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

The Daily Northwestern

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

The Daily Northwestern


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Former Northwestern players (clockwise from top left) Tyler Scott, Rashad Lawrence, Jeff Budzien and Kain Colter all signed with NFL teams Saturday. Between now and the start of the season, they will fight for roster spots in pursuit of NFL careers.

Four former Northwestern players sign with NFL teams

May 11, 2014

After slight disappointment on draft day, four former Northwestern football players will have a chance to fulfill their NFL dreams. Receivers Kain Colter and Rashad Lawrence, defensive end Tyler Scott...

Congressional committee to discuss Northwestern football unionization

May 1, 2014

Congress is getting involved in the Northwestern football unionization discussion. The House Education and the Workforce Committee will examine the recent National Labor Relations Board decision declaring...

NLRB officials exit McGaw Hall with ballots submitted in the Northwestern football union election. Players voted Friday morning on whether to unionize but results could be months away.

Northwestern football players take unionization vote

April 25, 2014

After weeks of fact-finding and deliberation, Northwestern scholarship football players voted Friday morning on whether to form a union. The votes will not be counted until after the National Labor...

On the same side for four years, coach Pat Fitzgerald and Kain Colter have opposing interests in Friday morning’s union election. Colter is a leader of the unionization movement, whereas Fitzgerald says he does not support the union.

FAQs on the Northwestern football unionization vote

April 25, 2014

For all the information leading up to Friday's vote, read our full coverage of Northwestern's unionization efforts here. Look for updates on Friday's vote throughout the weekend. On Friday morning,...

Alumni advocacy groups shares platform for college athlete change

April 24, 2014

NU Game Changers, a group of Northwestern alumni advocating for college athletes' rights, announced its goals at a news conference Thursday afternoon. The group read a 10-point list of proposed changes...

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