filled. There is something amazing about a class you really wanted opening up more seats after filling up at first. Counterintuitively, hoping desperately that they would open up and then being disappointed when they don’t is sad. Showing the true capacity of a class from the very beginning helps students set realistic expectations. It also helps avoid deciding on a completely different, alternate schedule because you didn’t get that one class, only to realise they opened more seats, and you have missed it twice.

As for class size, I have realised that many are completely off. We must work to institute a system other than conjecture and past record to determine how big class should be for the coming quarter.

Sending out a survey every quarter for every class isn’t feasible, but the disparity between demand and supply is too stark to not take any steps. Take, for example, Reading and Writing Poetry. This is a class that potential Creative Writing majors are required to take in order to start their writing sequence.

However, there are not nearly enough sections for this seminar-style class that holds only 15 people at once. There are also non-majors who might just want to try something new. Alternatives for gauging interest in a class might not be better than the current establishment, but they can’t be worse.

So many students, especially those who are undeclared, wish to try out certain fields and are deterred by the fact that they can get into none of the classes.

This seriously disadvantages those who might not already have their academic careers charted out for themselves. Students should not be compelled to declare a major or minor before they are ready or one they are not even particularly interested in just to get into a particularly niche or small class.

There are so many levels on which students have to fight tooth and nail to get a class: first make sure you have declared a major/minor in time for preregistration, hope for a good registration time, and then as last resort, just pray no one else wants to be in the classes you want. My friend who had both pre-registration for a minor in Classics and an 8:30 am slot for general registration couldn’t get into Classics 250.

I’m not writing this to whine about a class I didn’t get. I know these problems might even be specific to first-years, but there are still a lot of unhappy people. And I know that someone or the other will always be dissatisfied and that no decision can please everyone, but why keep one that pleases no one?

Tanisha Tekriwal is a Weinberg Freshman. She can be contacted at tanishatekriwal2023@u.northwestern.edu.

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Seasonal Affective Disorder is more than an emotion JONATHAN VAN DE LOO

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Acclaimed author George R.R. Martin (Medill ’70, ’71) has penned many iconic phrases throughout his work on the “A Song of Ice and Fire” series. None, however, feel quite as applicable to real life as “Winter is coming.” For those unfamiliar with the book or TV series, the phrase refers to an apocalypse of sorts. In essence, evil zombie-like ice people called White Walkers attempt to destroy the land of Westeros by plunging it into an eternal winter. They aim to squash out all light and cover the realm in darkness — think of a polar vortex, but about 1,000 times worse.

One can only assume this bleak phrase stands as an allegory for one thing: seasonal depression. According to the Mayo Clinic, a nonprofit healthcare organization, “Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that’s related to changes in seasons — SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year. If you’re like most people with SAD, your symptoms start in the fall and continue into the winter months, sapping your energy and making you feel moody.”

None of the characters in Martin’s novels flat-out say they have seasonal depression.

However, it can be inferred from all the explicit, heavy-handed imagery that equates winter with death that these characters are not experiencing emotions like fun, joy or relaxation.

Lots of Northwestern students aren’t from places where intense cold or snowstorms are a common occurrence. There is no need for a thick jacket, strong boots, or ski masks and gloves.

On top of requiring heavier clothing and making walking to class more difficult, winter also takes a mental toll. Aversion to the cold may lead one to spend a lot of time cooped up in their dorm. Earlier sunsets and dim gray skies can have profound effects on one’s mood. The internal mind can take on the external symptoms of the season. Staying positive during the midpoint of the year is difficult enough without being surrounded by gloomy skies and frigid winds.

While the characters in Martin’s novels fought off White Walkers with various medieval weapons, dragons and some blood magic, I have a different method to combat the darkness of winter: drawing on the power of Hot Girl Summer.

Megan Thee Stallion, rapper, Texas Southern University student and overall

cultural prophet, started the popular phrase “Hot Girl Summer” in April of 2018 on Twitter, tweeting: “This abt to be a REAL HOT GIRL SUMMER.” In a 2019 interview, when asked about the meaning behind this phrase, she replied: “It’s just basically about women — and men — just being unapologetically them, just having a goodass time, hyping up your friends, doing you, not giving a damn about what nobody got to say about it.”

In addition to becoming a popular Instagram caption, Megan’s iconic phrase is a state of mind. We can all develop a relationship with our inner Hot Girl, and invite her onto the Northwestern campus and greater Chicago area. I have included below some suggestions of various ways the principal of Hot Girl Summer can be applied to everyday life, though feel free to interpret this mandate however you would like.

Create a pump-up playlist and throw yourself a five minute dance party at various points of the day, just because you can. Public, private – grab some friends and get crazy!

Try dressing however makes you feel cute and powerful; wearing comfortable clothes that you like can be a great mood booster.

Sporadically text your friends positive messages throughout the day to hype them up. Make plans together to take advantage

of concerts and performances happening on campus. Try to do something new at least once a week: maybe a food you’ve never had before, a store in Downtown Evanston you’ve never visited or a part of campus you’ve never spent time at.

Try going to that student organization you’ve always thought seemed fun, but were always too nervous to try. Go out into Chicago! Just because it’s cold doesn’t mean the city stops being a lot of fun. Take advantage of those students discounts. There are so many events advertised on Facebook. Start liking and following pages that recommend them.

As we drudge through February, with spring seeming so close yet so far, remember: winter may be a season, but Hot Girl Summer is a state of mind. White Walkers dont exist, but a Hot Girl resides within us all. It is up to us to set her free. Go forth, hotties, and keep on thriving.

Jonathan Van De Loo is a Communication freshman. Van De Loo can be contacted at jonathanvandeloo2023@u.northwestern.edu. If you would like to respond publicly to this op-ed, send a Letter to the Editor to opinion@dailynorthwestern.com. The views expressed in this piece do not necessarily reflect the views of all staff members of The Daily Northwestern.

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2020 From four-category winner Tomate to 10Q Chicken — the best new restaurant for two years running — to longtime best dessert wunner Andy’s, The Daily’s 2020 guide to everything Evanston businesses is here. Based on your nominations and votes, this is The Daily Northwestern’s eighth annual Best of Evanston.

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BEST RESTAURANT TOMATE Tomate Fresh Kitchen — a proven Best of Evanston fan-favorite — blew its competition out of the water this year.

The Guatemalaninspired restaurant has been an Evanston staple since 2013 when owner and chef Tania Merlos-Ruiz decided to open a brick-and-mortar version of her farmer’s market stand. Located at

914 Noyes St., with no seating and early closing times,Tomate has cemented its popularity through its freshly-made burritos, tacos and empanadas.

With lines wrapping around the corner on game days and dozens of take-out orders on the regular, it comes as no surprise that Tomate’s gourmet street food has won the hearts of Northwestern students and Evanston residents alike.

The restaurant’s use of fresh, locally sourced vegetables and unique takes on Latin American cuisine are what keep customers coming back.

Tomate’s limited menu is the secret to its success. With multiple iterations of pork and beef dishes, and extensive vegetarian options that hit

Tomate Fresh Kitchen also won Best Local Shop, Best Comfort Food, and Best Take-out.

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BEST DESSERT ANDY’S FROZEN CUSTARD

BEST NEW RESTAURANT 10Q CHICKEN

It’s 9 o’clock on a Sunday night. You’ve had a long day filled with club meetings back-to-back, and you still haven’t finished your response paper due tomorrow. On top of all that, you may still be a little hungover from last night. Just then, a text comes through in the group chat: “Anyone in the mood for… a sweet treat?”

Whether you’re feeling something chocolate and cherry-sweet or vanilla and creamy, Andy’s Frozen Custard has something customizable for every member of the squad. At 719 Church St., the shop has been beleaguered by rumors that it’s closing in recent months. But, there’s a reason it won best dessert for the sixth year in a row: it’s simply the best.

As a New Jersey native, I was at first confused by the concept of Andy’s concrete. Is it ice cream, or frozen yogurt, or both? It’s actually something

My secret? I was never that into Chicken Shack.

