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The Daily Northwestern

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


Swimming & Diving

The men’s squad launches its 2013-2014 campaign in the Sports Pavillion and Aquatics Center on Friday. Eastern Michigan will travel to Evanston to compete against the Wildcats.

Men’s Swimming: Navigating Northwestern’s new season

October 17, 2013

Northwestern takes on Eastern Michigan in its season opener at the Sports Pavilion and Aquatics Center on Friday. Here are the keys to a successful season for the Wildcats and what swimmers should keep...

Women’s Swimming: Wildcats step up to the blocks

October 17, 2013

Northwestern gears up to face Illinois and Eastern Michigan on Friday at the Wildcats' home opener. The meet is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. in the Sports Pavilion and Aquatic Center. Coach Jimmy...

Senior Chase Stephens is ready to unleash his fury in the water. Last year he placed seventh in the Big Ten Championships freestyle event.

Men’s Swimming: Stephens looking to go all in for senior year

October 17, 2013

At 6 feet 7 inches, senior Chase Stephens is the ideal height for a sprint swimmer. Yet early on in his career, he didn’t know how to use his body to his advantage. “Back in my high school, they...

Men’s Swimming: Jovanovic ready to start journey as a Wildcat

October 17, 2013

Once upon a time, an impressively tall man from Lake Forest, Ill. found his way to the the Sports Pavillion and Aquatics Center and set the pool on fire. His name was Matt Grevers, and he became an...

Freshman breaststroker Van Donkersgoed went from being on the Junior National team to nearly losing it all within a blink of an eye.

Men’s Swimming: Van Donkersgoed overcomes migraines to fulfill dream

April 8, 2013

For a stretch in his life, Van Donkersgoed was afraid of what tomorrow would bring. “My life was consumed by pain,” he said. “It was all about how am I going to get through the next day.” Donkersgoed...

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