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...

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...

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...

Content warning: This story includes mentions of workplace abuse and racism. Two names have been changed in this story to protect the safety of workers who are currently employed. Both workers requested...

Emily Babb will lead the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance as its associate vice president starting May 1, Northwestern announced in a Thursday news release. Babb previously served in related...