I’m very particular about my fried chicken, and the Ridge Avenue mainstay just never did it for me. So imagine my excitement last August when David Yoo and Will Song opened 10Q Chicken: a Korean-inspired panko paradise.

A harsh winter may bring fewer chicken connoisseurs to the Korean-inspired fast food restaurant than when it first opened, but the storefront, 816 Church St., is still churning out some phenomenal eats. Of course, the star is the chicken — sorry, vegetarians.

When I bit into my first chicken sandwich from 10Q — its namesake dish, “The 10Q” — I knew I was in love. It was exactly how fried chicken should be: crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside.

A pillowy brioche bun was the ideal, melt-in-yourmouth vessel for the chicken, dripping with creamy, spicy togarashi mayo. Some sweet and tangy pickled radishes provided freshness, perfectly balancing the sandwich. Just four main ingredients sent me to chicken heaven.

completely unique: your favorite fruit, candy, nuts and syrups blended with thick, homemade custard.

The menu doesn’t stop there — the shop offers floats, shakes, sodas and even Italian ice options.

Plus, if you’re feeling especially saucy, you can try Andy’s seasonal treats, which mix holiday favorites like pumpkin and apple pie with custard.

While all those extra toppings can get a bit pricey — concretes can start at about $5 or $6 — the Wildcat discount makes it all worth it. Stop by the next time your day feels overwhelming and let the hypnotic custard-maker lull you into sugary relaxation.

Andy’s Frozen Custard also won Best Wildcard Discount.

— Charlotte Walsh

BEST BAR CELTIC KNOT

pre-grame brews or late-night drunchies, Celtic Knot really is there for you no matter what. The reasonable prices and extensive beer list will care for you whether you are celebrating or drinking your sorrows away. Unlike other bars with dodgy bouncers or unreliable tap options, The Knot will never let you down.

Even better, the place is hospitable and respectable. While “best bar” may imply a rowdy atmosphere with questionable hygiene, Celtic Knot is a place you don’t mind seeing when the lights are on.

But that doesn’t mean you won’t see NU students occasionally getting Knotty.

With live music on the weekends, a cozy atmosphere, and a menu that puts all other bars to shame, The Knot remains Evanston’s choice for best bar.

On a dark and stormy night in April of 2019, my mother dragged a young, impressionable, visiting student to a suspicious looking pub. Spoiler: it was me. Said student was greeted by a warm hostess and an even warmer chicken pot pie. A guitarist strummed about a lost love, my mother ordered a beer, and suddenly a high school senior knew that Northwestern was the place for her.

You got me; that’s not exactly what happened.

At 626 Church St., Celtic Knot Public House was not the deciding factor in my choosing a college, but it was my first culinary experience in Evanston.

The homey vibe certainly did ease some of my precollege worries.

This homey vibe is Celtic Knot’s trademark. Fit for a casual dinner with the parents, a couple of

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the spot, you’ll find yourself ordering a sweet potato burrito every time you open DoorDash.

Merlos-Ruiz said Tomate’s success in this year’s Best of Evanston is “truly an honor,” and hopes her restaurant will continue to provide for the local community to the best of their abilities.

She recommends newcomers try the carnitas, a Mexican dish featuring slow-cooked pulled pork.

Merlos-Ruiz said the dish has been surging in popularity this year.

With the downfall of Cheesie’s, Burger King really didn’t have to put up much of a fight to win Best Drunchies. Its win isn’t much of a surprise since it is the only 24/7 place to get greasy, savory junk food to wash down the aftertaste of lukewarm vodka.

Burger King, 1740 Orrington Ave., doesn’t have amazing food, but it is predictable, which is what makes it so good. A drunk brain doesn’t have the mental capacity to comprehend new, exotic tastes that makes your taste buds tickle with curiosity. A drunk brain is looking for comfort-food — $1 for 10 piece nuggets.

COLECTIVO

If you’ve ever been to Colectivo Coffee, you know the scene: It’s so popular that it’s often difficult to find somewhere to sit. The weekends and select week nights are peak hours, flooding every inch of the space. Even so, people are willing to stand or wait, set on spending an afternoon in Evanston’s best coffee shop. This title is one Colectivo has now won for the second year in a row.

Located three blocks from Northwestern’s campus on the corner of Church Street and Sherman Avenue, Colectivo Coffee grew

JOY YEE NOODLE

Sometimes all college students need are meals with large portions at low prices. Add in the element of fast service, and we’re sold.

Stationed on Davis Street, Joy Yee Noodle was voted Best Bite for your Buck this year. It offers customers a casual Pan-Asian dining experience at affordable prices.

The menu is as difficult to hold as it is to navigate, attributable to the many dishes available. There are more bubble tea options than one can likely try, and more Asian foods than most have heard of.

The extensive bubble tea flavors and toppings, ranging from tapioca to lychee jelly, satisfy those with even the most adventurous appetites. Joy Yee also offers an expansive menu of entrees inspired

popular among students and residents shortly after its arrival to Evanston in fall 2018. With its wooden furniture, calming music and ample natural light, it provides a convenient alternative to studying in libraries for students who don’t mind background noise.

Colectivo was founded in Milwaukee in 1993. The founders began roasting each batch of coffee beans by hand to create the company’s signature coffee. Today, Colectivo’s menu goes far beyond a cup of joe, and specialty drinks are extremely popular. While some are on the pricier side, some specialty beverages are served with foam designs in ceramic mugs, giving them an appeal that’s worth the price.

My personal favorite drinks are the Windy

by a variety of Asian cultures, such as the kimchi seafood stir-fry udon.

Not sure what to order? Don’t fret! Order a few entrees and the servers can bring you extra plates to share with friends. There are also a number of options for vegetarians and vegans.

Whether you are stopping in to grab bubble tea, or hoping to order a filling dish, Joy Yee delivers for those with eclectic tastes. But all talk is naught unless you taste for yourself.

To all you college students on a budget, go indulge yourself in a way that won’t make you go broke.

— Yonjoo Seo

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TODOROKI

Ci-tea, the earl grey tea latte and the salted caramel latte.

Colectivo has made-from-scratch baked goods that are also loved. The shop’s breakfast menu is offered all day, so customers are free to enjoy breakfast burritos even at 8:30 p.m. If you’re in the mood for a beer, there’s no need to walk to the nearest bar; Colectivo offers its own selection of craft brews.

With so many high-quality food and drink options and a pleasant atmosphere, it makes sense that Colectivo is usually overflowing. It’s no wonder that it took the number one spot for Evanston’s best coffee shop once again.

No matter how many inconsistencies you may have in your life, Todoroki will never be one. Loved by Evanston residents and Northwestern students alike, Todoroki never fails to serve delicious sushi and hibachi.

The esteemed restaurant is located at 526 Davis St. in Downtown Evanston. With three unique dining areas, customers can choose to eat in a special occasion, hibachi or main sushi room.

To satisfy a simple palette, the individual chicken entree and shrimp tempura roll will do the trick.The Koopa roll is one of Todoroki’s deluxe maki rolls and a bestseller.This roll fuses the flavors of salmon, tuna, yellowtail, ikura, crab and wasabi mayo.

If you ever just need a night-in, have no fear.

Todoroki offers customers a carry-out special that consists of 3 different rolls, nigiri and appetizer combinations.

Aside from sushi and hibachi, Todoroki also offers a mix of entrees and sides ranging from steak tataki to fried calamari. Todoroki hosts sushi eating contests and the occasional sushi making class, too. It’s a versatile establishment with offerings for everyone.

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If you don’t dwell too much on what makes the food so cheap, the nuggets are surprisingly crispy yet moist. The breading has specks of pepper in it, which is an unexpected gourmet touch.

And each bite of the nuggets warms your entire body, adding to that fuzzy feeling that comes from the buzz of a night of drinking. It is reliably good, which is simply why Burger King is the best place for drunchies. When everything can be overwhelming while drunk, there’s nothing as simplistic yet satisfying as its 10 piece chicken nuggets.

You know you can always follow the light of the Burger King neon sign when you drag your drunk, stumbling self up Clark Street. It is a light that never goes out.

