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Archive - Nov 16, 2006

First person: Lock-in madness

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So what's it like to spend all night locked up inside Uni? Bethany Hutchens was one of 68 juniors and seniors who took part in the United for Uganda lock-in this weekend. She gives the rest of us a glimpse of what went on. Posted Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, The OG.

Photos: Raising money, having fun at United for Uganda lock-in

The student group United for Uganda sponsored a lock-in Saturday night through Sunday morning to raise funds to help former child soldiers in Uganda. Check out these photos from the fun-filled event, which netted more than $1,000. A dozen local businesses chipped in by donating food for the participants. Posted Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, The OG.

Changing places: From player to coach, before she even graduates

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Most coaches are ex-players themselves, but senior Bianca Zaharescu, co-head coach of the subbie girls team, is coaching while still a Uni player and student herself. Posted Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, The OG.

Column: Illinois fitness fundamentals are flawed

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Shouldn't exemption from fitness be an equal right for all athletes? Andrea Park says, "Yes!" Posted Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, The OG.

Reader response: R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what it means to me

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Ruthie Welch responds to Sarah Pfander's column about infidelity, printed in the Sept. 22 issue of the Gargoyle. Sarah Pfander then defends her opinions with a reply.

Film review: "The Departed"

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The overall tone and level of acting achieved in Martin Scorsese's latest film is superb, but does the legendary director go too far in his attempt to twist the plot? Michael Belmont gives his opinion inside.

Girls basketball preview: Illineks ready for season opener tonight

Varsity basketball is back, and it begins tonight at Kenney Gym as the girls play Atwood-Hammond. Last year the Illineks won their opener against the Rajenes 45-36, with 14 points from Rachel Skoza.

On our honor: Are students ready to police themselves?

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A schoolwide vote in early October showed Uni students are interested in establishing a student-run honor council. With an honor code already in place, what other changes are in store for how Uni deals with cheating? Posted Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, The OG.

A whole new world: One student's journey to Japan

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Bethany Hutchens spent six weeks this summer in Japan with the scholarship program Youth For Understanding. She experienced a new family, a new high school, and a new way of life. Posted Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, The OG.

Japan sidebar: How to set up a homestay

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Interested in doing a homestay abroad at some point? Bethany Hutchens offers some advice based on her own six-week experience in Japan. Posted Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, The OG.

Got problems? Ask Elaine

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For anything from relationships to family issues, feel free to ask the Gargoyle's resident advice giver, Elaine Gu. Posted Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, The OG.