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Captured: Women’s Basketball: NU falls 84-64 against Indiana

Feb 29, 2024 | dailynorthwestern.com | Rose Carlson

Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This is a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around the community. You can contact the photo editor by emailing [email protected]. Northwestern lost its sixth consecutive game Tuesday, falling 84-64 to No. 14 Indiana at home.
Northwestern Fencing goes 4-1 at Tar Heel Duals

Feb 11, 2024 | dailynorthwestern.com | John Byrne |Rose Carlson

Fresh off an undefeated run at the Northwestern Duals, No. 8 Wildcats sought to continue their winning streak at UNC’s Tar Heel Duals in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on Saturday. The ‘Cats almost made it through with a clean stack of victories, but a zealous showing from the hosts contributed to a 4-1 tournament run. The day started off strong with an 18-9 defeat of Temple — NU’s biggest margin of victory against the Owls since 2016.
Northwestern fencing sweeps NU Duals

Feb 5, 2024 | dailynorthwestern.com | Rose Carlson

As the sun rose above Ryan Fieldhouse Saturday morning, sophomore Megumi Oishi set the tone for No. 8 Northwestern’s undefeated run at the Northwestern Duals tournament — but she didn’t do it by sword. With a crowd of spectators, fencers and staff turned toward her, Oishi flawlessly executed the notes of The Star-Spangled Banner, just as the Wildcats would go on to defeat every single one of its opponents over the course of the two-day tournament.
Northwestern Fencing bolsters chemistry at Philadelphia Invitational

Jan 21, 2024 | dailynorthwestern.com | Rose Carlson

After last weekend’s Tufts Invitational, No.12 Northwestern put progress at the forefront during Sunday’s Philadelphia Invitational. The Wildcats started with a 15-12 loss to No. 5 Duke and a 14-13 loss to No. 16 Penn. Foil victories of 6-3 and 5-4 shone through Sunday morning, but weren’t enough to make up NU’s point deficit.
Northwestern fencing has mixed results at Tufts Invitational

Jan 14, 2024 | dailynorthwestern.com | Rose Carlson

It took Northwestern a couple of rounds to shake off the New Year’s dust at Sunday’s Tufts Invitational. The now-No. 10 Wildcats started with a rough 21-6 loss against now-No.9 Cornell, followed by a 14-13 defeat to Wellesley. “Our energy to start the day wasn’t great, and there’s potential reasons and there are excuses and I’m not really interested in them, quite frankly,” coach Zach Moss said. Flight delays shifted NU’s trip off course from the get-go.
Northwestern fencing’s Oishi and Wang star at January NAC

Jan 9, 2024 | dailynorthwestern.com | Rose Carlson

While students settled into a new quarter on campus, a group of Northwestern fencers escaped snow-boot-trodden Evanston sidewalks in favor of sunny San Jose skies. But this was no vacation — the Wildcats descended upon California with business in mind. From Jan. 5 through Monday, 16 athletes competed in the January North American Cup. NACs are held throughout the year and offer opportunities for individual fencers to earn national points and compete with high-caliber opponents.
Local artists offer window into life in another part of the world at Evanston Art Center

Oct 10, 2023 | dailynorthwestern.com | Rose Carlson

Skokie-based artist John Wangendo grew up drawing in Kenya. After studying finance at a London college, Wangendo worked as a banker before becoming an independent contractor in Skokie. But when the coronavirus pandemic hit, Wangendo’s newfound free time inspired him to pick up art again. “I remember since I was a kid — since I was ten years old — I loved drawing,” Wangendo said. “I knew it was in there somewhere.
Evanston Art Center exhibit ‘Horizons’ challenges traditional landscape art

Oct 8, 2023 | dailynorthwestern.com | Rose Carlson

There is a forest inside the Evanston Art Center. Printed on tall swaths of fabric and designed by local artist Mary Farmilant, the forest sways and bends in reaction to its surroundings. “I’d never really experienced these oak forests before meeting my husband and going up north to visit his mom,” Farmilant said.