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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


Senior Kimmy Fishman fences against an opponent. Fishman is one of 11 seniors for NU, which hosted its Senior Day in South Bend this weekend.

Fencing: Northwestern battles top tier teams on Senior Day

February 7, 2017

Fencing Despite a surprise win over an Olympian and an upset win over a top-5 team, Northwestern had an uneven weekend at NU Duals. The Wildcats made South Bend their home as they hosted the event,...

Katie Van Riper fences against an opponent. The junior went 9-3 in the Cats’ big weekend.

Fencing: Northwestern impresses at Philadelphia duals, remains in top 10

January 23, 2017

Fencing Northwestern continued to solidify itself as a top-10 team at the Philadelphia Duals last weekend, going 4-1 and only falling to No. 6 Penn. The No. 9 Wildcats defeated Sacred Heart, Johns Hopkins,...

(Daily file photo by Sean Su) Katie Van Riper fences against opponent. The junior was one of 11 Northwestern players to compete in the national tournament.

Fencing: Wildcats impress in individual national tournament

January 12, 2017

Northwestern visited the USA Fencing North American Cup over the weekend in one of the team’s last tuneups before the heart of the regular season begins. Eleven Wildcats competed as individuals in...

(Daily file photo by Sean Su) Sarit Kapon lunges at an opponent. The senior was crucial in the Wildcats’ most recent team match.

Fencing: Northwestern looks to prove itself at Western Duals

January 12, 2017

Northwestern finished the 2015-16 campaign ranked No. 7 in the country, but the Wildcats entered this year facing considerable obstacles. Longtime coach Laurie Schiller retired after last year’s conclusion,...

A Wildcat evades a touch. Northwestern had a generally strong showing at the North American Cup this weekend.

Fencing: Hamilton helps Wildcats thrive at North American Cup

October 11, 2016

Fencing Northwestern may be just two events into its season, but the Wildcats have already scored some standout results. Against some of the top fencers in the country, freshman Pauline Hamilton...

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