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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...

The exterior of Ryan Field, a large cement building with arched entryways and multiple windows.

Northwestern changes harassment, discrimination policies following cheer team investigation

August 31, 2021

Northwestern published the results of an independent investigation into concerns of sexual harassment and racism raised by its cheer team on Tuesday.  NU will change its policies to prevent any further...

Alderman Eleanor Revelle. Revelle said she’s receiving fewer emails than normal, which she attributed to residents’ preoccupation with the coronavirus.

Council introduces proposed liquor license for Welsh-Ryan Arena, passes restaurant liquor licenses

January 28, 2020

City Council voted Monday to introduce a proposed liquor license for the vendors at the Welsh-Ryan Arena. The vote was one of many that were passed surrounding various liquor licenses, including granting...

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