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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


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 28, 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...

Northwestern has had an up-and-down season, knocking off four top-20 teams but dropping four matches as well.

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats enter Big Ten play after a Winter of tough opponents

February 25, 2013

Life can be tough for a powerhouse with a schedule to match its reputation. The No. 9 Wildcats have finished the bulk of non-conference play, in which they have gone 6-4 with several big wins and a...

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats prepare for two top Texas teams

February 21, 2013

The Wildcats will have a busy weekend, hosting two top-20 teams at Evanston’s Combe Tennis Center. On Friday, No. 9 Northwestern (5-3) will meet No. 14 Texas (2-3), a match-up that history suggests...

Junior Belinda Niu plays a shot during a match last season. The Wildcats won two out of three matches last weekend in Charlottsville, Va.

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats defeat two top teams but fall in ITA Championship quarterfinals

February 13, 2013

Northwestern failed to win its tournament this weekend, but two victories over top 10 teams make a pretty nice consolation prize. The No. 14 Wildcats (4-3) lost in the quarterfinals of the 26th annual...

Freshman foilist Jen Yamin competed during the 2013 NU Duals. Yamin and the Wildcats notched their first upset of the season last weekend, defeating Penn State.

Fencing: Northwestern falls to Duke, upsets Penn State

February 11, 2013

The Wildcats’ season so far has been characterized by consistency, but an odd weekend on the road saw Northwestern on either end of two upsets at the Duke Duals in Durham, N.C. on Sunday. “A coach...

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