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Fall play diary '09: Isn't Mars bright tonight?

Katy Metcalf — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:48:34 -0600

UNI'S PRODUCTION OF "THE MISER" AT A GLANCE
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5; 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7
Where: North Attic Playhouse
Tickets: $7 for adults; $6 for students, seniors, and children
Director: Barbara Ridenour (for cast and crew, see list below)

UFU movie day to kick off personal sacrifice campaign

Laura Dripps — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:32:45 -0600

URBANA — The student group United for Uganda will host a movie day Friday in order to kick off the organization's personal sacrifice campaign.

Column: Less was more for 2009 Halloween costumes

Jenny Cooke — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:21:30 -0600

"HALLOWEEN IS THE one night a year when a girl can dress like a total slut, and no other girls can say anything about it."

These words were uttered by the immortal Cady Heron in the 2004 movie "Mean Girls." While Cady may not be entirely real, her message most definitely is.

Blogging NaNoWriMo: Week 1 of literary abandon

Katy Metcalf — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:01:07 -0600

NATIONAL NOVEL WRITING MONTH AT A GLANCE
What: National Novel Writing Month — also known as NaNoWriMo — is an online contest that challenges people to write a 50,000-word novel in one month.
When: The annual event began right after midnight Nov. 1 and will conclude at 11:59 p.m. Nov. 30.

Column: Lying about the sun

Will Fernandez — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:35:04 -0600

WILL FERNANDEZ
Gargoyle assistant editor

Fall play diary '09: The sweet smell of … the North Attic?

Anna Gooler — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:30:33 -0600

About one-quarter of Uni students receive H1N1 vaccine

Mohammad Jaber — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:21:00 -0600

Video: Let there be rock — air guitar comes to Uni

Will Fernandez — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:06:24 -0600

HAVE YOU EVER tried to play a Jimi Hendrix solo that was so difficult that you weren't able go a few strums before failing miserably? Well, a new club at Uni is there for you to live out your rock 'n' roller dreams without all the practice.

Fall play diary '09: Tech week from a techie's perspective

Adam Joseph — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:55:38 -0600

Gargoyle guide to the week in entertainment, Nov. 2-8

Eleni Yannelis — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:38:11 -0600

It looks like a slow week for the entertainment. From a remake of the classic "Christmas Carol" coming out in theaters (in 3D?!?) to The Swimmers' latest album in the music world, there aren’t too many highly anticipated new releases. Check below for more about this week's films, CDs, DVDs, video games, and local shows.

Boys cross country: Illineks head to state finals for second straight year

Gargoyle Sports Staff — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:08:34 -0600

Girls cross country: Team improves over last year's sectional but falls short of state

Gargoyle Sports Staff — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:01:45 -0600

Fall play diary '09: Why is there padding THERE?

Katy Metcalf — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:44:58 -0600

Fall play '09: "The Miser" arrives at Uni

Nikita Dutta — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:52:16 -0600

A 50K race in … writing?

Eric Chen — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:10:23 -0500

NATIONAL NOVEL WRITING MONTH AT A GLANCE
What: National Novel Writing Month — also known as NaNoWriMo — is an online contest that challenges people to write a 50,000-word novel in one month.
When: The annual event begins right after midnight Nov. 1 and concludes at 11:59 p.m. Nov. 30.

Trick or treat: Top 10 Halloween treats

Katherine Allen — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:07:38 -0500

Ahh, Halloween. What was once a celebration to honor the dead has now turned into a commercialized holiday where kids run around in costumes to get candy. But we don’t mind the change. We love all the lovely treats we can get just by ringing a doorbell. Read on to see what's on Katherine Allen's Halloween checklist for this year.

10. Toothbrush

CD review: Welcome to outer space, Mr. Cudi

Will Fernandez — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:31:36 -0500

Kid Cudi

Photo essay: A run in the park with girls cross country

Will Fernandez — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:20:01 -0500

KICKAPOO STATE PARK — The Uni girls clinched a berth in Saturday's IHSA Class 1A sectionals in Decatur thanks to their fourth-place performance last weekend at the eight-team St. Joseph regional meet.

Video/slideshow: Looking back at Pygmalion Music Festival '09

Will Fernandez — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:12:29 -0500

NO ONE CAN deny that Champaign-Urbana is becoming pretty hip. With high rises and new restaurants sprouting up, our humble university town is finally having a much-needed growth spurt.

Time running short? Here's your guide to last-minute Halloween shopping

Elizabeth Allen — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:45:59 -0500

LAST-MINUTE HALLOWEEN SHOPPING AT A GLANCE:
Dallas & Co: Located at 101 E. University Ave. in Champaign, this old favorite is your one-stop shop. Visit here if your time is very limited. For more information: (217) 351-5974.