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

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

The Daily Northwestern


A team huddle. Three other former players have filed suit against the University, bringing the total to 25.

Three new plaintiffs file lawsuits against Northwestern in football hazing scandal

May 8, 2024

Content warning: This story contains mention of hazing, sexual assault and suicidal ideation. Three new former football players filed lawsuits Wednesday in the Cook County Circuit Court against Northwestern...

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

Second lawsuit filed against Northwestern in football hazing case

July 19, 2023

A second former Northwestern football player has filed a lawsuit against former NU head coach Pat Fitzgerald, University President Michael Schill and Combe Family Vice President for Athletics and Recreation...

Coach in black shirt paces the sideline.

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

July 9, 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...

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