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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...

Meet The Daily’s Winter columnists

January 7, 2014

Caryn Lenhoff is a senior political science and communication studies major and history minor. She has been editing for Opinion since her second quarter at NU and is excited to return to a desk editor...

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...

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...

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