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The secret is the panko. A Japanese style of breadcrumbs, panko is lighter and airier than regular breadcrumbs. It absorbs less oil, minimizing grease and maximizing crispiness. Science never fails.

Don’t even get me started on the fries. 10Q would still be worth the trip to downtown Evanston without them, yet they went so hard on them anyway. Light and crunchy, they’re an indulgent side that makes your chicken chowdown that much better.

But the killer yet classic sandwich and fry combo isn’t a reason to overlook the rest of 10Q’s menu.

Whether it’s an order of Kangnam Style wings, a hearty Korean BBQ bowl or the most jumbo chicken tenders north of the Mason-Dixon (yes, they’re just as juicy as the sandwiches), you really can’t go wrong. Add some cheese or bacon to your fries and finish with a cup of smooth matcha soft serve, and you’ll never want for another chicken restaurant.

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BEST BRUNCH OVO FRITO This year, the people have made history. After five straight years of Le Peep winning this category, Ovo Frito Cafe broke into the fray, earning its first Best of Evanston title since opening in 2017.

Located at 1936 Maple Ave., Ovo Frito features a diverse range of options, satisfying whatever breakfast craving you may be feeling.They’ve got chocolate chip pancakes, scrambled eggs or avocado toast. if you want a classic American-styled meal. But if you’re looking for something a little more unique, they also have a plethora of Latin-inspired dishes, like the chilaques or the molletes — a sandwich consisting of refried beans, chorizo, pico de gallo and chihuahua cheese.

Ovo Frito is great for any occasion. Last spring, I met nine others there to celebrate my friend’s birthday. Last fall, I brought my parents there over

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family weekend. Earlier this quarter, another friend and I felt bogged down by midterms, so we met there on a Wednesday morning to start our day off on a happier note.

The atmosphere alone is enough to brighten your day. With friendly staff, quick service and an always-full cup of coffee, you’ll have nothing less than a great food experience. Plus, the decorations match the “ovo” theme, which is Portuguese for “egg.” Paintings of eggs hang on the walls, and even the lamps dangling from the ceilings resemble eggs with their white, rounded, shell-like exterior and yellow, yolk-like light bulbs.

If you haven’t yet, take a walk over to Ovo Frito anytime between 7 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. any day of the week. Simply opening the door will bring a smile to your face.

— Sophia Scanlan

There’s no place better to people watch than Norris University Center.

On the first floor, you can stop by Norbucks and take a look at the different characters. You’ll see the hyper-focused pre-med who keeps her eyes fixed on her chemistry textbook, with one hand firmly on her Hydro Flask just so she can make sure it’s still there. There’s also the obligatory procrastinator, who takes up an entire table with notes, a pencil case and tablets even though he sits back and browses Instagram. What about those strange, turquoise, three-walled booths tucked against the wall by the fireplace? Though they look more like porta-potties than spheres of study, they’re a good place to cry; nobody will

BEST SANDWICH

Those who’ve stepped through the door to Edzo’s Burger Shop know what lies within: juicy patties, toasted buns and indulgent toppings.

Customers can choose from ordering a modest single-patty burger, a monstrous barbeque bacon cheddar burger, or something in between. Either way, this small eatery delivers big flavors.

Edzo’s has a variety of burgers on its menu, in addition to hand-cut fries, sandwiches, hot dogs and sides like beer battered cheese curds. One of the most elaborate burgers offered is the Double-Double AnimalStyle burger. This dish features layers of American cheese, grilled onions, special sauce, pickles, lettuce and tomato on top of two 2-oz mustard-grilled beef patties.

While Edzo’s caters heavily towards meateaters, it has plant-based options, too. Vegetarian and vegan customers will be happy to know that veggie burgers, the Beyond Burger and a Portobello mushroom burger are available.

Edzo’s is open Tuesday through Sunday. Food can be ordered online for pickup, and the eatery delivers through services like Grubhub, too.

— Zoe Malin

BAT 17

It’s 9 p.m. on a Tuesday in Norris University Center, and you’ve been in the zone grinding out a paper for hours. You look up after writing the last sentence and realize you’re starving.

Sure, you could play it healthy and try to get a salad, or you could get a quick bite in Norris. But you just wrote an entire paper, and you want something more. You want a 10 oz. burger with nacho cheese sauce, jalapeños and tortilla strips or a hot dog wrapped in bacon. No — you earned that hot dog wrapped in bacon. You work hard, damn it, and you deserve Evanston’s best sandwich.

Is a hot dog a sandwich? Who cares when it tastes this good, because for the fifth year in a row, Bat 17 has earned this accolade. With a 12-page menu full of sandwiches, it’s not hard to see why.

There’s a Bat 17 sandwich for

BEST CLOTHING STORE URBAN OUTFITTERS Oh, Urban. It’s almost beautifully predictable. Champion hoodies, Calvin Klein bralettes and tight crop tops we’ve all worn in frat basements line the racks year-round. It’s a safe haven for chunky Fila-wearing folks, a place where you walk in and know exactly what you’re getting.

But with this predictability comes familiarity. With dozens of locations across the country, Urban Outfitters has found its way into many students’ suburban hometowns and Facebook feeds. For me, stepping into the one on 921 Church St. brings back memories of shopping with my middle school friends on Fridays after school.

Its offerings — Fujifilm polaroid cameras,graphic tees and inflatable pool floats —have all stood the test of time.

So has the store’s appeal. You might have left behind the chapter in your

BEST PLACE TO PEOPLE WATCH NORRIS UNIVERSITY CENTER

life when you pined over PopSockets, but should you ever need one, you can easily grab it at the store.It’s just a short walk from campus, so pick up a dress for formal while you’re at it.

Pricing for in-season clothing can be on the higher side, but scaling the curved staircase leading to the upper level will introduce you to the wonders of the sale rack. There, you can find jeans, dresses and tops at discounted prices, taking away some of the guilt from buying yet another skirt you definitely don’t need.

That’s the true beauty of Urban: versatility.You can walk away with cute apartment decor, some new skincare or a book telling unfortunate truths about your star sign. While the products are predictable, the possibilities are endless.

— Andrea Bian

every situation. Just woke up from your post-Dillo nap? Try their fried chicken & biscuit sliders, smothered in cheddar cheese and slathered in maple syrup to soak up your hangover. Feeling lazy on a Sunday morning? Grab a Voodoo Sandwich, layered with smoked salmon, cream cheese, tomato and red onion on pumpernickel. Inviting some friends to watch football? Head to the restaurant — a temple to Northwestern sports — and order the Double Deuce, a sandwich jam-packed with corned beef, pastrami, mustard, and both Swiss and muenster cheeses.

Bat 17 sources their ingredients locally, getting bread from Bennison’s Bakery and deli meats from Chicago’s Kelly Eisenberg Gourmet Deli Products. Whatever the context, you can taste the quality in the sandwiches.

So, head down to 1709 Benson Ave. to get a sandwich. You deserve it.

— Gabby Birenbaum

BEST LIQUOR STORE D&D’s

notice you.

In contrast, on the ground floor, Norris attracts the main event: the old people. We are not sure where they come from, who they are or why they are there. For now, the Northwestern community has considered them an anthropological mystery.

As you watch these mysterious geriatrics gawk and stare, you are both delighted and creeped out by their amazement with how you exemplify the “college life.” Just don’t make eye contact.

To whomever you are watching, and to whoever is watching you, here’s a cheers to people watching in Norris.

— Jason Beeferman

BEST PLACE FOR NU GEAR CAMPUS GEAR It’s parents’ weekend and your mom is looking for a pair of purple plaid pajamas to wear when she misses you. It’s gameday tomorrow and you’ve run out of fun sunglasses to wear to your sub-zero tailgate.You missed out on the free crewnecks at the last basketball game but still want to rock something purple to your 9 a.m. You — much like myself — owe your best friend back home a “Northwestern Dad” sweatshirt in exchange for something similar from their bookstore.

