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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

Koh: Health is not a competition

Koh: Health is not a competition

April 23, 2015

Much has been written about the competitive nature of Northwestern’s campus, from joining clubs Fall Quarter of freshman year to securing consulting gigs as upperclassmen. However, I think competition...

The Northwestern men’s club fencing team won the national championship for the fifth time in the club’s history. The team lost its varsity status at the end of the 1994 season.

Men’s club fencing wins fifth national championship

April 21, 2015

The men’s club fencing team will finally be able to fill the big empty space on Patten Gym’s wall. After winning the national club championships, the team will be able to hang a fifth banner. The...

In addition to being a wildly successful fencing coach, Laurie Schiller is an expert in African history and a Civil War reenactor. The colorful character has led Northwestern’s program from club-level to national power.

The Sideline: From the fencing strip to the classroom to the battlefield, Schiller loves to teach

May 6, 2014

Welcome to The Sideline, a series of profiles of Northwestern’s coaches where The Daily’s sports staff provides detailed looks into the lives and personalities of all 19 varsity coaches. Laurie...

With three gyms, there are plenty of places to get your fitness fix on campus. From facilities to atmosphere, this weeks fitness blog breaks down the best (and worst) of each.

Comparing Northwestern’s three on-campus gyms

April 9, 2014

While trying to survive Chicago’s coldest winter since 1872, it was pretty easy to convince myself that it was a good idea to skip the gym and stay inside with a mug of hot chocolate. However, all those...

Fish: Patten fosters the toughest workouts

Fish: Patten fosters the toughest workouts

October 10, 2013

Welcome to the ultimate wrestling match between the top athletic facilities on Northwestern’s campus. The air is thick with sweat and dreams, and as the lights dim, the ring is lit with cheers and jeers...

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