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  • Cheers & Jeers: Thanksgiving break '09 edition

    Nov 24, Opinions

    It's Thanksgiving! Who doesn't love a holiday entirely devoted to eating delicious food — er, we mean, "being thankful"? Even if you don't celebrate, who couldn't use the extra three days off? Naturally, senior editors Laura Dripps and Maritza Mestre give the autumn holiday a big thumbs up. So what else is on their list?

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

    Nov 24, News

    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. How did they fare? Check inside to find out.

  • Unofficial Uni graduation requirements: Nerdery edition

    Nov 24, Features

    While you're knocking out that endless list of class requirements that becomes your ticket to graduation, take time to reflect on the little things, no less important, that flavor your Uni experience. Hand-picked by your trusty seniors Katherine Allen, Hadley Hauser, and Diana Liu, this listing of Uni quirks will either rekindle old memories or spark new dread.

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

    Nov 24, Opinions

    In their debut OG Vlog, senior editors Laura Dripps and Maritza Mestre muse about the nature of high school friendship with their special guest, sophomore Jamie Blue. So kick back and enjoy this first edition of their takes on high school life.

  • Roving Reporter: How do you celebrate Thanksgiving?

    Nov 24, Opinions

    In light of the holidays, Roving Reporter is making yet another appearance. Uni High is celebrating Thanksgiving with a well-deserved break, so 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.

In Focus


Photo Credit: David Porreca
Fabulous Freshman Emma Hoyer (24) takes control of the basketball during Uni's 55-54 overtime victory Saturday afternoon against Chrisman. The 6-foot freshman scored eight points and grabbed a team-high 13 rebounds in the win. The Illineks played two games in five hours as the 23rd annual McDonald's Comet Classic got underway at Oakwood High School. In the morning the girls beat Westville 59-43. Hoyer finished the day with 23 points and 26 rebounds, while sophomore Jamie Blue had 42 points, 15 rebounds, and 15 assists. Tournament action resumed Monday as Uni beat Hoopeston Area 48-35 at Oakwood Grade School. On Tuesday, the Illineks fell to Shiloh 62-32 for their first loss of the season. To see our previous "In Focus" photos, click here.

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