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 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...

Northwestern has faced numerous lawsuits in the past few years, ranging from the cheer team to its retirement plan — the latter of which will be heard in front of the Supreme Court next month.  The...