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Prom '10 slideshow: Before the dance …

Check out the third and final installment of our Prom '10 slideshows. Before students entered the Alice Campbell Alumni Center on the evening of May 1, many met to take pictures and go out to dinner. In parks, backyards, and gardens, students made pre-prom memories for the years to come. See for yourself!

Plucking away

I generally like to think of myself as someone who looks put together and can dress herself, but getting ready for prom was a different matter.

With my two sisters gone and my mother busy for the night, I was nervous about how I was going to look when prom came around. I had my dress but I had no idea what to do with my hair and make-up.

Prom '10 slideshow: Chilling and mingling at the Big Dance

The second installment of our Prom '10 slideshow is here! At the Alice Campbell Alumni Center students gathered for a night of dancing. However they not only danced, but talked, ate, and relaxed on the couches. Check out the photos of students who were able to enjoy each other's company off the dance floor.

Prom '10 slideshow: Star treatment on the red carpet

Prom '10, with the theme of Old Hollywood, was held Saturday at the Alice Campbell Alumni Center in Urbana. More than 100 students attended the event dressed in their formal attire, making for plenty of exciting pictures as prom-goers danced the night away, at least until it was time to head to post-prom at the Illini Union. Check inside for the first installment of our slideshows.

Prom '10: From a guy's perspective

Almost every girl remembers her first high school prom. But when it comes to a guy's perspective of prom, it can be seen as a daunting task. Just a little attention to detail can make the difference in assuring a memorable evening. Gargoyle reporter Will Fernandez is here to give his fellow guys a few tips for the big night.

Nancy's Beauty Blogger for Prom '10 Series: Adding Old Hollywood glamour to your prom look

Classic Hollywood style always recalls images of simple elegance and effortless grandeur. As beauty expert Nancy Tang suggests, Marilyn-esque lips are among the few ways to steal some glamor from this time period for your own prom look this weekend.

That "Old Hollywood" style: A guide to prom girl fashion

Most likely, girls will have already picked their dresses for this year's Old Hollywood-themed prom. Old Hollywood flourished from the late 1910s to the late 1950s, reaching its peak in the 1930s with the likes of Claudette Colbert and Greta Garbo. But how exactly would Uni prom-goers follow this fashion code? Sindha Agha and Eleni Yannelis have some advice for the girls.

Prom photo essay, Pt. 3: What happened after "A Night In Vegas"?

After enjoying a Vegas-themed prom at the Champaign Country Club, many students attended the PFO-sponsored post prom at Campus Recreation Center-East. More than 80 students showed up in the early-morning hours of May 10 for card games, swimming, basketball, dodgeball, movies, video games, and plenty of good food.

Prom photo essay, Pt. 2: A night of dancing and poker continues

Take another trip back to May 9, when more than 100 Uni juniors and seniors and their prom dates spent the evening at the Champaign Country Club enjoying "A Night in Vegas." Promgoers had plenty of fun on the dance floor, but they also took advantage of the Vegas theme to try their luck at the poker table.

Prom photo essay, Pt. 1: Stepping out at the Champaign Country Club

Prom '09, with the theme of A Night in Vegas, was held Saturday at the Champaign Country Club. More than 100 students attended the event dressed in their formal attire, making for many exciting pictures. Check inside for the first installment of our photo coverage.

Prom '09: Meet the royal contenders

The selections for the prom court ballot have been announced. This year marks the implementation of a new type of selection system. The final prom court will be voted on at prom itself, which will take place tonight at the Champaign Country Club from 8:30 to 11:45. Check inside for a look into the new system and the final ballot.

Know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em: A guide to prom-night card playing

On Saturday, Uni promgoers will head to the Champaign Country Club for dancing, frolicking — and card playing. In keeping with the Night in Vegas theme, a poker table will be set up for students who want to test their card skills. Need to brush up? Kahlilah Cooke can help.

Where to eat? A prom restaurant guide

Prom is much more than the dance itself. The restaurant where you choose to eat beforehand can have lots of impact on the overall quality of your night. So Erika Belmont and Maritza Mestre recently sampled the offerings at four popular C-U restaurants with the needs of Uni promgoers in mind, and they came back with this guide.

The Mixtape: Prom '09 edition

Prom is coming up this Saturday, and "The Mixtape" is back just in time for the big dance. A&E co-editor Sindha Agha has compiled some of her favorite dance tunes for the ultimate prom mix. Whether you need a little something to keep you awake after the 5K as you get ready, music to get the dance floor going, or tunes to keep you going at post prom, Sindha's got the mix for you.

Don't forget the flowers: A guide to florists and related advice for Prom '09

Time is running out! With prom just a few days away, the last-minute things like getting the corsage or boutonnière for your date must be attended to. Don't accidentally leave out the small details in the rush to prepare for prom! Check out this handy florist guide for prices, comments, contacts, and boutonnière-attachment instructions.
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