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The Daily Northwestern

John Paschall, Reporter

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Men’s Swimming: Wilimovsky turns in 4th-place performance at NCAAs

March 30, 2014
Men's Swimming: A true Cardiac Cat: Andrew Seitz returns to the pool after mystery heart condition

Men’s Swimming: A true Cardiac Cat: Andrew Seitz returns to the pool after mystery heart condition

March 4, 2014
Though Northwestern ended up ninth at the Big Ten Championships, sophomore Jordan Wilimovsky qualified for the NCAA Tournament in the 1,650-yard freestyle with a personal-best time of 14:42.99.

Men’s Swimming: Wilimovsky qualifies for NCAAs, but Wildcats stumble to ninth at Big Ten Championships

March 2, 2014
Sophomore Jordan Wilimovsky will race Michigan’s Connor Jaeger for the second time this year at the Big Ten Championships on Wednesday. Wilimovsky lost his last meeting with Jaeger and hopes to stay close in the rematch.

Men’s Swimming: Refocused Northwestern ready to step out of Grevers’ shadow at Big Tens

February 25, 2014
Signing Day 2014: Meet the newest Wildcats

Signing Day 2014: Meet the newest Wildcats

February 5, 2014

Signing Day 2014: ESPN Big Ten recruiting reporter Tom VanHaaren discusses how the Wildcats stack up

February 5, 2014

Signing Day 2014: Illinois high school football blogger ‘Edgy’ Tim O’Halloran talks Northwestern’s local talent

February 5, 2014
Glenbard North High School's Justin Jackson evades a would-be tackler. Jackson, who rushed for 3,171 yards and 38 touchdowns his senior year, is the back-to-back Gatorade Illinois Football Player of the Year.

Signing Day 2014: Running back Justin Jackson has been a long time coming for Northwestern

February 5, 2014
Clayton Thorson (18) signed his letter of intent to attend Northwestern on Tuesday. Thorson, from Wheaton North High School, has family members who have played in the Big Ten and the NFL.

Signing Day 2014: In-state quarterback Clayton Thorson brings Big Ten, NFL pedigree to Northwestern

February 5, 2014

Men’s Swimming: Northwestern rolls through Wisconsin-Milwaukee en route to Big Tens

February 1, 2014

Men’s Swimming: Wildcats look to finish strong in final regular season dual meet

January 30, 2014

Men’s Swimming: Senior’s mother overcomes obstacles to see son’s final meet

January 25, 2014

Men’s Swimming: Chase Stephens, Wildcats stun No. 21 Hawkeyes on final relay

January 25, 2014
A year ago, Northwestern lost to Iowa despite then-freshman Jordan Wilimovsky easily winning the 1,000 meter freestyle. The Wildcats need the sophomore to prevail in the distance freestyle events in Saturday’s senior-day rematch against the Hawkeyes.

Men’s Swimming: At the end of their journey, Northwestern seniors look forward to challenging Iowa

January 22, 2014

Men’s Swimming: Northwestern fades late to tie Notre Dame, falters against Michigan

January 12, 2014

Men’s Swimming: Wildcats return from Hawaii to face lethal remaining schedule

January 8, 2014

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern 37, Illinois 34

November 30, 2013
Quarterback Kain Colter walks off the field early in the first quarter against Michigan State. The senior didn’t return to the game. On Monday coach Pat Fitzgerald said Colter is day-to-day as the Wildcats look to play Illinois this weekend.

Football: Northwestern looks forward after losing bowl eligibility

November 25, 2013

Men’s Swimming: Wildcats swipe multiple pool records in dominating TYR Invitational win

November 25, 2013

Rapid Reaction: Michigan State 30, Northwestern 6

November 23, 2013
Senior Damien Proby lines up during a home game. After a heart condition limited Proby during his freshman year, he became one of the leaders on NU’s defense.

Gameday: Strong heart propelled Proby to starring role

November 21, 2013

Men’s Swimming: Consistent Wildcats don their speed suits at TYR Invitational

November 21, 2013

Football: Fitzgerald bemoans lack of playmaking against Michigan

November 18, 2013

Men’s Swimming: Wildcats make splash in Big Ten with win over Badgers

November 18, 2013
Trevor Siemian winds up a pass Saturday. The junior quarterback showed some bright spots he had lacked in Northwestern's previous Big Ten defeats. He completed 16 passes for 137 yards but granted Michigan one interception.

Football: Siemian surges back to normal against Michigan

November 17, 2013

Rapid Reaction: Michigan 27, Northwestern 19 in triple overtime

November 16, 2013

Gameday: Northwestern finding no love from above

November 14, 2013

Men’s Swimming: Wildcats hope to bounce back against Badgers

November 14, 2013

Football: Venric Mark out for the season, more Northwestern injury news

November 11, 2013
Venric Mark carries the ball against Ohio State. Northwestern announced Monday the senior running back is out for the season with an ankle fracture.

