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  • Spring play '10: Cast announced and rehearsals begin

    Feb 9, News

    Director Barbara Ridenour has announced the cast of this year's spring play, "Wild Oats," a comedy by James McLure. Based on a 1791 British play, the Americanized version transposes the setting from 18th-century England to the Old West. With plenty of comedic elements, it looks to be quite a crowd pleaser.

  • Gargoyle guide to the week in entertainment, Feb. 8-15

    Feb 9, A&E

    Tired of the snow … and class … and all these midterms and tests that just keep popping up? Well never fear, Agora Days is almost here! In the meantime, there are some great new releases in films, CDs, DVDs, and video games to tide you over! Check inside to see what's new this week.

  • CD review: Spoon's low-fi "Transference" is transfixing

    Feb 7, A&E

    The Texas band has been releasing slick rock since 2000, and "Transference" continues the tradition of sparse romantic melodies written under the single principle of less is more. There is no flashy synth or tricky guitar; rather, every note is incredibly important to the whole — plunky piano, grinding bass, and all. Music critic Katy Metcalf is just fine with that.

  • Girls basketball: Blue comes back with career-high 34 points as Illineks end regular season

    Feb 6, Sports

    (UPDATE: Uni beat Hoopeston Area 51-34 in first-round Class 2A playoff game Monday night, will play St. Thomas More in regional semifinals 6 p.m. Thursday.) Sophomore playmaker Jamie Blue returned to the court Feb. 1 after a six-week absence due to a broken hand and led the Illineks to a 81-26 victory.

  • Cheers & Jeers: February '10 edition

    Feb 5, Opinions

    With about four months (but who’s counting?) left in the school year, we’re all more than halfway done. A lot of things have been going swimmingly well. But how long can we suppress our cynical sides? Check inside to find out who comes out on top in the OG’s recurring optimist/pessimist battle.

In Focus


Photo Credit: Sindha Agha
It's a Race! Sophomore Chris Nguyen claws his way to the finish line with the help of Uni alum Hugh Monahan during the fun and games of Spirit Assembly 2010, which took place during eighth hour on Thursday, Jan. 28, in Kenney Gym. The annual Spirit Week festivities kicked off Monday, Jan. 25, with Pajama Day, followed by Culture Tuesday. With Wednesday came Animal Day. Thursday featured shortened class periods as students sported their class colors in preparation for the assembly. Later that evening, the girls varsity basketball team celebrated Senior Night against Normal Calvary Christian. The team honored Erika Belmont, Laura Dripps, Rachel Harmon, Maritza Mestre, and Michelle Wong. On Friday the fun concluded with Twin Day. To see our previous "In Focus" photos, click here.

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