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...

NEW: MOD Pizza will close its Norris University Center location Saturday. Northwestern’s food service provider, Compass Group, has not yet finalized a replacement. ✍🏻 @thedailynu.bsky.social dailynorthwestern.com/2025/07/28/l...

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. ✍️ @thedailynu.bsky.social dailynorthwestern.com/2025/07/25/l...

These Northwestern alums scored #Emmys2025 nominations: - Britt Lower (“Severance”) - Kathryn Hahn (“The Studio”) - Stephen Colbert (“The Late Show”) - Seth Meyers (“Late Night,” “SNL”) ✍🏻 @thedailynu.bsky.social dailynorthwestern.com/2025/07/15/l...

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 www.fresnobee.com/news/local/a...

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...

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.

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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.

As District 65 prepares for community conversations about incoming school closures, here’s what board members discussed at their latest meeting. ✍🏻 @thedailynu.bsky.social

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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.

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...

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.”

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

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 nativenewsonline.net/education/tr...

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