# Evanston New Trier investigate racist homophobic slurs

> Evanston and New Trier schools probe reports of racist and homophobic slurs at football game.
- Title: Evanston New Trier investigate racist homophobic slurs
- Summary: Evanston and New Trier schools probe reports of racist and homophobic slurs at football game. Evanston Township High School and New Trier High School are…
- Keywords: evanston, new trier, ryan field, marching band, football game, racist slurs, homophobic slurs, school districts, investigation, news, local, Trier
- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/high-school-sports/2026/10/18/evanston-new-trier-investigate-reports-racist-homophobic-slurs-football-game-new-ryan-field
- Published: 2026-10-19T01:13:13.293+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: evanston, new trier, ryan field, marching band, football game, racist slurs, homophobic slurs, school districts, investigation, news, local
## Schools investigate slurs
Evanston Township High School and New Trier High School are investigating reports of racist and homophobic slurs during a football game at Northwestern University's Ryan Field.
## Over 25,000 fans attended
More than 25,000 fans attended the game, according to some reports.
## Racist and homophobic comments
New Trier fans directed racist and homophobic comments toward members of the Evanston marching band, said the principals from both districts.
## School statement
The statement said Friday evening should have been an opportunity to celebrate students, spirited competition, and longstanding traditions of both school communities.
## Dignity and belonging
No student should leave an event where they came to perform, compete, or support peers feeling their dignity or belonging were demeaned.
## Joint investigation
Administrators at both districts are working together to investigate the reports and encourage anyone with information to contact their school's administration.
## Key takeaway

Evanston Township High School and New Trier High School are investigating reports of racist and homophobic slurs directed at the Evanston marching band during a football game at Northwestern University's Ryan Field.