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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


Freshman foilist Charlotte Sands competes at NU Duals. Sands had two wins against Indiana, but Northwestern lost to the foil bronze medal competition to Wayne State.

Fencing: Wildcats garner six medals at Conference Championships

March 4, 2013

In their last weekend before the start of NCAA competition, the Wildcats faced off against not only two familiar rivals, Ohio State and Notre Dame, but also frequently against one another. In the individual...

Senior Chloe Grainger practices sabre with a teammate. The Wildcats will face Notre Dame for the third time this weekend.

Fencing: Wildcats seek big result at Midwest Conference Championship

February 27, 2013

The Wildcats have come up against their fair share of obstacles this season, but with postseason events now underway, Northwestern has a chance to score an evasive upset win when it matters most. During...

Freshman foilist Charlotte Sands competes during the NU Duals. The Wildcats fell to regional rival Notre Dame at the Notre Dame Duals over the weekend.

Fencing: Wildcats snag bronze before heading to postseason

February 25, 2013

Facing a tough Notre Dame crowd in South Bend, Ind. on Saturday, the Wildcats began their final weekend of regular season competition at the Notre Dame Duals. Northwestern cruised in its first four...

Freshman Charlotte Sands competes during the NU duals. The Wildcats won 7 of their 10 duals over the weekend.

Fencing: Northwestern a ‘whisker’ away from toppling No. 1 Princeton

February 4, 2013

Competing in Evanston for the final time this season, the Wildcats gave their home crowd something to remember. After being handed two losses by top teams on Saturday, Northwestern came back the next...

Fencing: Schiller wants opponents to ‘fear purple’

January 10, 2013

Heading into the bulk of its season, the fencing team’s dominant fall showing has served as the perfect prelude to 2013. Aside from talent, it’s teamwork that has contributed to Northwestern’s spot...

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