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Archive - May 31, 2007

Audio slideshow: Senior supper and other fun

This year's senior supper, in which the Class of 2007 and faculty members had dinner together in Uni Gym, took place Wednesday, much to the enjoyment of everyone present. Watch this slideshow, narrated by senior Bianca Zaharescu, to discover what else happened yesterday evening.

Gargoyle special: "Die-in" video captures student protest against Iraq War

Watch a student-made video of Saturday's "die-in," a local protest run by high school students, including many from Uni, who assembled to address America's participation in the war in Iraq.

Guest commentary by Cindy Sheehan: One person can make a difference

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This week activist Cindy Sheehan announced that she is stepping down from her prominent role in the anti-war movement. "It was not an easy decision," she said in an interview. "We will retool ... and come at it from a different direction." Earlier this year Sheehan was in Champaign-Urbana to speak about how one person can make a difference. We are reprinting Sheehan's speech with her permission.

Column: In era of downloading, music industry must adapt or die

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Sales of CDs continue to fall while the threat of lawsuits does nothing to stop illegal downloads. At some point, won't the recording industry have to change the way it does business? Ranny Ma thinks so.