Edward Simon Cruz
@edwardsimoncruz.bsky.social
Journalism + education @ NU ‘27 | reporting for Fresno Bee | also Daily NU, WNUR News, Medill on the Hill | he/him
I interviewed some of Stephen Colbert’s college classmates and one former professor for @thedailynu.bsky.social.
Everyone agreed he’ll be fine after “The Late Show” ends. But the show’s cancellation signals a grim future for late night and political comedians.
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Everyone agreed he’ll be fine after “The Late Show” ends. But the show’s cancellation signals a grim future for late night and political comedians.
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Stephen Colbert’s college classmates reflect on his comedy career
Stephen Colbert (Communication ’86) has long gravitated toward what one of his friends called “playful danger.” He leaned into this instinct for the past decade on CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Col...
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August 5, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I interviewed some of Stephen Colbert’s college classmates and one former professor for @thedailynu.bsky.social.
Everyone agreed he’ll be fine after “The Late Show” ends. But the show’s cancellation signals a grim future for late night and political comedians.
dailynorthwestern.com/2025/08/05/t...
Everyone agreed he’ll be fine after “The Late Show” ends. But the show’s cancellation signals a grim future for late night and political comedians.
dailynorthwestern.com/2025/08/05/t...
NEW: MOD Pizza will close its Norris University Center location Saturday.
Northwestern’s food service provider, Compass Group, has not yet finalized a replacement.
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Northwestern’s food service provider, Compass Group, has not yet finalized a replacement.
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MOD Pizza at Norris to close Saturday
MOD Pizza’s location at Norris University Center will close Saturday as Northwestern prepares to roll out a new, unspecified pizza restaurant. Mary Belovich, district marketing manager for Compass Gro...
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July 29, 2025 at 1:21 AM
NEW: MOD Pizza will close its Norris University Center location Saturday.
Northwestern’s food service provider, Compass Group, has not yet finalized a replacement.
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Northwestern’s food service provider, Compass Group, has not yet finalized a replacement.
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NEW: The Trump administration seeks payment from Northwestern and several other schools before they regain access to federal funds.
Columbia has already agreed to pay the administration $200 million.
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Columbia has already agreed to pay the administration $200 million.
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Trump demands payment from NU amid antisemitism allegations
President Donald Trump’s administration reportedly seeks payments from Northwestern and several other universities before it restores their withheld federal funding. These schools are in active talks ...
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July 25, 2025 at 1:43 PM
NEW: The Trump administration seeks payment from Northwestern and several other schools before they regain access to federal funds.
Columbia has already agreed to pay the administration $200 million.
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Columbia has already agreed to pay the administration $200 million.
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These Northwestern alums scored #Emmys2025 nominations:
- Britt Lower (“Severance”)
- Kathryn Hahn (“The Studio”)
- Stephen Colbert (“The Late Show”)
- Seth Meyers (“Late Night,” “SNL”)
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- Britt Lower (“Severance”)
- Kathryn Hahn (“The Studio”)
- Stephen Colbert (“The Late Show”)
- Seth Meyers (“Late Night,” “SNL”)
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‘Severance’ star Britt Lower among Emmy-nominated NU alums
Cue the celebratory marching band: Several famous Northwestern alums scored Emmy Award nominations, announced by the Television Academy on Tuesday morning. Among them, Britt Lower (Communication ’08) ...
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July 16, 2025 at 3:23 PM
These Northwestern alums scored #Emmys2025 nominations:
- Britt Lower (“Severance”)
- Kathryn Hahn (“The Studio”)
- Stephen Colbert (“The Late Show”)
- Seth Meyers (“Late Night,” “SNL”)
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- Britt Lower (“Severance”)
- Kathryn Hahn (“The Studio”)
- Stephen Colbert (“The Late Show”)
- Seth Meyers (“Late Night,” “SNL”)
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The Duangboupha family moved to the U.S. from Laos as refugees. They fulfilled their dream of opening a restaurant in 1989.
Over 35 years later, they’re stepping down from the business that’s long housed their “family legacy.”
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Over 35 years later, they’re stepping down from the business that’s long housed their “family legacy.”
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B&K Asian Kitchen brought Lao-Thai food to Fresno. Now, beloved eatery is for sale
The Duangboupha family started B&K Asian Kitchen in 1989 after moving from Laos as refugees.
