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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


Sophomores Juliana Barrett and Helen Foster face off at the USFA Burton Open on Sep. 28. Barrett ended up with the bronze as Northwestern won gold and silver in all three weapons. The quest for gold will be a lot tougher this weekend.

Fencing: NCAA Midwest Regional Fencing Championships up next for Northwestern

March 4, 2014

No. 9 Northwestern (34-9) continues its hunt for playoff glory this weekend at the NCAA Midwest Regional Fencing Championships in Detroit. “What we’re doing this week is simply getting down to working...

Freshman sabre Alisha Gomez-Shah lunges at her opponent in a past match. Though the team’s lone senior, Dina Bazarbayeva, took home gold in epee, the team’s overall bronze was the result of a good effort from old and young.

Fencing: Wildcats unsatisfied by third place finish at MFC Championships

March 3, 2014

No. 9 Northwestern returned to Evanston with a mix of triumph and disappointment after placing third overall at this weekend's Midwest Fencing Conference Championship in South Bend, Ind. “We were...

Fencing: Northwestern sets sights on two rivals at Midwest Fencing Conference Championship

February 26, 2014

This weekend marks the start of what Northwestern has waited for all season: the playoffs. The No. 9 Wildcats (34-9) will travel to South Bend, Ind., for the Midwest Fencing Conference Championship...

Sophomores Juliana Barrett and Helen Foster face off at the USFA Burton Open on Sep. 28. Barrett ended up with the bronze as Northwestern won gold and silver in all three weapons. The quest for gold will be a lot tougher this weekend.

Fencing: Northwestern invites talented group to Remenyik Open

October 24, 2013

A hand-crafted battle axe with a 600-year-old history is the prize. Just step, swipe and shift to victory. Northwestern will host this weekend’s USFA Remenyik Open at the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion,...

The No. 8 Wildcats have been dominant at the national level for the past 14 years. Under longtime coach Laurie Schiller, they have consecutively placed within the top 10 at the NCAA Championships within this time.

Fencing: Northwestern shows promise at USFA Burton Open

October 1, 2013

Northwestern had only four days of practice before the team played in the USFA Burton Open over the weekend, coach Laurie Schiller said. The No. 8 Wildcats may have been a bit rusty in Schiller's eyes...

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