University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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Studying on the steps of Angell Hall, a student basks in the early fall sunshine. Un- sea ' sonably warm weather late into the fall prompted students to move outdoors to study. photo by Jon Hammer The year was one of challenges and one of triumphs. By working together and supporting one another we were abletoovercomeeach obstacle to meet every challenge. Less than a week after classes began we were shaken to the core by the horrific events of September 1 1 .Later that evening, we filled the Diag with the light of 10,000 candles to show our support for our fellow Americans. Taking advantage of the newly- added express computing station, a group of students access the Internet without having to wait for an open computer in the Fishbowl. The construction in Angell and Mason Halls inconve- nienced students; however, the Fish- bowl was just as crowded as ever before, photo by Ben Hayes Opening | 3

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Wearing a gay pride ribbon, a child is held by her fathers as they participate in the Kiss-In held in the Diag. The event was part of Queer Visibility Week, which promoted acceptance while opposing the anti- gay protest held in Ann Arbor by Reverend Fred Phelps. photo by Su- san Chalmers We sang ' The Victors and rallied behind our Wolverines both in their victories and in their defeats. We celebrated the Field Hockey team when they defeated Maryland, capturing the NCAA National Championship, being the first women ' s team at the University to win such a title. With hopeful expectations we welcomedTommyAmaker as the new head coach for the Men ' s Basketball team. Illuminated with the light of 10,000 candles, students fill the Diag on the evening of Sep- tember 11. The vigil attracted more than 15,000 students, staff, fac- ulty, and Ann Ar- bor residents, photo by Kate Maher Opening | 5