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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


Taylor Thornton picks up a ground ball. Thornton, the reigning national player of the year, and the Wildcats are going for their eighth national title in nine years.

Lacrosse: All eyes on Northwestern as Wildcats search for 8th national title

February 25, 2013

Earlier this year, Northwestern started playing music over the loudspeaker in the indoor facility during its 9 a.m. practices. The music is meant to get the team's energy going early in the morning,...

Senior foilist Dayana Sarkisova competes during the NU Duals. The Wildcats will participate in the USA Fencing Junior Championships this weekend.

Fencing: Wildcats look to trade mettle for medals at Junior Olympic Championships

February 14, 2013

Until last weekend, the Wildcats had experienced a relatively steady season, beating the opponents they were supposed to beat but lacking what senior Chloe Grainger called a “signature win.” With a...

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...

Freshman foilist Jen Yamin competes during the NU duals. Yamin and the Wildcats will participate in the Duke duals this weekend.

Fencing: Wily Wildcats hit the road again

February 7, 2013

When asked about Northwestern’s match against Princeton last weekend, coach Laurie Schiller let out an audible groan. But it was an optimistic groan. “That was an excellent effort,” Schiller said....

Senior Sidarth Balaji serves during a recent home match. The Wildcats have their highest ranking as a team in nine years.

Men’s Tennis: Northwestern climbing in rankings

February 6, 2013

The last time Northwestern was ranked No. 33, Facebook was one month old and Roger Federer held two major titles. A snappy start to the season has put the Wildcats at their highest ranking in nine years....

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