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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


Men’s Swimming: Wildcats have high hopes before season opener at Eastern Michigan

October 15, 2014

Northwestern will be on the road Thursday against Eastern Michigan for its season opener. Coach Jarod Schroeder has set high expectations for his team this year. “We put together a lot tougher...

Though Northwestern ended up ninth at the Big Ten Championships, sophomore Jordan Wilimovsky qualified for the NCAA Tournament in the 1,650-yard freestyle with a personal-best time of 14:42.99.

Men’s Swimming: Wilimovsky qualifies for NCAAs, but Wildcats stumble to ninth at Big Ten Championships

March 2, 2014

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – When the lights shone brightest at the Big Ten Championships this week, Northwestern failed to capitalize on the momentum it had built all season long, as the Wildcats fell to a ninth...

Freshman breaststroker Van Donkersgoed went from being on the Junior National team to nearly losing it all within a blink of an eye.

Men’s Swimming: Van Donkersgoed overcomes migraines to fulfill dream

April 8, 2013

For a stretch in his life, Van Donkersgoed was afraid of what tomorrow would bring. “My life was consumed by pain,” he said. “It was all about how am I going to get through the next day.” Donkersgoed...

Freshman Jordan Wilimovsky competes during the freestyle at home. Wilimovsky broke the Northwestern record in the 1,650 freestyle at the Big Ten Championships.

Men’s Swimming: Stephens, Wildcats finish strong at Big Ten Championships but fall to ninth place finish

March 3, 2013

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Coach Jarod Schroeder brought his team together before the preliminary races on the last day of the Big Ten Championships for one last meeting. He told them this final day was meant...

Senior Charlie Rimkus competes during a meet in Evanston. The Wildcats will compete in the Big Ten Championships beginning Wednesday.

Men’s Swimming: Wildcats not backing down at Big Ten Championships

February 26, 2013

"Fight as a fist, not five fingers." That’s the mentality Northwestern will take with them when they compete in the Big Ten Championships this week in Bloomington, Ind. While the odds are stacked...

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