Football: Venric Mark out for season with ankle fracture

November 11, 2013

Men’s Swimming: Wildcats sink against Big Ten foes, rally for win on Saturday

November 11, 2013

Men’s Swimming: Northwestern braces to battle top-notch Big Ten foes

November 7, 2013
Running back Treyvon Green sprints downfield Saturday in Northwestern’s crushing 27-24 loss to Nebraska. The junior performed spectacularly, scoring all three of the Wildcats’ touchdowns and finishing with 149 yards.

Football: Green emerges as Wildcats’ scoring savior after injury plagues the depth chart

November 3, 2013

Rapid Reaction: Nebraska 27, Northwestern 24

November 2, 2013

Gameday: Northwestern defense looks to get back to ball-hawking ways

October 30, 2013

Men’s Swimming: Wildcats overcome early adversity, beat Hilltoppers

October 28, 2013
Football: Colter's valiant effort not enough to save Wildcats' season

Football: Colter’s valiant effort not enough to save Wildcats’ season

October 27, 2013

Gameday: Dickerson, Wildcats hope to dance their way out of losing streak

October 25, 2013
Northwestern hopes to blow Western Kentucky out of the water Friday in the Hilltoppers’ homecoming meet. Senior Chase Stephens said the Wildcats will attempt to create their own home environment and silence the expected large crowd with early NU victories.

Men’s Swimming: Northwestern faces tough road test at Western Kentucky

October 23, 2013
Sophomore Jordan Wilimovsky led NU to a blowout victory over Eastern Michigan, a year after the Eagles upset the Cats. Wilimovsky posted a career time in the 1,000-yard freestyle, easily winning the event.

Men’s Swimming: Wildcats avenge last year’s loss to Eagles

October 22, 2013
Pat Fitzgerald attempted to explain NU’s recent offensive failures at his weekly press conference Monday. The coach questioned his team’s effort saying, “If I’ve got to coach effort for any of our guys, then they’re not going to play.”

Football: Fitzgerald looking for answers to offensive woes

October 21, 2013

Rapid Reaction: Minnesota 20, Northwestern 17

October 19, 2013
Gameday: Offensive line going back to fundamentals to fix leaks

Gameday: Offensive line going back to fundamentals to fix leaks

October 18, 2013
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

Statistical Preview: Minnesota vs. Northwestern

October 17, 2013
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

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

October 17, 2013

Football: Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 35, Northwestern 6

October 12, 2013

Football: Wildcats prepare themselves for rowdy environment against Badgers

October 10, 2013
Sophomore cornerback Nick VanHoose prepares to a cover a receiver. VanHoose, part of Northwestern’s “Sky Team” – a nickname for the secondary – will play a large role in slowing down Wisconsin receiver Jared Abbrederis on Saturday.

Gameday: ‘Sky Team’ looks to ground Wisconsin’s Jared Abbrerderis

October 10, 2013
Senior wide receiver Rashad Lawrence had a spectacular night Saturday against the Buckeyes, collecting a career-high 149 receiving yards over eight catches. Besides three catches against Syracuse on Sept. 7, he had recorded no other yards before the bout with Ohio State.

Football: Lawrence posts career numbers in biggest spotlight

October 6, 2013

Rapid Reaction: Ohio State 40, Northwestern 30

October 5, 2013
Paschall's Point: Statistical preview for Northwestern vs. Ohio State

Paschall’s Point: Statistical preview for Northwestern vs. Ohio State

October 3, 2013

Football: Northwestern nears long-awaited game

September 30, 2013
Dean Lowry gets a grip on Maine quarterback Marcus Wasilewski. The sophomore has had a very impressive campaign, nabbing one of Northwestern's pick-sixes in Saturday's game against the Black Bears. NU's coaching staff named him the Defensive Player of the Game for two consecutive weeks.

Football: Defensive end Dean Lowry avoiding sophomore slump with stellar September

September 23, 2013

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern 35, Maine 21

September 21, 2013
Mike Trumpy fakes a rush against Western Michigan last Saturday. The senior running back was happy to return to a regular practice schedule before FCS foe Maine comes to Evanston Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

Football: Northwestern hopes to reverse FCS upset trend against Maine

September 20, 2013
Ibraheim Campbell finds himself as one of Northwestern’s new playmakers and leaders in his junior year. The experienced safety said many freshmen now look to him for answers and communication.

Football: Junior safety Ibraheim Campbell dominates defense

September 20, 2013

Statistical Preview: Northwestern vs. Maine

September 19, 2013
Northwestern junior running back Treyvon Green runs to daylight. Green had a 42-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter of Northwestern's 38-17 victory over Western Michigan on Saturday.

Football: Treyvon Green, Kain Colter help Northwestern run past Western Michigan

September 15, 2013

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern 38, Western Michigan 17

September 14, 2013

Football: Defense continues turnover-filled start to 2013 season

September 9, 2013
Junior quarterback Trevor Siemian drops back to pass. Siemian combined with senior Kain Colter to throw for 375 yards Saturday.

