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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


This year, two students suit up as Northwestern's furry mascot.

Inside the suit: Willie the Wildcat reveals his trade

October 22, 2024

With his furry smile, purple attire and gray and white tufts, Willie the Wildcat has one of the most recognizable faces at Northwestern.  Beloved by students, faculty and sports fans, Willie was even...

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...

In Focus: After the firing of Northwestern's cheerleading coach, questions remain about the handling of racial discrimination within the program

In Focus: After the firing of Northwestern’s cheerleading coach, questions remain about the handling of racial discrimination within the program

February 4, 2021

Editor’s Note: Alyssa Johnson was a member of the Northwestern cheerleading program during the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons. She was contacted by the Office of Equity for their investigation on Pamela...

Homecoming week is filled with festivities planned by the University to prepare for the annual Homecoming game this year against Iowa.

Northwestern’s Homecoming Week has a lot in store for students and alumni

October 17, 2019

As midterm season rolls around, Homecoming offers a much-needed break. The week is filled with festivities planned by the University to prepare for the annual Homecoming game this year against Iowa. Homecoming...

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