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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Edward Simon Cruz

Edward Simon Cruz, Diversity and Inclusion Chair

Edward Simon Cruz is a Medill and SESP sophomore from Plainsboro, New Jersey, studying journalism and secondary teaching in English. At The Daily, he’s previously served as audio editor, assistant audio editor and assistant city editor. Outside of The Daily, Edward enjoys running and watching movies. You can reach Edward via email or X.

Last updated spring 2025.

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Daily Mini Crossword, April 14, 2025

Daily Mini Crossword, April 14, 2025

April 14, 2025
The lawsuit accused President Donald Trump and his congressional allies of targeting political opponents.

Pritzker professors sue House committee for investigating law clinics

April 10, 2025
A person sits behind a microphone.

District 65 board discusses sustainability, school closure plans

April 8, 2025
A postcard depicting a blue map of the city of Evanston reading “Evanston Elections 2025” and a stamp reading “The Daily Northwestern.”

Stephanie Mendoza poised for reelection in city clerk race

April 2, 2025
The probes allege NU and other colleges violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which bars discrimination based on “race, color or national origin.”

Federal investigation of NU sparks academic censorship concerns

March 11, 2025
Ald. Bobby Burns (5th) successfully motioned to remove $150,000 in planned renovations for the park from the budget.

City Council passes $395 million budget with no property tax increase

November 26, 2024

The Weekly: Morton Civic Center, Advisory Committee on Investment Responsibility, field hockey national championship

November 25, 2024

What’s New at NU: Faculty discuss anti-establishment, working class sentiments influencing Trump’s victory

November 25, 2024

The Weekly: Dining worker transfers, football loss to Ohio State, Rock repainting

November 18, 2024

The Weekly: 2024 election results, record-breaking field hockey season, incident on Intercampus Shuttle

November 11, 2024
The decision supersedes District 65’s initial plan to transfer Bessie Rhodes’ seventh and eighth graders to their neighborhood schools.

District 65 to keep 7th, 8th grade Bessie Rhodes classrooms open for school year

November 9, 2024

Everything Evanston: Voters prioritize reproductive rights, democracy in 2024 election

November 6, 2024

Everything Evanston: Local leaders prepare for 2024 election

November 4, 2024

The Weekly: 2024 election preview, Bessie Rhodes uncertainty, response to House committee antisemitism report

November 4, 2024
Families march during Monday's protest against possible seventh and eighth grade closures.

Teacher shortages, “mismanagement” plague Bessie Rhodes, parents say

October 31, 2024
District 65 Superintendent Angel Turner told families at the meeting that her priority was to ensure seventh and eighth grade students receive a “high-quality education” before moving to Evanston Township High School.

District 65 delays decision on closing 7th and 8th grade classes at Bessie Rhodes

October 30, 2024
One woman in a red shirt claps, another holds a sign saying “Stronger United!” and another holds a sign saying “We teach, we care, be fair!”

District 65 board discusses meeting with Bessie Rhodes parents, proposals for deficit reduction plan

October 29, 2024
District 65 emailed parents of seventh and eighth graders about the change on Oct. 16.

Bessie Rhodes families protest planned closure of 7th, 8th grade classes

October 24, 2024

The Weekly: Gaza Solidarity Sukkah, Harley Clarke Mansion, calls to cut ties with Kellogg professor

October 20, 2024
Mayor Daniel Biss spoke at Monday’s City Council meeting amid the possibility of an impending $23 million deficit.

City Council brainstorms revenue streams with looming $12.5 million General Fund deficit

October 15, 2024

The Weekly: Evanston budget, football win against Maryland and the end of NU-Q’s relationship with Al Jazeera

October 14, 2024

The Weekly: ChatGPT in the classroom, football loss to Indiana and the end of alumni interviews

October 6, 2024
Sixth-year political science Ph.D. candidate Brian Key spoke about his loss of University funding outside Weinberg Dean Adrian Randolph’s office Friday.