Luckily, a maze of floor-toceiling shelves screaming school spirit awaits you at Campus Gear at 1722 Sherman Ave. Dethroning nearby rival and last year’s winner, Beck’s Bookstore, Campus Gear offers everything from lanyards, to pajama sets, to little plush Wildcats wearing their own tiny Northwestern tees. You can buy specific items repping different undergraduate schools or sports.

There’s even a section of gear that

To some, D&D Finer Foods may just be a glorified convenience store. And sure, inside you’ll find your traditional selection of fatty snacks and produce that might not be Whole Foods-quality. The shop itself, while charming, may even look to be long overdue for a renovation. But give D&Ds a longer visit, and the 46-year-old Evanston staple will reveal itself to be so much more. Between the rows of processed goods, you’ll notice glimmers of the store’s true character.

It takes practically no time inside D&Ds to realize that the store boasts a fantastic selection of liquor and an above average selection of wine. When it comes to beer, you’ll have trouble finding a label they don’t carry, and the shop’s owners are even open to suggestions from customers for new offerings. They also try to showcase local breweries and businesses as much as possible, including Pipeworks, 3 Floyds, Sketchbook and Temperance Brewing Co. Aside from the beverages, the store’s unique food offerings — often displaying the owners’ Greek heritage — are not to be missed. Stacked at the ends of most aisles

— Zach Blank

BEST GROCERY STORE TRADER JOE’S

As the name aptly suggests, doing hair is both creative and technical. Art + Science prides itself on not only serving patrons beautiful do’s, but also educating stylists on the science behind hair.The salon’s website states,“Hair is our passion. Education is our mission.”It certainly follows through with its motto, requiring every stylist to complete rigorous training.

The dedication to education has certainly paid off; Art + Science is a Chicago staple and regular on the Best of Evanston list. The salon was founded in Evanston in 1989 and has since expanded to four locations throughout Chicago.

Founders David Raccuglia and Paul Wilson have achieved individual notoriety, too. Wilson is featured in hair shows across the world and Raccuglia photographs cultural icons like Yoko Ono and Ray Charles.

Cauliflower gnocchi. Everything but the Bagel Sesame Seasoning. Cookie Butter.There’s only one place that sells such illustrious products: Trader Joe’s.

Located in Evanston’s Main-Dempster Mile, this market has been declared the city’s best grocery store. It beat Whole Foods Market, Jewel-Osco and Target for the title, proving to have the most dedicated fanbase.

Trader Joe’s is loved for its affordable prices and fresh goods. It also has tasty gluten-free and plantbased options, which are often hard to come by. In one trip, someone could score gluten-free bagels and non-dairy oat beverages.

The store’s shelves are almost entirely lined with Trader Joe’s private label products. They develop a cult following the second they’re released and become staples in people’s diets. For example,

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and registers, you’ll find small containers of house-made goodies, including baklava, banana bread, muffins, cakes and other pastries. You’ll also encounter several different kinds of Greek candies, clearly marked as such with a distinct lack of English on the wrappers. Coolers at the front of shop contain specialities that you’ll seldom find at most other grocery stores, such as tzatziki, cured olives and spiced feta dip.

My favorite part of D&Ds is the back left corner of the store, a bar containing prepared foods, deli meats and possibly their most signature offering: made-to-order sandwiches. For $8.99 a piece, you get your option of several different hot sandwiches and a side of chips, often fit for dinner and maybe leftovers, too. When you’re ready to go on with your day, most every check-out clerk will chat your ear off, making you glad you didn’t settle for shopping at your favorite big-box chain.

Voters may see D&Ds as Evanston’s best liquor store — and that’s true — but it’s also a little bit of everything.

To me, at least, it fits no category: D&Ds is whatever you want it to be.

BEST SALON ART + SCIENCE But the prestige isn’t what continuously brings Evanstonians back. The stylists have their fingers on the pulse of the beauty and fashion world.They can turn your drab shoulder length mess into a chic blunt bob.

Additionally, the colorists never fail to wow. As an artificial blonde, I personally know the havoc a bad colorist can wreak and the joy a skilled colorist can bring. Let me just say that while many a colorist has brought me to tears, I have never once experienced an orangey blonde meltdown or disaster in the hands of an Art + Science colorist.

With prestige, social clout and a wildcard discount, Art + Science remains the pick for Evanston’s best salon.

reps Northwestern and another school’s team colors, like a half NU half Michigan baseball cap.

Such items are great to turn to if someone in your life still wants to keep up the ruse that you’re not the favorite sibling, no matter whose team is visiting Ryan Field.

The prices of goods are reasonable. You can shop online or in person, and joining Campus Gear’s rewards program lets you pick up stars, which you can claim to knock $5 or $10 off your next need for retail therapy.

Say “hi”to the friendly staff at the counter and let yourself get lost in a haze of clever merchandise for a little while. Maybe you don’t need that Northwestern-branded golf ball, umbrella, corkscrew, hair bow, laptop sleeve or candlestick. But it’s always nice to know that if you wanted to redo your entire apartment and wardrobe to fit the Purple Pride theme,Campus Gear is there.

customers flocked to their local TJ’s when kale gnocchi hit the frozen aisle, clutching their reusable bags on a mission to stock up on the essential ingredient.

Ever since, food media has reviewed the product, bloggers have posted about it on Insand some stores even saw occasional shortages.

Arguably the best time of year at Trader Joe’s is between Thanksgiving and Christmas.The store rolls out all the stops, infusing products with signature flavors. During the fall, Apple Cider Cookies and Pumpkin Butter are hot. Then, as the snow begins to fall, Candy Cane Joe-Joe’s takeover. Pros know to stock up on these seasonal items and stash them away for when a peppermint craving hits months later.

— Zoe Malin

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BEST VEGETARIAN

BLIND FAITH CAFE Blind Faith Cafe is back on top as this year’s best vegetarian restaurant, and it makes sense why. Located on Dempster Street, the eatery has three meat-free menus with a multitude of vegetarian and vegan items available.

While the dining hall’s cooked vegetables, salad bar and fries are tempting for those who steer clear of meat, Blind Faith Cafe is tremendously more appetizing. It makes many meaty meals vegetarian or vegan, but never compromises taste. Perhaps you’re in the mood for a

burger, maybe you’re looking for a rice bowl, or even a burrito. Whatever your craving, the restaurant has you covered.

Blind Faith Cafe serves dishes from several cuisines, too. You can order Huevos Rancheros for breakfast, dolma as an appetizer and Thai Peanut Noodles as an entree. Who could forget the most important part of the meal? Dessert. Blind Faith Cafe helps you hit that sweet spot, offering a decadent vegan chocolate cake among other options.

While this winner isn’t in the immediate downtown

BEST PIZZA LOU MALNATI’S For most pizza connoisseurs in the Chicagoland area, the debate of Lou’s vs. Gio’s is one that sparks intense debate and fractures friendships.

Yet Blaze Pizza — an inferior outfit to the two — had won the E-Town title every year since its arrival before the 2016 award season.

But, like boxer Tyson Fury this weekend, the king has returned to its throne. Lou Malnati’s has been named Best Pizza in Evanston.

While it’s thin-crust pies are nothing to write home about to your father who grew up in the pizza mecca of America, its deep dish offerings are second to none. The cheese deep dish is the best of its kind in the area. The sauce and cheese compliment each other like Khalid and good vibes, and it tastes almost as good reheated as it does fresh out of the oven.

But maybe you like more than just cheese, and need a little spice in your life. Lou’s has

plenty of options to fit your desires.

Look no further than the Chicago Classic, a delicious blend of Lou’s sausage and extra mozzarella cheese topped by their classic tomato sauce. One of the best pizzas in town, the Classic is finished off with Lou’s signature Buttercrust. Cooked to perfection, the pizza melts in your mouth with each bite.

Not a meat person? Then perhaps get a pizza so tasty, it’s named after our good friend Lou Malnati himself. Grab a slice of the Lou, a blend of three cheeses, a Spinach mix, mushrooms and tomatoes.

Like the others, it’s an incredible blend of flavors, especially the Spinach mix that includes garlic, basil and onions.

So when your friend from home comes and wants some deep dish — because you know they always do — take them to 1850 Sherman Ave. and tell them Andrew and Peter sent you.

