The Daily Northwestern Fall 2009 Retrospective

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THE DAILY NORTHWESTERN | NEWS 8 | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2009 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2009 | 9 NEWS | THE DAILY NORTHWESTERN MEMORABLE MOMENTS TOP TEN FALL ’09 SWINE FLU As cases of H1N1 influenza appeared on campus, NU Health Services responded with a plan of action. Officials opened Rogers House as a quaratine area for those affected by H1N1. SCHAPIRO As former President Henry Bienen wrapped up 14 years at the school’s helm, Northwest- ern welcomed new President Morton O. Schapiro, the former president of Williams College, with a week of festivities. THOMAS FRIEDMAN Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman spoke at Schapiro’s inauguration, delivering a speech that focused on the en- vironment and sustainability. JOHN LEGEND R&B singer John Legend performed at Welsh- Ryan Arena as part of Schapiro’s inauguration celebration weekend. It was the first concert in the space since Kanye West in 2005. TOWN RELATIONS As new city and Universi- ty administrations settled into their roles, Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and University President Morton O. Schapiro have worked on improving town-gown relations. OLYMPICS Chicago lost the 2016 Olympic bid after making it to the final four cities. The city’s bid was knocked out in the first round of voting, losing to Rio De Janiero. GREAT ROOM After formally acquiring Seabury-Western Theo- logical Seminary this summer, Northwestern unveiled the Great Room, which serves as a popular study space and new din- ing option for students. RACE After an incident on Hal- loween where two students donned blackface as part of their costumes, members of the NU community came together for a forum dis- cussing race and diversity issues on campus. LIGHT WALK Safety came to the forefront for students, administrators, staff and faculty this quarter, with multiple crimes occurring on campus and nearby students’ off-campus residences. In addi - tion to SafeRide enhancements, the reinstated ASG Light Walk was meant to bring together community members to improve on- and off-campus lighting. RAY WHITEHOUSE/THE DAILY NORTHWESTERN RAY WHITEHOUSE/THE DAILY NORTHWESTERN RAY WHITEHOUSE/THE DAILY NORTHWESTERN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 RAY WHITEHOUSE/THE DAILY NORTHWESTERN ASHLEY FETTERS/THE DAILY NORTHWESTERN COURTESY OF PAUL BEATY RAY WHITEHOUSE/THE DAILY NORTHWESTERN RAY WHITEHOUSE/THE DAILY NORTHWESTERN RAY WHITEHOUSE/THE DAILY NORTHWESTERN CHRISTINA SALTER/THE DAILY NORTHWESTERN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 9 INNOCENCE PROJECT The Medill Innocence Project is caught in a legal battle with the Cook County state’s at- torney’s office after receiving a subpoena for students’ grades and other information. 8

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THE DAILY NORTHWESTERN | NEWS8 | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2009 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2009 | 9NEWS | THE DAILY NORTHWESTERN

M E M O R A B L E M O M E N T STOP TENFALL ’09

SWINE FLUAs cases of H1N1 influenza appeared on campus, NU Health Services responded with a plan of action. Officials opened Rogers House as a quaratine area for those affected by H1N1.

SCHAPIROAs former President Henry Bienen wrapped up 14 years at the school’s helm, Northwest-ern welcomed new President Morton O. Schapiro, the former president of Williams College, with a week of festivities.

THOMAS FRIEDMANPulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman spoke at Schapiro’s inauguration, delivering a speech that focused on the en-vironment and sustainability.

JOHN LEGENDR&B singer John Legend performed at Welsh-Ryan Arena as part of Schapiro’s inauguration celebration weekend. It was the first concert in the space since Kanye West in 2005.

TOWN RELATIONSAs new city and Universi-ty administrations settled into their roles, Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and University President Morton O. Schapiro have worked on improving town-gown relations.

OLYMPICSChicago lost the 2016 Olympic bid after making it to the final four cities. The city’s bid was knocked out in the first round of voting, losing to Rio De Janiero.

GREAT ROOMAfter formally acquiring Seabury-Western Theo-logical Seminary this summer, Northwestern unveiled the Great Room, which serves as a popular study space and new din-ing option for students.

RACEAfter an incident on Hal-loween where two students donned blackface as part of their costumes, members of the NU community came together for a forum dis-cussing race and diversity issues on campus.

LIGHT WALKSafety came to the forefront for students, administrators, staff and faculty this quarter, with multiple crimes occurring on campus and nearby students’ off-campus residences. In addi-tion to SafeRide enhancements, the reinstated ASG Light Walk was meant to bring together community members to improve on- and off-campus lighting.RAY WHITEHOUSE/THE DAILY NORTHWESTERN RAY WHITEHOUSE/THE DAILY NORTHWESTERN

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INNOCENCE PROJECTThe Medill Innocence Project is caught in a legal battle with the Cook County state’s at-torney’s office after receiving a subpoena for students’ grades and other information.

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THE DAILY NORTHWESTERN | SPORTS10 | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2009

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A showcase of this fall’s big moments and key athletes

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Senior forward Kevin Coble watches his team on crutches days ater his season-ending foot injury; Athletic Director Jim Phillips embraces coach Pat Fitzgerald after beating Iowa; Senior wide receiver Zeke Markshausen makes one of his 79 catches this season; Senior defensive end Corey Wootton forces a fumble that led to a touchdown in the Iowa win; Senior wide receiver Andrew Brewer celebrates a score; Senior quarterback Mike Kafka looks to throw downfield.

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aBOVE: University President Morton O. Schapiro looks on at the Northwestern-Wisconsin game. BELOW: Junior middle blocker Sabel Moffett tips one over the net in a win over Wisconsin.

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aBOVE: Junior wideout Sidney Stewart celebrates NU’s win in Iowa City, Iowa with fans. BELOW: NU’s leading scorer, junior Matt Eliason, looks for an open teammate.