NU Graduate Workers petition to restore funding for Ph.D. student

September 30, 2024

The Weekly: Free expression on campus, homelessness in Evanston and the return of Taco Bell

September 29, 2024
Everything Evanston: The Daily explains Envision Evanston 2045

Everything Evanston: The Daily explains Envision Evanston 2045

September 25, 2024
After July’s groundbreaking for Foster School, City Council approved field lights and a track for the campus.

City Council approves tracks, lighting for Foster School

September 25, 2024
In his speech Wednesday, University President Michael Schill told students to cultivate “robust discussion and debate” by engaging with peers of different beliefs.

University President Michael Schill tells students to connect with each other, “respect difference” during convocation address

September 24, 2024
Senior defender Emma Phillips heads the ball toward the net during a set piece play against Harvard Sunday.

Women’s Soccer: Northwestern holds Harvard to 1-1 draw

September 16, 2024
A young boy sitting on his father’s shoulders holding a tambourine as they walk along a sidewalk behind a group of protesters.

District 65 Board to vote on resolution on potential Bessie Rhodes closure

May 21, 2024
NU Declassified: Prof. Barbara Butts teaches leadership through stage management

NU Declassified: Prof. Barbara Butts teaches leadership through stage management

May 19, 2024
Student filling in a heart drawn on a sidewalk with pink chalk in front of messages reading “SAVE BESSIE RHODES” and “I (heart) BESSIE RHODES.”

Bessie Rhodes parents demand dialogue with District 65 administrators about planned school closure

May 7, 2024
Two talented tennis players smash their way through a love triangle in Luca Guadagnino’s “Challengers.”

Reel Thoughts: ‘Challengers’ serves up more than love

May 2, 2024
A person speaking into a microphone.

‘Yo soy Bessie Rhodes’: Parents demand District 65 keep K-8 bilingual school open

April 23, 2024
Murad discussed the importance of holding perpetrators of sexual violence accountable during international conflict.

Nobel laureate Nadia Murad discusses advocacy for survivors of genocide, sexual assault

April 21, 2024
A person stands at the front of a classroom.

District 65 discusses bilingual Two-Way Immersion program benefits with parents

April 19, 2024
NU Declassified: Prof. Mark Aparece discusses teaching organic chemistry

NU Declassified: Prof. Mark Aparece discusses teaching organic chemistry

April 17, 2024
A tree next to a sign.

District 65 to expand Dual Language program, parents remain concerned about Bessie Rhodes closure

April 15, 2024
NU's acceptance rate is expected to slightly increase to 7.5% this year.

Northwestern acceptance rate increases to 7.5%

March 29, 2024
Students at Thursday’s vigil lit candles in honor of Nex Benedict.

Students honor transgender, nonbinary teen Nex Benedict at vigil

March 1, 2024
ETHS senior Milo Slevin speaks at an event before Monday’s board meeting celebrating a new sustainability policy for the school.

District 202 board passes sustainability policy at joint meeting with District 65

February 27, 2024
“Brokeback Mee-Owntain” was one of the two shows Mee-Ow staged this winter for its 50th anniversary.

Mee-Ow brings smiles, laughs to Shanley Pavilion in “Brokeback Mee-Owntain” show

February 26, 2024
Lake Forest College Prof. Courtney Pierre Joseph discussed DuSable’s time in present-day Chicago.

Lake Forest College professor talks Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable’s legacy at EPL

February 22, 2024
The Behavioral Health Care and Ongoing Navigation portal will make it easier for families to identify the behavioral and mental health services for which their children are eligible.

Illinois to launch portal streamlining access to youth mental health services

February 20, 2024
The District 202 Board of Education discussed AP and dual-credit courses at its meeting Monday.

District 202 board discusses early college programs, efforts to improve literacy and numeracy

February 13, 2024
Bessie Rhodes currently offers the bilingual Two-Way Immersion program for students in kindergarten through fifth grade.

Bessie Rhodes parents remain concerned about future of bilingual Two-Way Immersion program

February 9, 2024
Mayor Daniel Biss spoke about the process to revamp Evanston’s comprehensive plan and zoning code.

