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

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Northwestern changes harassment, discrimination policies following cheer team investigation

August 31, 2021

Northwestern published the results of an independent investigation into concerns of sexual harassment and racism raised by its cheer team on Tuesday.  NU will change its policies to prevent any further...

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NU files motion to dismiss harassment allegations within cheer team

May 2, 2021

Northwestern filed a motion to dismiss sexual harassment allegations within the cheerleading program. Former cheerleader Hayden Richardson filed a federal lawsuit in January claiming leadership condoned...

LTE: Open Letter to Northwestern Leadership and Community on Cheer Team Incidents

February 15, 2021

To President Schapiro, Provost Hagerty, and the Northwestern community, As women Northwestern faculty, we are dispirited and angry to hear of the recent allegations of racist and sexist practices on...

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