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MARKET FRESH BOOKS

Dearest Market Fresh Books, Our deepest apologies, for we have betrayed you.

We, as students of Northwestern, take full responsibility for your demise. Despite our appreciation for small businesses and ample walls of weathered books, we cheated.

Just as Eve was tempted by Satan in the Garden of Eden, we too were tempted by the serpentine Jeff Bezos to purchase half-price books delivered directly to Plex. Never once did we buy a single book from you. How could we, knowing alternatives like Amazon Prime exist?

Now that we are confessing our disloyalty, you should know there is another crime to which we must admit. Instead of venturing down Church Street to your well-stocked shelves, we simply opened our computers for a quicker form of satisfaction. Ebooks.net got the job done.

A lowly college town such as ours does not deserve a beacon of lime-green light like you. We

— Andrew Golden

area — it’s located in The Main-Dempster Mile — students don’t have to leave campus to get the goods. The restaurant delivers on its own, through DoorDash and using UberEats.

Blind Faith Cafe tends to be on the pricier side, but it still earned its top rank.

Whether it be for a long-awaited dinner out or a plant-based Sunday brunch, Blind Faith Cafe offers something for everyone.

— Delaney Nelson

BEST NORRIS EATERY MOD PIZZA MOD Pizza’s oven is certainly the reason why Norris University Center’s ground floor smells like mozzarella cheese. Truthfully, who can complain?

The Seattle-based chain, which replaced the beloved thin crust joint, The Kiln, in 2018, was crowned this year’s best Norris eatery as well. The restaurant’s snaking line is a testament to its popularity among students seeking fast-casual alternatives to dining hall cuisine.

Tucked in a corner on the ground floor, MOD serves up personal pizza and salads, as well as breadsticks and dessert. Part of the chain’s allure is its thrift: a meal swipe is all it takes to unlock the best bang-for-your-buck meal exchange, a personal pizza or a build-your-own salad with

bottled water. For those not on Northwestern’s meal plan, a 11-inch personal pizza is only a $8.87 bill.

The white plastic chairs and round tables scream poolside dining, but that’s all part of the charm. Plastered across the wood-panelled exterior in block letters, the slogan — “SUPERFAST PIZZA & SALAD”— reminds customers that MOD is not made for fine dining, but primal scarfing. The chain is an enthusiastic fine, but there’s a reason Lou Malanti’s is a parents weekend treat.

Something special, though, makes Asiana, Wildcat Deli and Patty Squared no match for MOD. I think it’s this: in the land of personal pizza toppings, the limit does not exist at MOD. Load barbeque sauce, black olives, pineapple, pepperoni and diced tomatoes on Northwestern’s finest ‘za and call the “artisan-style” dish a five-topping-wonder.

—Eva Herscowitz

BEST BOOKSTORE BOOKENDS AND BEGINNINGS When it comes to bookstores, sometimes smaller is better.

For the fourth year in a row, Bookends and Beginnings has beaten Barnes & Noble for Best of Evanston’s slot as the best bookstore. It’s a triumph for independent bookstores everywhere. First opened in 2014, proud Medill alum Nina Barrett’s bookstore is a hidden gem of Evanston, tucked in an alleyway behind Sherman Avenue. Even though you have to search it out, the rewards of paying a visit are endless.

What the store lacks in size, it makes up for in atmosphere and the quality of its selections. The store is charmingly decorated, with fairy lights and scented candles to create a soothing atmosphere. It’s perfect for cozying up with a book. It has cheap used books you can pick up for

will forever miss your ability to provide so much for so little—books by the pound was a brilliant business model and we were remiss to not take advantage of you more. Though the sun has set on your time in Evanston, we hope you may find a new home where you will be appreciated and loved the way we never could. You are forever in our hearts.

— Jordan Mangi and Emma Yarger

BUDLONG HOT CHICKEN Budlong Hot Chicken burned like a firefly: briefly and beautifully, before disappearing into the night forever. One of a plethora of new Norris University Center eateries opened during the 2018-19 academic year, Budlong ended up being the only one that failed to live past the initial redesign of the building’s ground floor. But during that time, it quickly established itself as the only eatery worth the hefty price tag.

MOD Pizza is a lackluster Blaze Pizza knock-off.

a steal, typically five dollars or less. Bookends also features a small but lovely kids section, where you can indulge your inner five-year old and sit down to read a charming picture book. The store is well-curated, too, mixing new selections with old classics.

This quarter, I’ve bought three books from Bookends.

Every time I’ve stopped by, the store had exactly what I was looking for, and the booksellers who checked me out had further recommendations.This human connection is something I never experienced in my visits to Barnes and Nobles.

In a world of commercial Amazon bookstores, a place as special and as personal as Bookends is worth cherishing.

Wildcat Deli is open once in a blue moon. Patty Squared’s fries are insults to potatoes. Asiana is consistently mediocre. Budlong, on the other hand, had the most delicious, juicy chicken tenders in all of Evanston, with options to customize the spiciness level to your heart’s content.

The large, well-salted fries were to die for, arguably the greatest achievement in Northwestern dining history. Some of my most cherished memories of sophomore year consist of sitting on the coaches in the third floor of Norris with a Budlong box in hand, splitting a large order of those delicious slices of heaven with other members of The Daily.

Budlong has since been shuttled out, and in its place is a rotating series of Chicago restaurants briefly setting up shop in the eatery’s old location.

Some of these restaurants are quite good, and some are forgettable, but none will make half the impact Budlong had on this campus. More importantly, none will ever fill the hole Budlong’s demise left in my heart.

RIP LOCAL LEGENDS

— Wilson Chapman

BEST PLACE FOR DINNER WITH FAMILY FARMHOUSE Farmhouse Evanston is unbeatable.

For the fifth year in a row, the Evanston staple, 703 Church St., has been named the Best Place for Dinner With the Family, and there’s a good reason for that. Whether your parents are coming in for family weekend, or stopping by during the week seven slump, the restaurant provides a little slice of Midwestern warmth to break up the inevitable stress that comes with being a Northwestern student.

The American-style menu boasts dinner entrees from $15.50 to $31.50. The price of an entree is likely just outside your student budget, but right within the range that you can convince your parents to treat you to something nicer than dining hall food.

After a quarter spent subsiding on Sargent’s grilled chicken, with the only bright spot light being Allison’s oatmeal raisin cookies, Farmhouse is the best place for your parents to air their grievances about your grades, or the fact that you keep forgetting to respond

—Wilson Chapman

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to your mother’s texts. And, as it’s located right next to the Hilton Orrington and only a five minute walk off South Campus, it’s convenient for everyone. That is, unless you live up north. That’s a bigger issue to contend with.

Whether you’re Evanston born and raised, or your parents are flying in from California, the restaurant’s warm lighting and earthy decor can make anyone feel at home. It actually makes exposed brick feel appealing, not depressing — Norris, I’m looking at you — creating the ideal environment for a dinner where you hopefully don’t get asked what you did last weekend.

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E-Town Sunrise was founded by ETHS senior and Climate Reality Leader Bella Hubbard, who found herself drawn to climate activism during her time as an exchange student in Ecuador last year. After learning how vital the health of the environment was to the livelihoods of individuals worldwide, Hubbard said she felt a “call to action” to organize and become a leader in the movement.

With around seven other students, she created a Sunrise hub in Evanston in December — since then, the group has connected with every environmental organization in the city, and has secured a sponsorship from Citizens’ Greener Evanston.

“The climate crisis scares the the fuck out of me,” Hubbard said. “I think about it all the time.

And I’m very terrified. And also inspired. I know that this is so necessary and sort of like a confrontation of all the wrongdoings that this world, and especially the United States, has continued to uphold, all these systems have to like really come to an end. I think now’s the time to step up. I am in a position to do so, and therefore I will.”

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James Zhao, Weinberg junior and chief executive officer of Supplies for Dreams at Northwestern, took to the stage minutes after the end of Banin’s set.

EGGERS From page 1

fighters.” These heavily-themed spaces, designed by local artists, are writing and tutoring centers that offer free instruction for children across the country.

