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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

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

The Daily Northwestern


NU cheerleaders at Northwestern Basketball’s game against Northern Illinois University on Nov. 27, 2023, at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Former cheerleader Hayden Richardson sued the University for alleged forced labor and sex trafficking in 2021.

Former Northwestern cheerleader drops forced labor, sex trafficking lawsuit

August 28, 2024

A former cheerleader dropped her lawsuit against Northwestern for alleged forced labor and sex trafficking Wednesday, bringing to an end a yearslong legal battle over the treatment of the NU Spirit Squad. Hayden...

The outside of a brick hospital with a white van outside.

Former NorthShore HealthSystem patients to receive $55 million from class action settlement

May 6, 2024

More than two decades after NorthShore University HealthSystem merged with Highland Park Hospital — a move the Federal Trade Commission deemed anticompetitive in 2007 — former patients will be paid...

NU cheerleaders at Northwestern Football’s game against Penn State University on Sept. 30 at Ryan Field. Former cheerleader Hayden Richardson sued the University for alleged forced labor and sex trafficking in 2021.

Northwestern disputes former cheerleader’s forced labor, sex trafficking allegations

October 11, 2023

Content warning: this story contains mentions of physical harassment and sexual assault.  Northwestern and four former employees denied allegations of forced labor and sex trafficking by former cheerleader...

Northwestern cheerleaders at Northwestern Football’s game against Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey on Sept. 3, 2023. U.S. District Judge Edmond Chang allowed a 2021 lawsuit brought by a former NU cheerleader to proceed.

Judge allows sex trafficking claim against NU Cheer to proceed

September 24, 2023

Content warning: this story contains mentions of physical harassment and sexual assault.  A former Northwestern cheerleader’s lawsuit alleging forced labor and sex trafficking against the University...

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...

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