In part 7 of the Stressed and Obsessed series, the OG wraps up the series and recommends some courses of action in the climate and stress dialogue.

Recent events in the national news have reaffirmed my disdainful attitude towards this nation's politics and media. Congressional deadlock, groundless ridicule of the president, the obnoxious political circus around firearm regulation, and recent scandals coming from the executive office have all served to reinvigorated my frustration with American politics.

On Saturday, May 18, Uni High students, parents, faculty, and alumni gathered at the Tryon Festival Theater in the Krannert Center for the graduation of the class of 2013. Here's some highlights from the event.

A while ago, the results for next school year's Executive Student Council and each class's representatives were announced. With candidates now being required to give speeches, along with some other policy changes, we asked some of the winning candidates reflect upon this year's new election process.

Much has happened since the class of 2013 first passed through the doorways of Uni in 2008. As the seniors have now graduated, we at the Gargoyle would like to recognize them. Here, we look back at the last five years and present to you a selection of small moments and milestones.

It's a familiar scene to Uni students. Filing into Uni Gym, sitting in orderly rows, and staying still for hours as the administration recognizes and honors those who have achieved more than any of their peers. But is it the best system?

Food Pantry Club will host a car wash on Saturday, May 25, from 1 to 4 p.m. Each car owner can choose an amount of money to give to the club, and all proceeds will go to the Wesley Food Pantry in Urbana.

Staff Reporter Cole A. Petruzzi offers his thoughts on student reactions to academic and athletic achievements.

This year’s Gargoyle Auction took place on Sunday, April 14 at Uni Gym. Despite a smaller number of attendees compared to last year's Gala, the Gargoyle Auction managed to raise over $24,000.

Next Friday, May 24, Uni’s Habitat for Humanity Club is hosting a carnival at the Lilly family's barn. The proceeds will go toward English teacher Steve Rayburn’s 500-mile bike ride fundraiser for the Clarksdale area habitat chapter.

As the end of the school year approaches, everybody’s bogged down with what seems to be a hearty entree of test dates and assignment deadlines, served with a hefty dessert of various extracurricular end-of-year activities on the side. That’s why it’s important to step back a little bit from all the carnage.

After her first year at Uni, assistant director Ms. Warren-Grice has been at work to better Uni's climate and get to know students. I got a chance to learn about her experience and new hopes she has for the school.

"The Great Gatsby" stays wonderfully close to the book, with moments of greatness. However, most of it felt like it tried too hard to be artistic and deep, and many times it felt nothing like the 1920s when the movie takes place. A&E Editor Sierra Maniates-Selvin recommends that you see the movie, but wait until it comes out on DVD.

The girls soccer team's season ended last Friday with a 0-3 loss to St. Thomas more. They finished the season with a 6-8-1 record.

With the end of the school year fast approaching we look back on all the great things from the last quarter--and jeer the things we won't miss. We're excited about some of the changes and events Uni has put on, but what happened to climate change?