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The Spice of Life: Visual Art at Uni

Feel like you haven't seen a piece of art or beauty in days? Ever wonder if Uni students make time to express their creativity? Click inside to see where visual art shows in the halls of Uni.

Audio slideshow: Scenes from Subbie Retreat '10

Uni's annual subbie retreat was held on Aug. 27 at Crystal Lake Park. Students of the Class of 2015 made new friends, while hula hooping their way through the day. Overall, the day was a success and a lot of fun for those involved. Check inside for some pictures of the festivities.

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!

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.

Audio slideshow: A Uni success story — Coaches vs. Cancer

Last month, Uni High joined in the fight against cancer by joining Coaches vs. Cancer, a nationwide effort by American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches to raise money to help find a cure for cancer. The result was a Uni success story: $2,200 was raised for the American Cancer Society's research efforts.

Audio slideshow: The wonderland of Winter Formal 2010

Uni High's favorite formal dance took place Jan. 9 in the Illini Union, and the event was the best part of coming back to school after a long winter break. Eric Chen, Chris Yoder, and Japanese teacher Hiroko Ito all took photos of students in their formal gear as they gave their best poses. Come on in and see for yourself!

Video game review: "Dragon Age: Origins" disappoints

When Gargoyle reporter Luke Karmazin heard that famed maker of role-playing games BioWare had released a new title, he did what any good game reviewer does: He bought it. See what Luke thought of BioWare's latest offering, and find out whether or not you should be playing it.

Video game review: "The Ballad of Gay Tony"

So if you are looking to unwind and relax after finals, you would be hard-pressed to find a better option than sitting back, committing a felony or two, and outwitting the police in what can definitely be called the wildest "Grand Theft Auto" game yet. Check inside for Luke Karmazin's review. "This expansion shows that there is still plenty of life left in the 'Grand Theft Auto' universe," he writes.

Audio slideshow: More scenes from Subbie Retreat '09

Here are some more scenes from this year's subbie retreat, which took place Aug. 28. Whether they were building candy houses, participating in the subbie version of the Olympics, or pulling their hardest during tug-of-war, the school's newest students got to know each other better thanks to the retreat's games and activities.

Audio slideshow: Uni girls cross country on the move

Last year the Uni girls cross country team had to deal with a lack of numbers. But this year is a different story. The team has doubled in size, and the depth has resulted in excellent team performances. Led by senior Elizabeth Russell, the Illineks will be a tough opponent when the IHSA postseason begins in late October.

Audio slideshow: Uni boys soccer kicks into gear

So far, the 2009 boys soccer campaign has had its share of ups and downs, but the high points have definitely been memorable. The Illineks have put together a 6-4-2 varsity record on the eve of Thursday's matchup against Champaign Central. Check inside for a glimpse of the soccer season so far.

Getting to know Uni: Orientation '09 in music and photos

Before the subbie retreat or even the opening-day assembly, there was the new student orientation for Uni High subfreshmen and transfers. On Aug. 14, newcomers got to know Uni a little better before the school year began five days later. Members of the subbie buddy program organized the day's events, and Kahlilah Cooke was there to document the activities.

Snapshots from Subbie Retreat '09

The annual subbie retreat took place today, giving the school's newest students a chance to get to know each other better. Rain prevented the Class of 2014 from going to Meadowbrook Park for the day, so they had to make do with Uni Gym and assorted classrooms. Still, with the help of their subbie buddies, they had a great time!

Island hopping: Uni students go to Greece

This summer, a group of Uni students led by history teacher Chris Butler headed off to the beautiful mainland and islands of Greece for a two-week trip. They explored archaeological sites and the gorgeous islands, getting a full immersion of Greek history and culture. Check out their pictures, Animoto style!
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