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Archive - Feb 2006

StudCo to sponsor chocolate fun at all-school movie night

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Don't say StudCo never pampered us. Come to the free showing of "Charlie and Chocolate Factory" this Saturday, treats and other refreshments included.

Column: Back to school

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It's not easy, but Michelle Gao adjusts to life after Agora Days.

Students lobby in Springfield for comprehensive sex-education funding

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Seventeen Uni students will join hundreds of advocates from throughout the state today in support of a bill that would provide grants for comprehensive sex ed. Posted Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006, The OG.

Isaac Chambers places second in photo contest

The freshman was one of three people with a Uni connection to gain the attention of judges in a contest that featured entries from more than 230 photographers.

Yearbook, Gargoyle win publication honors

The Southern Illinois School Press Association recently recognized both publications for overall excellence.

Subbie musicians impress

Five subfreshmen earned the highest possible marks at a contest sponsored by the Illinois Grade School Music Association.

Human Trafficking Conference 2006

Slavery still exists, even though it's outlawed throughout the world. On Saturday, nine Uni students and their faculty sponsor attended a conference to learn about the scope of the problem and what can be done about it.

Ruan and Zhai finish among elite at yet another state chess tournament

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Saturday's event pitted the best against the best, and Uni's duo showed that's just where they belong. Posted Monday, Feb. 27, 2006, The OG.

Agora Days: DAY FOUR

The latest version of the Uni tradition ended on Friday. Check out some of the classes in this final Agora 2006 photo gallery.

Agora Days: DAY THREE

Now that the fun and games are a memory, sample a few more photos from Agora Days. Did you say Bollywood Bonanza?

Katrina relief organizer isn't giving up hopes for a volunteer-service trip

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The Mississippi trip that sophomore Shara Esbenshade organized for Agora Days fell through because of a lack of adult chaperones. But she's ready to try again this summer. Posted Friday, Feb. 24, 2006, The OG.

Agora Days: DAY TWO (Pt. 2)

Photo coverage of Agora Days continues with more shots from the second day of classes.

Column: Loving Agora Days

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Imagine enjoying Agora Days so much that you and your friends coordinate your free periods so you can create an unofficial class all your own. That's what Michelle Gao and the rest of the AZN cooking crew have done this week. Posted Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006, The OG.

Boys basketball: Title hopes end with loss in regional semifinals

Senior Al Renner scored 21 points but the Illineks fell 75-69 Wednesday night to Armstrong-Potomac in the Class A playoffs. The boys ended their season 22-6, third best in school history. Posted Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006, The OG.

Poem: To __________

Don't forget to visit our creative writing section. Better yet, send us your own contributions. Here's the latest, from sophomore Anna Cangellaris.