Turning 18 is a milestone in the lives of many teenagers. It signifies becoming an adult and gaining a whole slew of privileges. The Gargoyle asked several members of each class what turning 18 means to them. Read on to see their responses, as well as a list of 18 things you can do when you're 18 and a guide on registering to vote.

The third round of the Hero Bracket is here! You decide who advances! Who will win? Indiana Jones? John McClane? Frodo? Simba? Cast your vote now!

From Austria to Paris, to New York to right here in Urbana, many of Uni High's alumni have gone on to study and pursue careers in language. In many cases, our foreign language department has started this passion for language. Through language classes and trips to other countries the foreign language program has given Uni students the opportunity to get out of the halls and into the world.

The weekend of Jan. 27-29 our local Independent Media Center hosted a convergence of the Occupy movement. This three-day convergence invited anyone and everyone in the community to both educate themselves and to learn how to participate in the movement. Gargoyle reporter Amalia Dolan attended to find out for herself what the local movement is all about.

As students, it is easy to think of ourselves as the bottom of the Uni food chain and point out problems in the governing bodies of the school. However, it important to remember that students make up the largest population within the walls of Uni and thus, the culture, attitudes, and atmosphere of the school are aspects very much in our control. For this reason, we are taking a slightly different stance in this week’s edition of “The State of the Uni”; we will look at the students themselves and examine the mindsets and attitudes that pervade the Uni community.

Last week, the Gargoyle brought you an in-depth feature at the state of Uni's budget and finances. This week, we continue with our series by delving into the Uni's admissions process: What is considered when building a Uni class? Who makes the decision and how? And what kind of pressure are prospective students under to make the cut? Check inside to find out.

Round 2 is here, featuring heroes such as Superman, Captain Kirk, and Disney's Aladdin.

Rather than working on a long research paper during the spring semester as past subfreshmen have done, this year's subfreshmen will be participating in a science fair held by the Illinois Junior Academy of Science (IJAS).

Today President Obama will be giving an update to the entire nation about the state of our country. The Gargoyle would like to take a cue from him and present to you a series on the state of our school. In this first edition, we delve into Uni's budget and finances.

Gargoyle Bracketology is back again for more voting and debate. Last time we focused on the most infamous of movie villains, so it's about time we tackled the more virtuous of film characters. We've changed the criteria this time around. Instead of a hypothetical battle to the death, this is simply a debate over which character is objectively a better hero. A death-match simply wouldn't be appropriate for such morally upstanding individuals. So review your options, cast your vote, and watch the results unfold!

Spirit Week, held annually as a week-long event to boost the school's spirit and encourage students to come to games and support their peers, will be held this year during the week of Jan. 23-27. This year there will be some changes to the standard Spirit Week; check inside for details.

On August 15, Uni High Class of 2007 Alumna Bianca Zaharescu co-founded an after-school program called "Spring Initiative" for middle school students in Clarksdale, Mississippi. The program runs Monday through Friday and keeps Bianca extremely busy. While the job is very rewarding it also comes with many challenges along the way. In this alumna profile, Bianca offers her perspectives, experiences, and advice.

The school email is a big part of student's Uni experiences. From lost emails, to bake sale announcements, to official administration notices, emails help Uni students to know what is going on and to feel more part of the student body. Students use the email system in many different ways, and there are many opinions about what is appropriate usage of the system.

As we jump head first into 2012, the Gargoyle is looking back at the past year. In each top ten list, reporters discuss what they consider 2011's most noteworthy pieces of news, pop culture, and more. Read this edition to find out Thomas Lawless's choices for last year's top internet occurrences.

Mike Dorning has flown on Air Force One, taken vodka shots with former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice while flying over Russia, and eaten dinner with Barack Obama. He graduated from Uni as a member of the Class of 1981. Today, Dorning lives in Washington, D.C., and is a White House Correspondent for Bloomberg News.