Author Marc Aronson has made a career out of writing for young audiences, and earlier this fall Uni students had a chance to meet him. The subfreshmen, in fact, spent two hours talking with him about his book "Race." Later on, Gargoyle reporter Hadley Hauser chatted with Aronson about his work and what it takes to be a writer.

Uni's third annual Cultural Fair was a huge success, and Gargoyle photographers were there to capture the fun. In their first photo essay, they covered the fair's cultural and culinary delights. In this second and final photo essay, they chronicle the day's entertainment, including African drumming, step dancing, and hip-hop music.

The third annual Uni High Cultural Fair took place on a mild and sunny Oct. 3. Featuring dishes from dozens of ethnic booths and a wide array of music, dance, and art, the celebration was a huge success. Participants came away with satisfied stomachs and a new appreciation for the diversity that exists in our community.

For two hours on Oct. 3, the Uni community joined together in a celebration of diversity and difference as the school hosted its third annual Cultural Fair. In this first of two photo essays, the OG looks at the many booths that made the fair such a success. In our second photo essay, we'll highlight the day's entertainment.

After weeks of planning and days of counting down, Uni High's third annual Cultural Fair is just a few hours away. The event will take place outside Uni Gym from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today. The festivities will feature 30 booths, rapper Krukid, the Alpha Phi Alpha Step Team, and other attractions.

Last year's Cultural Fair had Uni students, parents, and staff dancing in the street thanks to the U of I Center for African Studies' Mara-Giri Project and other entertainers. Expect this year's lineup to get people moving as well. Among the highlights: Ugandan rapper Krukid and the Alpha Phi Alpha Step Team.

There's going to be a lot to pack into just two hours on Friday as the third annual Uni High Cultural Fair takes over Uni Gym and nearby Stoughton Street. Aramael Pena-Alcantara has some suggestions for how you can plan your midday festivities. Come on in and take a look.

The countdown to the third annual Cultural Fair continues, but there are a few more items that organizers need before the Friday extravaganza kicks off. Check inside for an update as Uni High gets ready for a memorable midday break of food, entertainment, conversation, and cultural diversity.

It's true. Many parents and students have come together to organize more than 20 booths for this Friday's Cultural Fair. More than one-half will feature food contributions from the U.S. and around the world. Check inside for an updated list. Are you missing? If so, no worries. There is still time and space for you to join the fun.

The third annual Uni High Cultural Fair is less than a week away. For two hours on Friday, Oct. 3, Stoughton Street will be filled with students, faculty, parents, and friends of the school as they celebrate ethnic and cultural diversity. In our latest update, parent Jennifer Hamer dispels some of the myths about the fair and explains how you can participate.

The third annual Uni High Cultural Fair is only a week away. For two hours on Oct. 3, Uni Gym and nearby Stoughton Street will be filled with the sights, sounds, and foods of dozens of different ethnicities and cultures. Entertainment will include a step competition involving Alpha Phi Alpha, one of the guest contributors to this year's event.

Uni High's third annual Cultural Fair is barely a week away. The Oct. 3 event promises to be spectacular, but organizers need your help. To do our part, the Online Gargoyle will be hosting a "Countdown to Cultural Fair '08," a daily update by the event's organizers. Our first update comes from freshman Aramael Pena-Alcantara.

Uni High is getting ready for its third annual Cultural Fair. On Oct. 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Uni students will gather in and around Uni Gym for a midday break of dancing, conversation, learning about different cultures, and, of course, eating! Check inside to learn how you can help — and watch a video of last year's fair!