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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


Sophomore Courtney Dumas competes during a dual. Dumas finished 15th in last year's NCAA Championships in the epee competition.

Fencing: Dumas discusses her fencing start and Rio 2016

February 26, 2013

After wrapping up their regular season last weekend, the Wildcats will continue their push through the postseason, leading up to the NCAA Championships at the end of March. Northwestern will be defending...

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...

Fencing: Northwestern to face Notre Dame in final duals

February 21, 2013

With two team medals to their name, Northwestern’s Junior Olympic competitors will rejoin their fellow Wildcats this weekend for their final dual meet of the season at the Notre Dame Duals.  While...

Senior foilist Dayana Sarkisova competes during the NU Duals. The Wildcats' younger players competed in the Junior Championships over the weekend.

Fencing: Squads take home gold, bronze at Junior Olympics

February 19, 2013

Away from NCAA competition and their more experienced upperclassmen, Northwestern’s younger team members put up an impressive performance at the weekend Junior Olympic Championships, bringing home two...

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...

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Laurie Schiller