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Schapiro talks social diversity By Shane McKeon
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University President Morton Schapiro said there should be no excuses for Northwestern to limit the number of admitted students with financial need given the University’s economic resources at a forum on socioeconomic diversity Friday afternoon. Students presented anecdotes about socioeconomic diversity, discussing where NU stands on these issues and how it can improve. “We have the sixth-largest endowment,” Schapiro said. “There’s no reason we shouldn’t be a leader in increasing affordability.” Schapiro answered questions from both a panel of students and from audience members, some of whom were faculty. Nearly 200 people crowded into Harris Hall for the forum, organized by Associated Student Government and Quest Scholars Network. ASG vice president of B-status finances Kenny Mok asked if Schapiro supported the proposed U.S.-centric Social Inequalities and Diversities requirement. The proposal calls for a University-wide requirement in which students would have to take an approved course on issues on diversity and social inequalities. It also includes an extracurricular component
involving Sustained Dialogue discussions. “Students don’t want to see another five years where this issue is in limbo,” the Weinberg junior said. Schapiro showed modest support for the requirement, saying “having one of these requirements is a good idea,” but that it wouldn’t be a cure-all for making students more empathetic. Later, Schapiro said promoting empathy among students is hugely important to him. “If Northwestern University doesn’t make people more empathetic, then we’ve failed them, because that’s what the world is about,” he said. Schapiro also said the requirement should be worked out between students and faculty because faculty decide which classes count toward degrees. The faculty’s role in making NU more inclusive was a prominent theme throughout the discussion. Schapiro said it’s difficult for administrators to make faculty more aware of students’ different financial backgrounds because of the independence the University grants them. “Faculty have a lot of autonomy, and that’s what makes all of our institutions great,” he said. “But it means you can’t tell them what to do.” Before Schapiro took questions, » See DIVERSITY, page 9
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science guy Bill Nye speaks about the importance of addressing climate change at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall on Friday night. College Democrats brought Nye to Northwestern to speak about his environmental efforts and his role in promoting science education and research.
Bill Nye: Fight climate change By Shane McKeon
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A familiar face in middle and high school science classes, Bill Nye called on Northwestern students of all majors Friday to consider the following: Anyone can help to combat climate change. Throughout his 90-minute talk
to a sold-out crowd at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, he told audience members they could “change the world.” Nye has used his celebrity status following “Science Guy” to advocate for action on climate change. He presented evidence that the temperature has increased over the last century. “People who are in denial of climate change are just not paying attention,” Nye said, “or they’re working very hard to protect special
interests that are their own, not the world’s.” Nye’s talk, sponsored by College Democrats, often mixed science and politics. He critiqued politicians and public figures that don’t believe in climate change, evolution or mandatory vaccinations for children. He also said the federal government should play a larger role in » See NYE, page 9
Actress Laverne 3 Divvy stations planned for NU Cox to speak at NU By Matthew Choi
By Matthew Choi
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Actress and activist Laverne Cox will speak at Northwestern later this month as A&O Productions’ spring speaker, the group announced Sunday night. Cox, a transgender woman, will speak April 28 at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall on issues of gender, race and class. Cox, who plays Sophia Burset on the Netflix show “Orange is the New Black,” became the first openly transgender actress to receive a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. She will share her experiences confronting social biases and inequality. Cox’s talk is part of her nationwide tour, “Ain’t I a Woman: My Journey to Womanhood.” The event, hosted by A&O, Rainbow Alliance and One Book One Northwestern, will include a Q&A session. People will be able to send questions through Twitter and Facebook before the talk. Michelle Margulis, outgoing
president of Rainbow Alliance, said she hopes Cox’s speech will engage more students in discussions of » See A&O, page 9
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Three Divvy stations are set to open on Northwestern’s campus before the start of the next academic year. The bike-sharing stations will be located near Norris University Center, Technological Institute and Scott Hall or The Arch. The stations will be part of Evanston’s partnership with Divvy, a bikesharing program based in Chicago. Evanston will have eight stations, one of which will be on or adjacent to NU’s campus, said Ylda Capriccioso, Evanston’s intergovernmental affairs coordinator. Campus locations for the stations were determined by surveys conducted by Associated Student Government, the Office of Sustainability and the city, said Kevin Harris, ASG’s vice president for community relations. Norris and the area around The Arch and Scott Hall were selected because they are convenient locations for students, faculty and staff, said Rob Whittier, director of the Office of Sustainability. Norris also hosts events for the Evanston
community, and The Arch is close to Evanston Public Library. He added Tech was chosen because it has the largest capacity and highest academic traffic. NU will finance two of the
stations located on or adjacent to campus — the Norris station and one of the Sheridan locations, Harris said. The other Sheridan location » See DIVVY, page 9
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riding into evanston Divvy, a Chicago-based company, has more than 3,000 bikes across the city. Northwestern is partnering with Evanston to host three Divvy bike-sharing stations on campus, which are set to open before the start of the next academic year.
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