The Latest Breaking News from Northwestern

Hazing scandal and the fate of city trees interfere with NU’s Ryan Field plans

Evanston’s council member who represents the ward with the stadium said she is leaning against the $800 million project because it would divert groundwater.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 11, 2023

Firing Pat Fitzgerald is one thing. Replacing him is a task Northwestern might not be up to

It’s hard to envision Northwestern ever finding another coach who accepts and believes in the place like Fitzgerald did, who doesn’t need it to be something it can’t be.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 11, 2023

Northwestern Football to Retain Assistant Coaches Despite Pat Fitzgerald Firing, per Report

The school fired Fitzgerald on Monday after an investigation uncovered a hazing scandal within the program.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 11, 2023

Some Media Members Offer a Weak, Cringeworthy Defense of Pat Fitzgerald

Despite what some in media say, this story is pretty straightforward.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 11, 2023

Green Bay Packers wanted Pat Fitzgerald to replace Mike McCarthy as head coach in 2019

In 2019, the Green Bay Packers were looking for a new head coach, and they really wanted Pat Fitzgerald. Whoops.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 11, 2023

SI:AM | The American Man Shocking Everyone at Wimbledon

Christopher Eubanks is on a roll.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 11, 2023

Underground climate change poses a ‘silent hazard’

Heat can cause the ground to swell and building foundations to slowly sink, but that hot air can be captured and turned into energy, Northwestern researchers say.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 11, 2023

Michigan writer suggests Ohio State’s Brian Hartline as candidate for Northwestern

Ha ha but no thanks #GoBucks

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 11, 2023

Northwestern Football Players Slam School’s Handling of Pat Fitzgerald Firing

Fitzgerald was dismissed Monday after an investigation into a culture of hazing, including allegations of coerced sexual acts, within the Wildcats’ program.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 11, 2023

Clueless NU finally got it right and did what it had to do — fire Fitzgerald

It seems to this reporter that not only did the football coach have to know what was going on, but he subjectively encouraged it.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 11, 2023