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Archive - Feb 1, 2007

The new Ruckus: Unlimited free music for students

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Ruckus' newly revamped music service gives anyone with a valid college e-mail address (Uni students included) free access to a library of more than 2 million high-quality tracks from "major label" bands and artists. Jason He gave it a test run, and here are the results.

Column: Spirit Week! (pause) NOT!

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Sarah Pfander has nothing against school spirit, but she thinks something's lacking in the way Uni celebrates it. She offers a few suggestions for improving future Spirit Weeks.

Spirit Week, Pt. 3: School Colors Day!

Spirit Week continued Wednesday with School Colors Day and an assembly at Kenney Gym. The day ended in bittersweet fashion as Uni students and faculty bade farewell to Marilyn Upah-Bant, who is leaving Uni after 15 years to become coordinator of communications at the U of I's new Center for Advanced BioEnergy Research.

Audio slideshow: Behind the scenes at Rock's

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We've all heard of Rock's and its amazing ribs. But how much do we really know about this unique, independently owned bar and grill, located in Champaign on Springfield Avenue? Andrea Park and Shivani Khanna recently found out what happens behind the scenes at Rock's and share their findings in this audio slideshow. When you're done watching, read their article below.

Rockin' around at Rock's

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What goes on behind the scenes at a restaurant like Rock's, home of delicious ribs and a favorite of Uni students? Shivani Khanna and Andrea Park recently found out.