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First day of H1N1 vaccinations largely without complications

By Feifei Huang

According to Dr. Donald Misch, Executive Director of University Health Services, roughly 1,750 people were vaccinated on Tuesday. A few students fainted, which Misch said is not an unusual side effect of the vaccine. 2 COMMENTS

Federal Reserve vice chairman talks financial policy in Kellogg speech

University encourages feedback on framework for the future

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Friday, November 20
The Weekender

Give thanks this weekend for rock 'n' roll and welding

See the Addams family sing on stage, watch the Magnificent Mile become the hyper-illuminated canyon and build something out of steel. By Abby Shure
Football

Cofield and Castillo: from Northwestern to the NFL

No, this story does not end with a pair of Medill grads talking about their time covering NFL. Instead, it’s Barry Cofield (’06), defensive tackle for the Giants, and Luis Castillo (’05), defensive end for the Chargers -- two friends who have found success as NFL linemen. By Christian West
Go 'Cats

Pride, guts, and badger meat: inside NUMB's SpriTeam

Explore the near-cult that is the Northwestern University Marching Band, and meet their "SpiriTeam," which is exactly what it sounds like. By Hallie Busta
Sports

Are the 'Cats on the road to March Madness?

The basketball team looks to move past its major injuries and may still have a chance at the NCAA tournament. By Kevin Echavarria
movie reviews

With a new backdrop, Bad Lieutenant faces controversy

The remake of Bad Lieutenant may have made some bad choices in its updates. By Todd Kushigemachi
Red Alert

Fearing for my life on "Kick a Ginger Day"

Hatred of redheads seems to be a growing fad. The origin of this particular upswing in ginger-bashing can be precisely traced to a single TV show. By Vince Fitzpatrick
Prickery

How to avoid being the classroom's biggest d-bag

Disclaimer: If you are this kid, don’t get offended. Pick up some tips and maybe everyone will hate you a little bit less. By Shivani Banker
Alcoholism

Escaping drunk strangers

We lock eyes for a moment and you smile knowingly. Target-fixed, you trip on your feet to get to my friends and I. By Lindsey Kratochwill
Thursday, November 19
Opinion

Liberal discourse with a side of ice cream

Ben & Jerry of ice cream fame spoke at Ryan Auditorium Wednesday night in an event sponsored by College Democrats. We sent a conservative -- and she actually learned a thing or two. By Hallie Busta
Northwestern Ink

Our webcomic half-asses a sociology paper

Believe it or not, famed sociologist Thorstein Veblen played a mean Ultimate Frisbee back in the day. By Matthew Leib
Why You Should Care

Journalists vs. the legal system: More than just Medill

What we can learn from the stories of Cory Maye and Cameron Todd Willingham. By Matt Zeitlin
Dear Sir or Madam

How not to impress Aunt Marian this Thanksgiving

Remember, a macaroon is not a ping pong ball and a wine glass is not a Solo Cup. By David Tuber
Weekend Getaways

Travel ideas to wipe away winter blues

Ideas for ending your Reading Week with a three-day weekend adventure. By Sarah Davidson
Figure Skating Fingers

Closing the door on family ties

A family incident told from the perspective of a child. By Hira Khan
Poetry

This is a poem for you, lord

lord knows/ i am difficult/ like a watermelon/ loaded/ with inoperable seeds By Tara Stringfellow
Wednesday, November 18
dance marathon

DM's newest emcees almost love Beyonce too much

As if that's possible. By Katherine Zhu
Sports

Meet Northwestern's "no-name" receivers

This year's wide receivers contribute heavily to the team's success and have begun to build a reputation. By Josh Sim
Politics

Guantanamo Bay and the NIMBY effect

Why bringing Gitmo detainees to Illinois might not be such a bad idea. By Sourav Bhowmick
Interview

Regina Taylor on film, fame and ferocity

The actress talks about her work in the entertainment industry, working with famous leading men and being fierce. By Shirley Li
Sportsbars

A Wrigleyville bar run by two former 'Cats

Former Wildcats C.J. Bacher and Keegan Kennedy open a new bar in Wrigleyville geared towards Northwestern students and alumni. By Alexandra Baum
Fiction

Hiking through the ruins of history

How dirty old tennis shoes make history come alive. By Zalman Kelber
Sex Superstitions

The shoe size tall tale, and other sex myths

Everything you thought you knew about penis size, women's orgasms and ejaculation is probably wrong. By Sarah Crocker
Tuesday, November 17
Pop Culture Confessional

Mary-Kate and Ashley -- and you

Our writer does not aspire to be an Olsen twin -- she is one. By Kayleigh Roberts
Fiction

White light

“There’s nowhere to go,” she heard herself say. “It’s everywhere.” By Karishma Bhatt
Sports

Rugby crushes, kills, destroys for another victory

The men's club rugby team scores its second CARFU title in three years. By Colin Becht
Politics

The pitbull wearing lipstick takes on the talk show queen

Oprah's interview with the "rogue" politician shows us a side we have already seen. By Matt Zeitlin
Music

Aerosmith and AFI: adding a little mojo to your music library

Tricks of the trade for music sharing with Mojo. By Sam Daub
hell caesar

How to make your registration CAESAR-free

Meet Schedr, a more user-friendly way to sign up for classes. By Steve Won
Monday, November 16
Movies

You may not love The Messenger, but you won’t forget it

North by Northwestern sat down with the minds behind a film about two enlisted men who notify next of kin of war casualties. By Nick Merrill
Safety Dance

Simple steps toward a safer campus

The reported sexual abuse at Tech on Nov. 10 has Northwestern students concerned about how to stay safe, especially on campus. By Nicki Koetting
Relationships

Gifts to save your long distance relationship

You’ve settled into a fully functional relationship and also managed to form a no-classes-on-Friday schedule. It’s as good as it can get… not. Your significant other disappears amidst scads of duffel bags and suitcases for study abroad, a JR, graduate school, or simply on extended anywhere-but-here adventures. By Stephanie Hu
Entertainment

The sweetest Candy on campus is online

College Candy boldly goes where no women's magazine has gone before. By Nolan Feeney
Video

Gertonberg appreciates the finer things

The only real way to learn about architecture is to build a model of the Guggenheim in your apartment. By Nick Gertonson and Aaron Eisenberg
Politics

Why the U.S. needs to stop hitting on Iran

Why U.S. relations with with Israel could lead to an Iranian roofie. By David Tuber
Poetry Mondays

General E. Lee talks of pines

my uncle gave me a rope / and said knot / and throw it over that pine / and call for Xerxes By Tara Stringfellow
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Terror and faith
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Conflating God with hate

By Julia Haskins

Groups like the Westboro Baptist Church and situations like the Fort Hood shooting blur the lines of faith and hatred. What does it really mean to be religious? 11 COMMENTS

Zoe in Jerusalem: Terror’s all around me

By Zoe Fox

Recently it’s felt like terror threats are the default explanation for everything in Jerusalem.

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