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern 48, Syracuse 27

September 7, 2013

Syracuse off to shaky start in season opener

September 7, 2013
Linebacker Collin Ellis returns one of his two interceptions against Cal. Ellis' two touchdowns helped Northwestern's defense fend off the Golden Bears on Saturday.

Football: Northwestern’s defense bends but doesn’t break against Cal’s new-look offense

September 3, 2013
Junior running back Treyvon Green carries the ball Saturday night against Cal. Green led Northwestern in rushing and scored two touchdowns in the Cats' 44-30 victory.

Football: Treyvon Green rebounds from shaky 2012 to lead Northwestern against Cal

September 1, 2013
Sophomore quarterback Trevor Siemian throws a pass. Siemian led Northwestern to a 44-30 win over Cal after senior Kain Colter left the game with a concussion in the first quarter.

Football: Despite early adversity, Wildcats rally past Golden Bears

September 1, 2013
Junior running back Treyvon Green scored two touchdowns Saturday night, helping Northwestern overcome a quiet game from senior Venric Mark in the Wildcats' 44-30 win over Cal.

Football: Northwestern overcomes injuries to knock off Cal

September 1, 2013

Northwestern heads into halftime with 17-10 lead over Cal

August 31, 2013

Statistical Preview: Northwestern vs. California

August 29, 2013
Northwestern warms up before its 2012 season. The Wildcats start this season with their eyes on a Big Ten title.

Football Season Preview: Season predictions

August 28, 2013

Football Season Preview: Running backs

August 28, 2013

Football Season Preview: Quarterbacks

August 28, 2013

Football Season Preview: Receivers

August 27, 2013

Football Season Preview: Offensive line

August 26, 2013

Football Season Preview: Defensive line

August 25, 2013

Football Season Preview: Defensive backs

August 24, 2013

Football Season Preview: Linebackers

August 23, 2013

Football Season Preview: Special teams

August 22, 2013

Northwestern freestyler Jordan Wilimovsky places 14th in FINA World Championships event

July 27, 2013

Northwestern swimmer makes U.S. roster for World Aquatics Championships

June 11, 2013

Football: Northwestern hitting jackpot on recruiting trail

May 28, 2013

Men’s Swimming: Freestyler Matthew Margritier leaving Northwestern

May 15, 2013
2013's Big Ten Freshman Player of the Year Maggie Lyon ranked second on the team for points per game with 12.8. The freshman is the first Northwestern player in program history to be named Player of the Year.

Freshman 15: Maggie Lyon, 2013 Big Ten Freshman of the Year

May 14, 2013

What the new Big Ten divisions mean for Northwestern

April 30, 2013

4 Northwestern football players moving on to NFL

April 28, 2013
Northwestern shortstop Anna Edwards hit two home runs in Saturday’s loss to Iowa while compiling a career-high 6 RBI. The sophomore is hitting .342 with 7 homers and 31 RBI this season.

Softball: Wildcats avoid sweep against Hawkeyes with Sunday win

April 14, 2013

Stat up, Stat down for football 2013

April 13, 2013
Northwestern outfielder Fran Strub has appeared in 23 games this year despite only having one at-bat. She has scored 7 runs and has stolen one base this season.

Freshman 15: Fran Strub

April 10, 2013
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
Northwestern's Veronica Corning is 13-7 in singles play this season and has won two straight matches. The junior's last match was her first this season at the No. 1 slot, which she won in a thrilling third-set tiebreaker.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern braces for difficult battle with rival Michigan

April 3, 2013
Freshman Jordan Wilimovsky competes during the freestyle at home. Wilimovsky broke the Northwestern record in the 1,650 freestyle at the Big Ten Championships.

Men’s Swimming: Stephens, Wildcats finish strong at Big Ten Championships but fall to ninth place finish

March 3, 2013
Senior Charlie Rimkus competes during a meet in Evanston. The Wildcats will compete in the Big Ten Championships beginning Wednesday.

Men’s Swimming: Wildcats not backing down at Big Ten Championships

February 26, 2013
The Northwestern swim team released and later took down a video of several men’s swimmers dancing to the song “Harlem Shake.” The Harlem Shake dance has sparked several spin-offs.

‘Harlem Shake’ video of Northwestern men’s swim team goes viral, removed

February 12, 2013

Video: Signing Day Roundtable

February 8, 2013
Football: Meet the Wildcats' 2013 recruiting class

Football: Meet the Wildcats’ 2013 recruiting class

February 6, 2013

Signing Day 2013: Brett Walsh

February 6, 2013

Signing Day 2013: Matthew Harris

February 6, 2013

Signing Day 2013: Tyler Lancaster

February 6, 2013

Signing Day 2013: Eric Joraskie

February 6, 2013
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