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...

Fitzgerald is seeking more than $130 million in compensatory damages related to his termination last July.

Judge sets April 2025 trial date, encourages settlement in Pat Fitzgerald lawsuit

February 13, 2024

A judge for the Illinois Circuit Court for Cook County encouraged both parties to settle out of court in former head football coach Pat Fitzgerald’s breach of contract and defamation lawsuit against...

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...

Men in uniforms hold ball on green field.

Football: Northwestern initiates investigation into alleged hazing incident following the 2022 season

January 11, 2023

Northwestern announced that it has initiated an investigation into an alleged football hazing incident that followed the conclusion of  the 2022 season. ESPN reporter Adam Rittenberg broke the...

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