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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 Taylor Thornton picks up a ground ball in a game last year. Thornton picked up four ground balls in the Cats' 15-8 win over Vanderbilt on Sunday.

Lacrosse: Northwestern falls to North Carolina, tops Vanderbilt in ALC opener

February 24, 2013

Northwestern's second away weekend this month was a tale of two cities. The Wildcats split their weekend games during the team's road trip to No. 5 North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., and Vanderbilt...

Senior midfielder Taylor Thornton tries to control the ball during a game against Notre Dame last year. Thornton will lead the No. 1 Wildcats to the south for two more games this weekend.

Lacrosse: Northwestern heads South to take on No. 5 North Carolina, Vanderbilt

February 21, 2013

Earlier in February, No. 1 Northwestern traveled to Los Angeles and dominated in the West with victories against both the University of Southern California and No. 14 Massachusetts. Now, the Wildcats travel...

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....

Freshman Charlotte Sands competes during the NU duals. The Wildcats won 7 of their 10 duals over the weekend.

Fencing: Northwestern a ‘whisker’ away from toppling No. 1 Princeton

February 4, 2013

Competing in Evanston for the final time this season, the Wildcats gave their home crowd something to remember. After being handed two losses by top teams on Saturday, Northwestern came back the next...

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