“Let’s make this far more beautiful, ridiculous (and) fanciful than is necessary,” Eggers said. “Let’s get rid of cinder blocks. Let’s get rid of that institutional hyper-modern brutalism that was invoked in the ‘60s and ‘70s in American education and let’s make it delicate again — make it weird.”

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From page 1 Fighting Illini would give the Cats 26 victories — a new program record — and a share of the Big Ten title for the first time since the 1989-90 season.

“We’re not going to get ahead of ourselves,” McKeown said. “But to go into the last week of the season tied for first says a lot about this group and the leadership we have from a lot of players.”

NU will face one of its weakest opponents of the season. Illinois — in the midst of a five-game losing streak — is second-to-last in the Big Ten and has only

In December, the group led a “Chalk-Out” in conjunction with the national “Road to the Green New Deal” walkouts, leaving ETHS at the end of the day to host a rally in Fountain Square and cover the sidewalks of Downtown Evanston in messages on the climate crisis.

“We handed out chalk and told people to write messages like ‘This is a Climate Emergency,’ ‘Climate Justice Now,’ ‘We Need a Green New Deal,’” Hubbard said. “It was a way to wake up Evanstonians, to get them to just look at something and be like, ‘Oh, shit.’ But it also really felt good for students… people really enjoyed that feeling of being able to write how they felt.”

Calling on adults twice their age to take action is nothing new for E-Town Sunrise members.

Last week, Aaron said she and Hubbard met with Mayor Steve Hagerty in an effort to push Evanston to declare a climate emergency. The group also consistently meets with the ETHS School Board and administrators, including ETHS Principal Marcus Campbell.

Since E-Town Sunrise began speaking out at school board meetings, Hubbard said ETHS has hired a sustainability coordinator and created a

sustainability task committee. She added that she believes without the push from E-Town Sunrise, these additions would most likely not have come to fruition.

“It’s been slow, and the administration has been hard to work with… we’ve had to continuously push them and expect more from them,” Hubbard said. “But I’m realizing more and more how possible it is for us to beat this climate crisis, and I feel a responsibility and real passion to be a part of the solution.”

ETHS administrators had not responded to requests for a comment at the time of publication.

E-Town Sunrise currently has four main goals: implement a climate curriculum for all students, create a zero waste program, transition the school to renewable energy and foster a cultural shift within everybody at ETHS to understand the weight and urgency of the climate crisis and who it’s affecting.

So far, Hubbard said these goals are far from being fulfilled. She noted that curriculum planning will be workshopped this summer by teachers and potentially implemented into sophomore civics and science classes. To accomplish zero waste

and efficient recycling, E-Town Sunrise has initiated a compost program in one of the cafeterias with hopes for expansion throughout the school.

Although ETHS administrators have “not shown any will” to transition to renewable energy, Hubbard said students are continuing to meet with professional experts on solar energy.

As for initiating a cultural shift, Aaron said the group has shifted their focus from civil disobedience and activism within the city to doubling down on how to energize the student body during Earth Month, which begins in April.

She added that the group hopes a month of advocacy and programming will educate their peers on environmental advocacy and further people’s understanding of the climate crisis.

“Making changes kind of addictive, like when you’re at march or speaking at City Council,” Aaron said. “I mean, when you’re up there, and you’re loud and you know people are listening, it’s really amazing… I’m 16, and I have a lot of stuff I want to do. None of it is possible if I don’t have a planet to do it on.”

“All the proceeds will be going to our program where we provide students from our six partnering schools with weekly one on one mentoring and field trips to Chicago museums,” Zhao said. “We supported over 10,000 elementary school students so far so that they can realize their full potential.”

Communication junior Grace Richardson

arrived at the event minutes before Jenkins was slated to go on. She said she dragged her friends along with her, she was such a big fan.

Jenkins took to the stage at about 9 p.m. After greeting the audience briefly, he launched into his performance, supported by the DJ Greenslime.

His set, lasting just over an hour, was comprised

of multiple rap songs from both his most recent album and his discography.

“Mick Jenkins was my main motivation. I’m a big fan of his, he’s a great artist, and I’ve always wanted to see him perform,” Richardson said.

The education startup is one of Eggers’ many ventures focused on providing educational resources to underserved communities. Another one of his startups, ScholarMatch, focuses on linking students with free college counseling.

Hayes Ferguson, associate director at The Garage who previously taught journalism at NU, said he sees Eggers as a personification of how entrepreneurship on campus can extend past technology.

“Dave Eggers is a great example of someone with a background that is not what we consider an entrepreneur,” Ferguson said.

Eggers’ talk is part of a series of new collaborations between The Garage and Medill.

Last December, they created a new fellowship focused on increasing diversity among media entrepreneurs.

“This is truly a partnership with Medill,” Garage marketing manager Elisabeth Wright said. “We thought it was a really interesting opportunity to show this partnership and also bring in people who wouldn’t normally come to our space.”

Eggers was a journalism major at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign before dropping out to raise his younger brother after the death

of his parents.

Years later, he has created his own nonprofit for under-resourced parents. Toward the end of the talk, Eggers called on students in attendance to take up educational initiatives of their own, such as teaching grammar rules.

“You could be the first one to unlock the serial comma,” Eggers said. “Or you could be the first one to unlock the trick of ‘i’ before ‘e.’ You can do this one-on-one where teachers if they have a hundred students a day can’t.”

one conference road win.

Even though forward Kennedi Myles is tied for the fourth-most rebounds and fifth-most steals in the Big Ten, the Fighting Illini’s defense — which gives up 71 points per game — is no match for the Cats’ potent offense.

Four NU starters — junior guard Lindsey Pulliam, senior forward Abi Scheid, sophomore guard Veronica Burton and senior center Abbie Wolf — average more than 10 points per game. Throughout the Cats’ current eight-game win streak, the squad has averaged about 76 points per game behind Pulliam — the reigning ESPN national Player of the Week — and

Scheid, the nation’s top 3-point shooter.

“Our offense is hard to stop,” Pulliam said. “If somebody’s down one night, somebody else is picking up the slack. It makes us really hard to guard for other teams.”

The Cats’ two best scorers have flourished against the Fighting Illini. Last year, Pulliam averaged 15.5 points in the Cats’ season-sweep of Illinois. Scheid, who missed one of the contests, torched NU’s instate rival 14 months ago, scoring 25 points and nailing four triples in a 68-45 win. This season, Pulliam and Scheid scored 27 and 11 points, respectively, in the Cats’ 77-50 victory over the Fighting Illini in

December.

Before tip-off Saturday at Welsh-Ryan Arena, Scheid, Wolf and three other seniors will be honored for bringing 78 wins to Evanston over four years.

Heading into this weekend, Scheid understands that her NU career is winding down. But the Minnesota native knows there is still a lot more basketball left to play. Battles in the Big Ten Tournament and the NCAA Tournament await.

“I know the season is not over,” Scheid said. “It’s not even close.”

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Campbell talks body image, disordered eating

By ISABELLE SARRAF

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Chicago-based dietitian Megan Campbell discussed how societal messaging shapes internal relationships with food and body image at a Thursday event in Harris Hall.

Northwestern University College Feminists hosted the dietician’s talk as part of Body Acceptance Week. Campbell, who specializes in treating eating disorders, spoke about what a healthier and “more intuitive” relationship with food and body can look like.

Between 10 to 20 percent of women and four to 10 percent of men in college suffer from an eating disorder, according to an estimation by the National Eating Disorders Association. Campbell’s nutrition program, Healthier Tomorrows provides individual and collaborative care to people seeking a more satisfying relationship with food and their bodies, as well as nutrition therapy for eating disorders and addiction recovery.

“Once we liberalize food — we make it all positive, we make it allowed, we take away the

rules — people settle into a regular pattern of eating,” Campbell said. “It scares people, but it’s true. It’s this lack of body positivity (and) food positivity that leads to feeling (out of ) control about food choices.”

Though social media usage has been correlated with body image concerns, Campbell said there is a global movement challenging the media to portray more diverse physical appearances, age, race, body shapes, sizes and abilities.