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July 12, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The Duangboupha family moved to the U.S. from Laos as refugees. They fulfilled their dream of opening a restaurant in 1989.
Over 35 years later, they’re stepping down from the business that’s long housed their “family legacy.”
✍🏻 @fresnobee.com
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Over 35 years later, they’re stepping down from the business that’s long housed their “family legacy.”
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A new Costco was set to open in northwest Fresno this summer. But construction hasn't started yet.
And some residents are suing the city to block the store from being built.
First story for @fresnobee.com
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And some residents are suing the city to block the store from being built.
First story for @fresnobee.com
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New Costco for Fresno now delayed beyond summer. Here’s what’s happening
The store would have begun construction in September. Shortly after the city approved construction plans, residents sued to block the project.
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June 23, 2025 at 9:22 PM
A new Costco was set to open in northwest Fresno this summer. But construction hasn't started yet.
And some residents are suing the city to block the store from being built.
First story for @fresnobee.com
www.fresnobee.com/news/article...
And some residents are suing the city to block the store from being built.
First story for @fresnobee.com
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Some personal news: I’m excited to spend this summer writing for @fresnobee.com.
Coming off a cross-country drive from N.J. to Calif., I’ll build my experience in local and education reporting with the talented writers at the Bee.
Stay tuned for more.
Coming off a cross-country drive from N.J. to Calif., I’ll build my experience in local and education reporting with the talented writers at the Bee.
Stay tuned for more.
June 17, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Some personal news: I’m excited to spend this summer writing for @fresnobee.com.
Coming off a cross-country drive from N.J. to Calif., I’ll build my experience in local and education reporting with the talented writers at the Bee.
Stay tuned for more.
Coming off a cross-country drive from N.J. to Calif., I’ll build my experience in local and education reporting with the talented writers at the Bee.
Stay tuned for more.
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May 3, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Former ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro and Atlantic journalist Yair Rosenberg discussed President Trump’s Middle East policy and growing antisemitism during a Monday talk hosted by Northwestern Hillel.
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Hillel guest speakers discuss Middle East policy, antisemitism
Dan Shapiro, a former U.S. ambassador to Israel, and Yair Rosenberg, a writer for The Atlantic, analyzed President Donald Trump’s Middle East policy as well as the rise of antisemitism in the U.S. at ...
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April 30, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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Even before courts blocked the Education Department from targeting DEI initiatives, Evanston Township High School teachers said they would continue teaching science and history as they always have.
ETHS teachers remain committed to ‘honest’ science, history lessons amid federal funding threats ETHS remains committed to ‘honest’ lessons amid funding threats
Even after President Donald Trump signed an executive order restricting schools from providing gender-affirming care or teaching “anti-American” ideologies, one Evanston Township High School teacher p...
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April 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Even before courts blocked the Education Department from targeting DEI initiatives, Evanston Township High School teachers said they would continue teaching science and history as they always have.
As District 65 prepares for community conversations about incoming school closures, here’s what board members discussed at their latest meeting.
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District 65 discussed plans for sustainability, school closures and more Monday. Here’s what to know from its latest Committee of the Whole meeting.
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District 65 board discusses sustainability, school closure plans D65 board discusses sustainability, school closures
Evanston/Skokie School District 65’s Committee of the Whole explored several looming initiatives Monday, including a new sustainability plan and efforts to speak with families ahead of planned school ...
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April 8, 2025 at 5:52 PM
As District 65 prepares for community conversations about incoming school closures, here’s what board members discussed at their latest meeting.
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Medill on the Hill was the experience of a lifetime. Thank you for everything.
March 20, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Medill on the Hill was the experience of a lifetime. Thank you for everything.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said a shutdown “gives Trump and his minions keys to the city and the country” as they continue mass funding cuts.
He said Democrats would have “no off-ramp,” with Republicans potentially able to drag out a shutdown for months.
He said Democrats would have “no off-ramp,” with Republicans potentially able to drag out a shutdown for months.
March 13, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said a shutdown “gives Trump and his minions keys to the city and the country” as they continue mass funding cuts.
He said Democrats would have “no off-ramp,” with Republicans potentially able to drag out a shutdown for months.
He said Democrats would have “no off-ramp,” with Republicans potentially able to drag out a shutdown for months.
