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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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Man in coat stands on field

Northwestern parts ways with football coach Pat Fitzgerald

July 10, 2023

Northwestern has parted ways with football head coach Pat Fitzgerald, sources familiar with the situation told The Daily.  Fitzgerald had previously been suspended for two weeks without pay after the...

Ryan field. Multiple players have come forward describing hazing rituals on the Northwestern football team.

Former NU players describe racist environment in football program

July 10, 2023

Three former Northwestern football players described a "culture of enabling racism" to The Daily, recalling multiple racist actions and remarks from both coaching staff and players.  All three players,...

Coach in black shirt paces the sideline.

University president Michael Schill says he “may have erred” in determining Pat Fitzgerald sanction

July 8, 2023

Northwestern University President Michael Schill believes he may have “erred” in his decision to suspend NU football coach Pat Fitzgerald for two weeks, he wrote in an email to community members Saturday...

A team huddle. A former player alleges that inappropriate hazing traditions took place throughout his time at NU.

Former NU football player details hazing allegations after coach suspension

July 8, 2023

Content warning: This article contains mention of hazing, sexual assault and suicidal ideation. A former Northwestern University football player told The Daily some of the hazing conduct investigated...

Pat Fitzgerald. The head coach was placed on a two-week suspension after an investigation found evidence of hazing on the football team.

Investigation finds evidence of hazing in football program, Pat Fitzgerald suspended

July 7, 2023

Evidence supports a claim of hazing in Northwestern’s football program, an investigation found Friday. The University has placed Head coach Pat Fitzgerald on a two week suspension. The independent...

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