Campbell presented clips from magazines featuring “pervasive” messaging about weight loss such as “You Can’t Shake the Weight,” “30-Day Sugar Detox” and “Five Reasons You Can’t Lose the Weight.”

Online and offline messages tend to develop into disruptive internal insecurities.

An example of such an internal message, she said, could be “I need to lose a few pounds to wear this” or “Once I eat a forbidden food, I’ve blown it.”

Liv Glassman, College Feminists outreach chair, said she was inspired to bring Campbell to speak on campus because she’s recently gained a strong interest in food positivity. The Communication sophomore said her experience with disordered eating was eye-opening

and wanted to discuss it.

“It took me a while to get out of (disordered eating),” she said. “While I don’t think that was technically an eating disorder, it was for sure disordered eating.”

Glassman said she proposed events surrounding food and body positivity in her application for College Feminists. She said her personal connection to the issue and hearing her friends speak out about their struggles with disordered eating made her believe it was necessary to discuss this topic as a feminist issue.

SESP sophomore Tessa Volpe said she was nervous that Campbell’s talk would be a stereotypical discussion about eating healthy, but appreciated her thorough understanding of body positivity.

“From minute one, I knew that she was the type of person that I wanted to hear from on this topic,” Volpe said. “I asked a question about BMI (Body Mass Index) because so many doctors just look at your weight and say you need to lose weight due to your height, when in fact that’s not an accurate representation of health in any way.” isabellesarraf2022@u.northwestern.edu

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Megan Campbell, a Chicago-based dietitian. She spoke Thursday to an audience in Harris Hall as part of Northwestern’s Body Acceptance Week.

Evanston Man, Woman magazines to merge, rebrand

By JACOB FULTON

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The individual magazines Evanston Man and Evanston Woman are no more. As of next month, the two publications are becoming one and merging into Evanston Magazine.

The merged publications plan to introduce the revamped magazine through a soft launch event at Robert Crown Community Center on March 21.

Instead of producing two separate magazines, the publishers of Evanston Man and Evanston Woman decided that a singular publication would more effectively speak to the broader interests of

residents.

As a result, when the rights to the name Evanston Magazine — which formerly belonged to a different publication that no longer exists — went up for sale, the publishers decided to purchase them. Evanston Woman publisher Linda Del Bosque said the intentional appeals to women and men created loyal audiences, but also limited the potential reach of each magazine.

She said because people move to Evanston to get out of the city, or choose to stay in the area after graduating from Northwestern, the existence of a more unified community magazine seemed important to her.

“We know this is a destination city,” Del Bosque said. “So with that, we know the magazine has to grow from here, so we want to plant

the seed for both the man and the woman.”

Del Bosque said the rebrand will allow the new publication to connect with different groups of people in the city.

Aaron Foster, the editor in chief of Evanston Man, said one way the new magazine expand its coverage is through the addition of an LGBTQ section of the magazine. However, he said Evanston Magazine has not yet found an editor to fill that role — and he wants to make sure the coverage is respectful of the community.

Foster also said he hoped to see a growth in circulation, and plans to modify the business model for subscribers later in the year.

“We hope to keep consistently printing and placing it around the city,” Foster said. “Our goal is to, by September or October of this year, start

to mail directly into the home and beyond.”

With the first edition set to launch in March, the new magazine plans to cover stories highlighting residents and local businesses. The first cover story will profile Evanston resident Dick Peach, a columnist at the Evanston RoundTable and former president of the Rotary Club of Evanston.

Karen Kring will write the story, and she said she is excited to see how the magazine will bring the community together.

“The new Evanson Magazine has the potential to connect neighbors and dive a little deeper into the personalities that make the city special and interesting,” Kring said. jacobfulton2023@u.northwestern.edu

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As Custer Fair leaves Evanston, locals look to fill void

By JACOB FULTON

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Organizers of the Custer Fair, a local street fair entering its 49th year, announced Feb. 19 that the event would be relocating to Hammond, In., leaving Evanston currently without a festival on Father’s Day weekend for the first time since the event began.

However, local business owners have said they plan to put on another fair during the same weekend.

John Szostek held the first Custer Fair on Custer Avenue in 1972. Tammy Szostek, one of the fair’s organizers, said the decision to move the event was difficult because of the connection to the city, but she felt it was necessary. In 2018, the fair saw over 120,000 attendees, but last year, around 10,000 people visited, a decline attributable to a political controversy and inclement weather.

In 2019, the city used vehicles to barricade the streets and brought a van from Cook County labeled “Department of Homeland Security” to assist the process. Szostek said residents were concerned about the safety of immigrants at the festival, as people thought the vehicle was from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which started conducting more raids around the same time. However, the van was not related to that agency.

“That was kind of the breaking point where we decided it can’t happen in Evanston anymore,” Szostek said. “It’s nice to bring it into (Indiana), but that wasn’t the original plan. It was always

Research finds persistent racial discrimination in mortgage market

A new study led by sociology Prof. Lincoln Quillian found that racial disparities in the mortgage market have not declined significantly over the last 30 to 40 years, despite discrimination in the housing market decreasing in the same timeframe.

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The 2017 Custer Fair. The event is moving to Hammond, In. next summer.

going to remain in Evanston.”

Szostek also said tensions between the fair and the city over rising fees made it difficult to afford to stay in Evanston. She said Custer Fair still has $3,500 in outstanding annual dues to pay the city.

According to a Feb. 19 city news release, officials felt the fair’s leadership changes caused

instability, creating stress between the organization and Evanston.

“Non-profit partners have reported not receiving their fair share of donations from the event, despite spending their Father’s Day weekend working there,” the release said, “and the City has not been reimbursed for the many hours of staff

This research, which was recently published in the academic journal Race and Social Problems, analyzed trends in loan denial and cost against black, Latinx, and Asian lenders through studies conducted from the 1970s until the present. The study was also co-authored by graduate sociology students John Lee and Brandon Honoré.

Quillian told Northwestern Now there was a significant persistence of discrimination in the treatment against white versus non-white prospective homeowners when it came to housing audits.

“We find declines in most forms of

discrimination, especially the more extreme forms like falsely claiming an advertised unit is no longer available,” Quillian said.

The study also found that in contrast to the decline in racial gaps for lone denials, racial gaps in mortgage costs haven’t changed in 40 years.

Black and Hispanic borrowers overall receive a more high-cost mortgage than white borrowers.

The results of Quillian’s study suggest that the housing and mortgage markets should not only continue anti-discrimination efforts but increase them. This would ensure that home seekers from

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time and resources necessary to make this event possible.”

The next Custer Fair will be in the new location on June 20 and 21. Meanwhile, in Evanston, residents are searching for an alternative for the same weekend.

Lena Kim, the owner of niceLena & Friends, said she was part of a meeting between local business owners and residents in which they began to discuss what a new fair might look like. She said the up-front costs of the event would be approximately $50,000, but she believes Evanston can unite to finance the cause.

“I’m hoping that we can roll out a plan to build it together from the ground up with all Evanston businesses,” Kim said. “Fundraising depends on the people, but I have hope that we can get local businesses to get a banner here, a tent there — I think that’s doable.”

Katherine Gotsick, the executive director of the Main-Dempster Mile, said the traffic Custer Fair brought to the area will be difficult to replicate, but residents will likely be excited to form a new tradition.

No matter what happens with the businessplanned event, she said there will be plans for a fair this summer, and the Main-Dempster mile will support and host it.

“If this group of citizens doesn’t do something, (Main-Dempster Mile) will do something,” Gotsick said. “It’ll be very small, comparatively, but there will be something to do on the Main-Dempster Mile on Father’s Day in the summer.” jacobfulton2023@u.northwestern.edu marginalized communities can receive equal treatment regardless of their race or ethnicity, the study noted.

“It was distressing to find no evidence of reduced discrimination in the mortgage market over the last 35 years,” Quillian said. “Discrimination in the mortgage market makes it more difficult for minority households to build wealth through housing, contributing to racial wealth gaps.”

