Archive - Oct 2008 | Online Gargoyle

Lor and Lizzy's guide to scary things at Uni

By Lor Sligar & Lizzy Warner
Published: Friday, October 31, 2008 - 10:13pm

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You don't have to visit a haunted house or rent "Night of the Living Dead" to get a good scare. There are plenty of frightening things right here at Uni, and Lor Sligar and Lizzy Warner are ready to give you a tour — if you dare! The lounge, the lost and found, the kitchen sink, the boys bathroom, and much more — they're all here in this spine-chilling account.

Girls cross country: Despite small numbers, Illineks make impressive strides

By Joy Shapley
Published: Friday, October 31, 2008 - 8:49pm

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The success of last year's girls cross country team was a hard act to follow, but the 2008 Illineks have made it to the Class 1A Paxton sectional meet, their last step before the Nov. 8 state finals at Peoria's Detweiler Park. Led by junior Elizabeth Russell and senior Elaine Gu, the girls have overcome several obstacles this year on their way to a solid season.

Halloween movie guide '08, Pt. 2: It's not just a holiday for horror fans

By Lauren Piester & Eleni Yannelis
Published: Friday, October 31, 2008 - 6:19pm

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Not a huge fan of scary movies? Well, there are still plenty of things to watch that will keep you in the Halloween spirit without causing you to freak out. Some of these films are funny or sweet, a few are campy, and some are just really well done. Lauren Piester and Eleni Yannelis give you their picks for the best Halloween movies for wimps.

Halloween movie guide '08, Pt. 1: What goes bump in the night

By Will Fernandez & Hadley Hauser
Published: Friday, October 31, 2008 - 9:34am

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What would Halloween be without scary movies? But so many choices! Do you go with the classic monster films from the '30s and '40s? How about sci-fi chillers from the '50s or shockers from the '60s? Concentrating on films of more recent vintage, Will Fernandez and Hadley Hauser offer their picks for a Halloween marathon frightfest.

Band movies

By Katy Metcalf
Published: Thursday, October 30, 2008 - 9:13pm

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I finally got around to watching "Across the Universe" over the summer (with a friend of mine coincidentally named Jude) and thought, huh, this is a good idea. Adapting the movie to music instead of the other way around. Pretty neat stuff.

Food for Families drive is almost over, but here are four ways you can still contribute

By Katy Metcalf & Gargoyle Staff
Published: Thursday, October 30, 2008 - 10:27am

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You may have noticed boxes placed around Uni High for the past couple of weeks. They are part of the 22nd annual Food for Families Drive, which will come to an end this weekend. There's still time to contribute to the drive, sponsored by the Eastern Illinois Foodbank. Check inside to find out four ways you can help.

Remember, remember, the fifth of November … because you should be at 8,335 words

By Joy Shapley
Published: Thursday, October 30, 2008 - 10:25am

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Just two more days. I've got everything I need. I can't wait for it to begin.

Trick-or-treating for a good cause: S4BW's Halloween Hunger Drive is back

By Katy Metcalf
Published: Thursday, October 30, 2008 - 9:08am

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From 6 to 8 p.m. on Halloween, students will trick-or-treat for canned goods in the Hessel Park neighborhood of Champaign. The items collected will be donated to the Eastern Illinois Foodbank. You don't have to be a member of S4BW to participate. Check inside for more info.

Column: Most hate it, but it doesn't bother me

By Katherine Allen
Published: Thursday, October 30, 2008 - 8:12am

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"It" is advertising, and Katherine Allen is willing to concede that some of it is awful, but then there are those ads that serve a good purpose. Count Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's innovative ads among them. Read on for Katherine's defense of advertising and her advice to those who feel overwhelmed by the latest offerings from Madison Avenue.

Girls volleyball: Q&A with head coach Amanda Palla

By Lor Sligar
Published: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 - 11:18pm

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For the second straight season, the Uni girls varsity volleyball team has won a school-record 20 matches. The Illineks still have a chance to break the record by winning their playoff match Thursday against St. Thomas More. Meet the coach behind Uni's recent success: Amanda Palla, a 1997 Uni alum. Reporter Lor Sligar talked with her about Uni volleyball past, present, and future.

Another reason to go to the Halloween dance: Tempe Fugi will be back in action

By Kahlilah Cooke
Published: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 - 5:29pm

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Last year, then-juniors Kareem Sayegh, Natsuki Nakamura, and Karolina Kalbarczyk invited me to be a member of a new group, Uni High's first dance crew: Tempe Fugi.

Dining review: Let them eat cupcakes … at Cakes on Walnut

By Eleni Yannelis & Katy Metcalf
Published: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 - 11:50am

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Looking for a place where you can relax and get a delicious bite to eat? Eleni Yannelis and Katy Metcalf have just the place for you: Cakes on Walnut. Carrie Bradshaw's favorite New York bakery, Magnolia, has nothing on this downtown C-U treasure. Well, maybe a little, but you'll get the point when you read Eleni and Katy's review.

Audio slideshow: Self-expression through lockers

By Katherine Allen
Published: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 - 12:11am

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Whenever visitors come to Uni, one of the first things they notice is the open lockers. Not only are we lucky enough not to have to worry about everything in our lockers being stolen, but we can put (almost) whatever we want up as a decoration. This is just one of the ways students at Uni choose to reflect their personality. Curious? Take a look inside for some examples of self-expression at Uni.

Cultural Fair photo essay, Pt. 2: Shaolin gongfu, African drumming, and much more!

By Gordon Ruan
Published: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 11:24pm

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Uni's third annual Cultural Fair was a huge success, and Gargoyle photographers were there to capture the fun. In their first photo essay, they covered the fair's cultural and culinary delights. In this second and final photo essay, they chronicle the day's entertainment, including African drumming, step dancing, and hip-hop music.

DIY! Halloween costumes, made simple

By Lor Sligar
Published: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 10:53pm

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Only a few days left before Halloween. Do you know what you're going to be? Do you know where to get the right costume? But Lor Sligar wonders why you would want to bother shopping for a costume when you can make your own. She has all the advice you'll need to do it yourself.