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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


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...

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...

Worker in purple cap and purple crewneck with hair pulled back crouched over holding a yellow broom. There is a blurred thought bubble above her head. Laundry machines surround both sides.

‘We are suffering too much’: Maintenance technicians report overwork, retaliation from Northwestern supervisors

April 27, 2023

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...

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Emily Babb to lead Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance as its associate vice president

March 24, 2023

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...

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