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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 guard Christen Inman looks to pass. Northwestern’s success this season has largely depended on the success of its freshman, who often lead the Wildcats in games and make up three of the team’s five usual starters.

Women’s Basketball: Wildcats look to capitalize on momentum into the Big Ten Tournament

March 4, 2014

Northwestern will face a familiar foe Thursday in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis. The Wildcats (15-14, 5-11 Big Ten) are set to face the Ohio State Buckeyes (15-17, 5-11),...

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...

Michael Kerr and his older brother Patrick Kerr take a break from working at a Chicago construction site in an undated photo. Patrick Kerr came out of retirement in the late 2000s and worked alongside his younger brother.

Iron worker killed on campus was diligent veteran of Chicago construction

May 28, 2013

About a decade ago, Jackie Rowles was taking a Wendella tour of Chicago when she realized her brother should be the one at the front of the double-decker boat pointing out the city's crowning achievements...

Michael Kerr and his sister Jacquelyn Rowles pose for a photo at the Chicago Air and Water Show last year.

Son of construction worker killed on campus sues general contractor for Northwestern building

May 22, 2013

The 21-year-old son of a construction worker killed last week by a falling beam is suing the general contractor for Northwestern's new Music and Communication Building. Michael Kerr, 57, was hit in...

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