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Ramon Diaz says he was just 17 years old when Northwestern University upperclassmen shaved “Cinco de Mayo” onto the back of his head as the entire football team watched. “The holiday itself has a significant meaning to me and my family and then the Latino community at large,” Diaz told The Associated Press. Diaz said he was the only Latino offensive lineman on the team at a time when the athletic department's culture allowed racism and sexual abuse to thrive an...

CHICAGO (AP) — Ramon Diaz says he was just 17 years old when Northwestern University upperclassmen shaved “Cinco de Mayo” onto the back of his head as the entire football

Ten athletes are now suing over alleged hazing incidents at Northwestern University. The latest lawsuit involves a former player who accuses the athletic department of allowing racism and sexual abuse

CHICAGO (AP) — Ramon Diaz says he was just 17 years old when Northwestern University upperclassmen shaved “Cinco de Mayo” onto the back of his head as the entire football

Ten athletes are now suing over alleged hazing incidents at Northwestern University. The latest lawsuit involves a former player who accuses the athletic department of allowing racism and sexual abuse

Former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch will lead a sweeping review of Northwestern University and its beleaguered athletics department, university leaders announced Tuesday amid the fallout of a football hazing scandal that expanded to allegations of abuse and bullying on other teams and prompted multiple lawsuits. A Northwestern news release says Lynch’s review will look at the culture of ...

Allegations of hazing in Northwestern’s athletic programs broadened last week as attorneys said male and female athletes reported misconduct within two other sports, and suggested sexual abuse and racial discrimination

CHICAGO -- The hazing scandal at Northwestern University has widened to include a volleyball player who on Monday became the first female athlete to sue the university over allegations she was retaliated against for reporting mistreatment and a new lawsuit by former Northwestern quarterback Lloyd Yates.

The student newspaper for Northwestern University said at least three former students of its football program detailed what it described as a pattern of racism from coaches and players.

CHICAGO (AP) -- The hazing scandal at Northwestern University has widened to include a volleyball player who on Monday became the first female athlete to