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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


Northwestern cheer performs at a women’s basketball game against Penn in November 2022. Cheerleaders alleged safety concerns, a culture of body shaming and a lack of support from the athletic department to The Daily.

Northwestern cheerleaders allege unsafe conditions, unfair expectations

September 11, 2023

Content warning: this story contains mentions of sexual harassment and body dysmorphia.  Cheerleader Nora Smith was performing in the stands at a winter 2023 Northwestern basketball game when she said...

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