The Online Gargoyle

Cheers & Jeers: Thanksgiving break '09 edition

Maritza Mestre — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:45:00 -0600

Thanksgiving

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Chess: Team of Ruan, Sigalov places 12th at national tournament

Danny Ge — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:54:55 -0600

OAK BROOK — On Saturday and Sunday, while most Uni students were finishing their homework and getting ready the three-day fall break, freshmen George Ruan and Max Sigalov were locked in fierce competition. They were in Oak Brook, a suburb of Chicago, playing in the 2009 National Youth Action Chess Tournament.

Unofficial Uni graduation requirements: Nerdery edition

Hadley Hauser — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:56:46 -0600

Even as subbies, we are trained to compile a master list of pursuits and obligations that will eventually be entered on the résumé that determines whether the doors to our dream colleges will be open or shut. Along the way, all of us discover the less-formal milestones that truly define our time here at Uni.

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OG Vlog '09-'10: High school friendship edition

Laura Dripps — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:17:49 -0600

LAST WINTER, THANKS to Lauren Piester and Lor Sligar, the Online Gargoyle began publishing a video blog several times a month.

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Roving Reporter: How do you celebrate Thanksgiving?

Kahlilah Cooke — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:20:25 -0600

In light of the holidays, Roving Reporter is making yet another appearance. Uni High is celebrating Thanksgiving with a well-deserved break. We went around asking students and faculty members what they like to do to put their own twist on this day of thanks and feasting.

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Gaga for the Lady: Gargoyle guide to entertainment, the week of Nov. 23-29

Eleni Yannelis — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:25:13 -0600

There's nothing as epic as "New Moon" on the horizon in the entertainment world this week, but there's still plenty to keep you busy during your Thanksgiving break. If movies about ninja assassins and post-apocalyptic wanderings aren't to your liking, then take a listen to Lady Gaga's newest album, which has won over Katy Metcalf as the pick of the week.

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Fall play '09 photo essay: "The Miser," Act I

Stephanie Overmier — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:14:09 -0600

UNI'S PRODUCTION OF "THE MISER" AT A GLANCE
When it took place: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5; 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7
Where it was staged: North Attic Playhouse
Director: Barbara Ridenour (for cast and crew, see list below)

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Film review: Cliché romance of "New Moon" proves irresistible

Eleni Yannelis — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:23:13 -0600

“The Twilight Saga: New Moon”
Starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner

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Boys basketball preview '10: Illineks aim high as new season approaches

Eric Chen — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:35:25 -0600

2009-10 BOYS BASKETBALL AT A GLANCE
Head Coach: Joel Beesley (15th season), 154-176
2008-09 Varsity Record : 16-8 overall, 10-2 East Central Illinois Conference (co-champions); lost to St. Thomas More in Class 2A regionals
Losses: Malcolm Taylor (starting guard), Alan Kessler (starting forward), Charlie Wan

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Column: It's closed again …

Nancy Tang — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:01:55 -0600

NANCY TANG
Gargoyle staff reporter

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Turkeys in the kitchen! Food Pantry Club gears up for Thanksgiving food sale

Kahlilah Cooke — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:32:57 -0600

URBANA — When Uni's Food Pantry Club wanted to try something a little different to rake in the cash, junior Lilli Pearson had an idea.

In light of the holiday season, she suggested spicing things up with a Thanksgiving food sale.

"All we do is pizza sales and bake sales, and I thought it would be interesting to add variety and try something different," she said.

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"We all had to juggle like mad!" The aftermath of illness at Uni

Luke Karmazin — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:11:58 -0600

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CD review: Snide commentary, sweet synth yield solid follow-up from The Swimmers

Katy Metcalf — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:25:49 -0600

"PEOPLE ARE SOFT"
The Swimmers
U.S. release date: Nov. 4, 2009

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"This is your lesson": Elevator off-limits to students for rest of school year

Danny Ge — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:38:05 -0600

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Girls basketball: Blue, Hoyer lead Illineks to victory in season opener

Eunjung Kim — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:52:51 -0600

UNI AT ATWOOD-HAMMOND (SOUTH PIATT CO-OP) AT A GLANCE
When & Where: Thursday, Nov. 19, Atwood-Hammond High School
Result: Uni 59, Atwood-Hammond (South Piatt Co-op) 45
Season Record: 1-0 overall, 0-0 East Central Illinois Conference

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Column: "New Moon" mania

Eleni Yannelis — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:07:30 -0600

ELENI YANNELIS
Gargoyle assistant editor

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"This is definitely a new one": Obscene graffiti removed from north stairwell

Will Fernandez — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:06:48 -0600

URBANA — On Tuesday evening, U of I Facilities & Services removed obscene graffiti from the north stairwell of Uni. The graffiti, which contained a reference to oral sex, was found near the door that leads to the North Attic.

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Column: Stop that!

Jenny Cooke — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:51:10 -0600

JENNY COOKE
Gargoyle staff reporter

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Take it "Up" a notch with StudCo's movie night

Nikita Dutta — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:32:23 -0600

"UP"

What: All-school movie night

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Girls basketball preview '10: New coach, new team look to make some noise this season

Eunjung Kim — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:57:32 -0600

2009-10 GIRLS BASKETBALL AT A GLANCE
Head Coach: Jeff Blue (first season); succeeds Rebecca Murphy (15 seasons)
2008-09 Varsity Record : 16-9 overall, 9-3 East Central Illinois Conference; lost to St. Joseph-Ogden 57-53 in Class 2A regional semifinal

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