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Northwestern drops 12th in a row at home to Illinois Illinois

By JOHN RIKER

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On Jan. 18, Illinois edged in-state rival Northwestern behind sophomore guard Ayo Dosunmu, who scored four points in the final 18 seconds.

Dosunmu was at full power again with 21 points as the Wildcats (6-21, 1-16 in Big Ten) hosted the Fighting Illini (19-9, 11-6) on Thursday, but when NU threatened to even the rivalry with a late run, Illinois looked to an unlikely place — backup sophomore guard Alan Griffin.

Griffin’s five second-half 3-pointers and career-high 24 points helped Illinois finish off the Cats, 74-66, and complete a season sweep of NU. Though the Cats’ offense came alive in the second half, it wasn’t enough to snap their 12-game losing streak.

“Griffin’s shooting really opened up the game for them,” coach Chris Collins said. “The x-factor tonight was certainly Griffin’s six threes, which gave them the separation they needed.”

Illinois freshman center Kofi Cockburn asserted his dominance early, owning the paint on both ends of the floor with 10 points and seven rebounds in the first half. Propelled by the contributions of Cockburn and Dosunmu, who added 13 in the frame, the Fighting Illini went on a 21-5 run midway through the half and built a comfortable lead over the offensivelydormant Cats.

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Then, NU’s shots started falling.

The Cats converted on six of their first nine attempts in the second half, and a lead that was firmly in double-digits for stretches of the first half was down to five.

The next possession, Griffin connected on a 3-pointer to turn the game’s momentum and followed it up by making his next five shots. Despite an 18-point night from graduate transfer guard Pat Spencer and a 12-point effort off the bench from sophomore forward Pete Nance, the Cats couldn’t keep up.

“We’ve always known he can do that,” coach Brad Underwood said of Griffin. “He adds another dimension.

We all know he can shoot, rebound, the thing he did tonight was make some nice drives to the basket and make some nice passes. He’s becoming a really good Big Ten basketball player.”

After getting manhandled by Minnesota on Sunday at home, NU found another gear against Illinois. The Cats pressured the Fighting Illini into eight turnovers, held Illinois starters Trent Frazier and Andres Feliz to a combined 4-for-22 shooting, and piled up 40 points in the second half. But NU suffered defensive lapses late and couldn’t string together a run to close the gap. Collins commended his team’s

effort in the defeat.

“Our guys really responded from Sunday,” Collins said.

“The effort, the fight, all those things were there at a really high level. Every time they tried

to get separation in the game, we kept fighting back and kept ourselves within distance.”

After the Minnesota loss, Collins met with his team to set the tone for the rest of the season. The refresh didn’t result in a victory over a heated rival, but the difference in tone was evident.

“We met a little bit about how we want to finish this thing out, how we want to continue to show growth, how we want to continue to fight and try to find a few wins along the way, and also how to set ourselves up,” Collins said. “It’s about these guys using this experience and getting better from it.” johnriker2023@u.northwestern.edu

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Cats ready for Oklahoma return No. 6 NU aims to

By SOPHIA SCANLAN

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The last time Northwestern went to Norman, Oklahoma, the squad was headed to an NCAA Super Regional, energized after winning its own Regional in Evanston. But after two games, the Sooners knocked the Wildcats out of the tournament, not allowing them to score a single run.

This weekend, NU (5-9) will return to Norman for the Oklahoma Invitational, squaring off against North Texas (13-2) and Abilene Christian (7-9) and facing No. 5 Oklahoma (113) again.

Though she wasn’t on the squad last year, freshman pitcher Sydney Supple said the Cats aren’t thinking about last year’s games against Oklahoma.

“It’s very much ‘new year, new season,’” she said. “Playing and executing our game is our main focus.”

Coach Kate Drohan agreed, adding that the team has improved since it last faced the Sooners, but still has more to do.

After the Mary Nutter Classic last weekend, where the Cats only won one of five, Drohan said the team especially needs to work on following through and ending games with a win.

“Sure, there are lots of things that we’re doing differently this year than last year, but it’s really about us focusing on our team right now to play better softball,” she said. “We’re not here to just be competitive — we’re here to finish those ballgames.”

NU will face some tough pitching this weekend as they try to do that.

The Mean Green has three pitchers with earned run averages below 1.30 and the Sooners return senior pitchers Shannon Saile and Giselle Juarez, who both silenced NU bats in last year’s Super Regional.

Saile has only given up a handful of runs this season and Juarez — who was named a first-team All-American the past two years — has also continued to perform well this year, though she’s only put in around six innings of work.

All the teams this weekend are also strong offensively.

In the past four games, Abilene Christian has scored 43 runs, and senior catcher Blair Clayton alone has a slugging percentage of .659.

North Texas also blew out opponents recently, crushing UT Arlington 10-1 on Tuesday. And though Oklahoma graduated offensive powerhouse

Sydney Romero, the Sooners still have a stacked lineup that’s accumulated a team batting average of .299.

Despite the challenging opponents, sophomore first baseman Nikki Cuchran said that she knows the Cats have what it takes to be successful this weekend against good teams.

“We know that we can hang with them,” Cuchran said. “We shouldn’t underestimate ourselves. Going into this weekend, too, we have a good mindset, and we know we can hold our own.” sophiascanlan2022@u.northwestern.edu

Daily file photo by Brian Meng

Maeve Nelson makes a catch during a 2019 game. NU will travel back to Oklahoma this weekend for the first time since last season ended in a Super Regional against the Sooners.

bounce back after loss

By BEN LUALDI

the daily northwestern

Following a tough loss last weekend, Northwestern is hoping to rebound this Sunday against Stanford.

The No. 6 Wildcats (3-2, 0-0 Big Ten) suffered their second setback of the young season in a 16-11 loss against the No. 4 Syracuse Orange on Feb. 22.

Coach Kelly Amonte Hiller said the loss came from a lack of quality throughout the field.

“We didn’t play our best,” Amonte Hiller said. “Everybody has to kind of look within and try to be better.”

A positive from the Syracuse game was the strong play of sophomore goalie Madison Doucette, who notched a career-high 11 saves.

While Doucette and redshirt junior Julie Krupnick split time in the net in the opening four games of the season, Doucette played the entire 60 minutes last Saturday.

Amonte Hiller said that the change was one she and her staff made after tracking statistics for some time.

“We felt like Madison had some momentum, we wanted to start her and see how she did,” she said. “(Doucette) did really well. She made some big saves”.

That said, the starting position has yet to be locked down.

“I don’t think necessarily that’s what we’re going to do every single game,” Amonte Hiller cautioned.

“I think we have three really good goalies, and we’re prepared to play whoever is best, just like any other position on the field.”

While a couple of early-season

losses may be worrying to some NU fans, there are several reasons to stay optimistic about the rest of the season.

Both losses have been to elite teams, with Notre Dame and Syracuse ranked No. 2 and No. 4, respectively, in the nation.

The Cats had a similar opening to last season, starting 4-3 in their first seven games against similarly tough opposition, but turning it around to go 12-1 until their eventual national semifinal defeat against Maryland.

One issue that NU must fix to start another winning streak: turning the ball over. The Cats coughed up 22 turnovers against Syracuse, their highest mark of the season. To date, NU has averaged 15.2 turnovers per game, up from 13.4 last season.

“If you turn the ball over against a good team, they’re going to make you pay for that,” Amonte Hiller said.

She added that because of the Cats’ aggressive style, “we have to be willing to take chances. But, we just can’t have the carelessness.”

On Sunday, NU faces off against Stanford (2-2, 0-0 Pac 12), who is coached by NU alum Danielle Spencer. Spencer played and coached on some of the Cats’ best-ever teams.

While the Cardinals may not be on the level of Notre Dame or Syracuse, so far this season they’ve shown they can compete with the best teams in the country. Their two losses came against No. 7 Virginia and No. 10 Denver by a combined five goals.

“We need to focus on playing our best game, playing with a sense of aggressiveness and care,” Amonte Hiller said. “Playing our hardest, that’s all we can really control.” benjaminlualdi2023@u.northwestern.edu