U of I students will be celebrating "Unofficial" St. Patrick's Day on Friday, and Uni students are being urged to stay close to school for their own safety. Elaine Gu appreciates the warning, but she thinks the real danger lies not on foot but behind the wheel.

More than 60 students eagerly made their way up to the North Attic on Wednesday for Uni High's annual Black History Luncheon. Students were treated to a dazzling dance performance by freshman Kahlilah Cooke and inspiring poetry readings by special guests Cynthia Biggers and Aaron Ammons. Check inside for photos and to hear Ammons recite two of his poems.

[UPDATED and audio included] On Monday, history teacher and lounge sponsor Chris Butler made the decision to close the student lounge. On Tuesday, Assistant Principal Sue Kovacs closed down the Counseling Resource Center, better known as the CRC. Although the rooms have since been reopened, what exactly was the problem, and why were typical student hangouts closed? Should we expect even more rooms to be closing?