City launches Envision Evanston 2045 to overhaul comprehensive plan, zoning code

February 7, 2024
Both local school districts are collaborating with the Evanston Police Department for their emergency responses.

City-School Liaison Committee discusses emergency preparedness, wraparound strategies

February 1, 2024
All families of District 65 kindergarten students can enroll in the program.

Savings for Success provides financial support for elementary school students

February 1, 2024
The Rules Committee is set to revisit Ald. Devon Reid’s proposal at its next meeting Feb. 5.

Evanston considers proposal allowing documented residents to vote in municipal elections

January 29, 2024
Contagious respiratory illnesses like COVID-19, influenza and RSV spread throughout the United States in December.

Chicago area hospitals maintain mask mandates amid spread of respiratory illnesses

January 23, 2024
The four firefighters injured at Florence Ave. have been discharged from the hospital.

Four firefighters injured in Florence Avenue fire

January 22, 2024
A white silhouette of President Donald Trump in front of a red and blue striped background.

5 Illinois voters file petition to remove Trump from ballot

January 16, 2024
Dino Robinson Jr. gave a presentation on the history of housing discrimination during the Reparations Committee meeting on Thursday.

Reparations committee determines order for reparations distribution

January 12, 2024
A candlelight vigil at Alice Millar Chapel is among the events honoring Martin Luther King Jr. this weekend.

Here is how you can honor Martin Luther King Jr. weekend in Evanston

January 10, 2024
Two large slides and a toddler-friendly playground are among the various attractions at the new indoor Sky Zone park.

Evanston Sky Zone park jumps into Church Street Plaza

January 8, 2024
Evanston’s new skate park, located at Twiggs Park, includes a mix of features for skaters of different ability levels.

Here for the ride: Evanston opens new skate park at Twiggs Park

January 4, 2024
An implementation task force met Wednesday to discuss reducing Evanston’s greenhouse gas emissions as part of the city’s Climate Action and Resilience Plan.

CARP Implementation Task Force discusses greenhouse gas emissions, requests on climate action in 2024 agenda

January 3, 2024
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a ban on semi-automatic weapons, high-capacity magazines and other devices into law in Jan. 2023.

Deadline passes for Illinois residents to register assault weapons

January 2, 2024
Cruz: Does it always have to be a ‘White Christmas?’

Cruz: Does it always have to be a ‘White Christmas?’

November 29, 2023
An illustration of a girl wearing a purple dress looking at a large star over a distant village.

Reel Thoughts: ‘Wish’ lacks Disney’s magical spark

November 28, 2023
According to the Illinois Report Card, 0.3% of students at ETHS identified as American Indian in the 2022–23 school year.

Indigenous ETHS students call for increased efforts toward representation, acceptance

November 20, 2023
A group of Indigenous drummers and dancers performed at the Native American Heritage Celebration on Wednesday.

NAISA celebrates Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month

November 16, 2023
Coleman has won several awards for her work.

Q&A: Prof. Robin R. Means Coleman on Black horror films, inclusion on campus

November 16, 2023
Groups like Meals On Wheels Northeastern Illinois and A Just Harvest are providing free meals this Thanksgiving thanks to the work of their staff and volunteers.

Local organizations provide food, resources for people in need this Thanksgiving

November 15, 2023
Three women confusedly watching a woman draped in an American flag as she talks on a cell phone.

Hell to the chief: ‘POTUS’ crafts a chaotic comedy of errors

November 12, 2023
A photo of the exterior of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center.

The Daily Explains: What’s in Evanston’s proposed 2024 budget?

November 8, 2023
LENS organizers built and decorated the community altar at the center of Friday’s Day of the Dead celebration.

Latinos en Evanston North Shore celebrates Day of the Dead at ETHS

November 5, 2023
Tuesday’s public workshop focused on a strategic plan for managing green spaces throughout Evanston.

Evanston residents attend workshop on Parks and Green Space Strategic Plan

October 25, 2023
The photograph featured in Thursday’s talk is part of a virtual “Crying in H Mart” collection from the Block Museum.

Exploring family through art: Block holds talk on photo in ‘Crying in H Mart’ collection

October 17, 2023
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