ICYMI: Amid funding threats, NU is one of 60 schools under investigation for antisemitism.
Some students and scholars warn of threats to both individual free speech and higher education as a whole.
Feature for Medill News Service + The Daily Northwestern 👇🏻
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Some students and scholars warn of threats to both individual free speech and higher education as a whole.
Feature for Medill News Service + The Daily Northwestern 👇🏻
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Investigation into NU sparks censorship concerns
WASHINGTON — Political science lecturer emeritus Jeff Rice (Weinberg ’72) was a sophomore at Northwestern at the height of anti-Vietnam War protests. The day after students voted to end a schoolwide s...
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March 12, 2025 at 11:50 PM
ICYMI: Amid funding threats, NU is one of 60 schools under investigation for antisemitism.
Some students and scholars warn of threats to both individual free speech and higher education as a whole.
Feature for Medill News Service + The Daily Northwestern 👇🏻
dailynorthwestern.com/2025/03/11/f...
Some students and scholars warn of threats to both individual free speech and higher education as a whole.
Feature for Medill News Service + The Daily Northwestern 👇🏻
dailynorthwestern.com/2025/03/11/f...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has left the White House early after President Trump and VP Vance lashed out at him in an unprecedented Oval Office meeting.
Trump said Zelenskyy was “disrespectful” and “gambling with World War III.”
Trump said Zelenskyy was “disrespectful” and “gambling with World War III.”
February 28, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has left the White House early after President Trump and VP Vance lashed out at him in an unprecedented Oval Office meeting.
Trump said Zelenskyy was “disrespectful” and “gambling with World War III.”
Trump said Zelenskyy was “disrespectful” and “gambling with World War III.”
For years, Congress hasn’t passed laws protecting children’s online safety. These experts and advocates want that to change.
Latest story from me & @jsfredricks.bsky.social for Medill News Service & @techpolicypress.bsky.social
Latest story from me & @jsfredricks.bsky.social for Medill News Service & @techpolicypress.bsky.social
State legislator who spearheaded passage of Gavin’s Law, and four other experts testified before the US Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday about legislative action to protect children online. Edward Simon Cruz and Jeremy Fredricks report on the hearing.
Advocates Call for Federal Legislation at US Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Child Online Safety | TechPolicy.Press
Edward Simon Cruz and Jeremy Fredricks report from a US Senate Judiciary Committee hearing held on Wednesday.
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February 20, 2025 at 10:03 PM
For years, Congress hasn’t passed laws protecting children’s online safety. These experts and advocates want that to change.
Latest story from me & @jsfredricks.bsky.social for Medill News Service & @techpolicypress.bsky.social
Latest story from me & @jsfredricks.bsky.social for Medill News Service & @techpolicypress.bsky.social
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State legislator who spearheaded passage of Gavin’s Law, and four other experts testified before the US Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday about legislative action to protect children online. Edward Simon Cruz and Jeremy Fredricks report on the hearing.
Advocates Call for Federal Legislation at US Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Child Online Safety | TechPolicy.Press
Edward Simon Cruz and Jeremy Fredricks report from a US Senate Judiciary Committee hearing held on Wednesday.
buff.ly
February 20, 2025 at 9:53 PM
State legislator who spearheaded passage of Gavin’s Law, and four other experts testified before the US Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday about legislative action to protect children online. Edward Simon Cruz and Jeremy Fredricks report on the hearing.
The Bureau of Indian Education has long struggled to fix deteriorating school buildings, where students can have a hard time learning. So tribal leaders came to Congress with their own solutions.
Latest story for Medill News Service and Native News Online
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Latest story for Medill News Service and Native News Online
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February 19, 2025 at 10:33 PM
The Bureau of Indian Education has long struggled to fix deteriorating school buildings, where students can have a hard time learning. So tribal leaders came to Congress with their own solutions.
Latest story for Medill News Service and Native News Online
nativenewsonline.net/education/tr...
Latest story for Medill News Service and Native News Online
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Jeremy and I will both update this thread throughout the morning. Follow along for live updates
The Senate Judiciary Committee is hosting a hearing about protecting kids online. Medill News Service will have updates on this thread. #protectingkidsonline
February 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Jeremy and I will both update this thread throughout the morning. Follow along for live updates