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Archive - Dec 11, 2007

The fall of Michael Vick

By Gordon Ruan
Published: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 11:33pm

Just yesterday, Michael Vick, the National Football League quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons, was sentenced to 23 months in

No more sports for me … but for how long?

By Danny Ge
Published: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 6:59pm
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For the first two years of my life at Uni, I participated in three sports — cross country, basketball, and track. At first, I thought they were really fun and couldn’t wait for every practice or competition. But after two years, I decided to take a break from all the athletics.

Column: Are four years too many? Yes! So give us a break

By Sarah Pfander
Published: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 6:46pm
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By senior year, most students suffer from senioritis. It is seen as an inevitable struggle. Though the disease usually sets in during second semester, Sarah Pfander is already feeling its effects. However, she wonders whether this lethargy is really an unavoidable part of senior year. Perhaps there is a solution.

Prediction: How many snow days will Uni get this winter?

By Isaac Chambers
Published: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 6:11pm
None
75% (104 votes)
One
11% (15 votes)
Two
5% (7 votes)
Three or more
9% (13 votes)
Total votes: 139

First person: Too much stress in your life? A visit to Hada Cosmetic Medicine Center is the cure

By Lizzy Warner
Published: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 5:45pm
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With finals week looming, everybody is feeling the stress. Before things get out of hand, Lizzy Warner has some advice: Visit the Hada Cosmetic Medicine Center in downtown Champaign for a blissful session of de-stressing. Lizzy did. Read on for what she experienced.

Your face

By Lizzy Warner
Published: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 12:01pm
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Just recently I was able to experience one of the most relaxing afternoons I've had in a long time. After basketball practice I changed from my gross sweaty workout clothes in to flip-flops, jeans, and a jacket and made my way to Hada Cosmetic Medicine Center, located on 1 E. Main St. in Champaign.

Film preview: "I Am Legend"

By Rachel Skoza
Published: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 7:03am
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We've all had our fill of vampire and zombie movies by now. But what about our phobia of an epidemic virus wiping out the human race … except you? "I Am Legend" brings that fear to life as it follows the survival of the last man on earth. Rachel Skoza previews what is sure to be one of the big films of the holiday season.

Girls basketball: Illineks edge Judah Christian for first conference win

By Gargoyle Staff
Published: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 2:24am
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Junior Rachel Skoza scored 18 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead the host Illineks to a 57-52 victory Monday over conference opponent Judah Christian. The win improves Uni's record to 3-8 overall, 1-1 in the East Central Illinois Conference.