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Archive - Mar 28, 2008

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No, I don't know who sings that song

Every generation has its own music, right? Or at least that's what all kids claim — heaven forbid they are interested in something their parents liked. So each generation follows as a unit. Each generation can tell different "When I was your age, Skipper …" stories to their grandchildren.

Girls soccer: Uni makes up two-goal deficit to beat St. Thomas More

[UPDATED with audio] After spotting St. Thomas More a two-goal lead, the Uni girls varsity soccer team came back to defeat the visiting Sabers 3-2 Thursday at the DCR Soccer Complex. All of Uni's scoring came in the second half. Senior forward Aran Yoo scored the Illineks' first two goals, with an assist on each by her twin sister, Suran. Michelle Wong scored the winning goal, with an assist by fellow sophomore Elizabeth Russell. Uni's next game will be Tuesday at Class AA Urbana. The Illineks are 2-0.

Fun in the Ft. Lauderdale sun: Uni duo heads off to YMCA national swim meet

From Tuesday through Friday next week, Uni senior Michelle Mehnert and sophomore Lisa Boyce will compete in the prestigious YMCA National Short Course Swimming and Diving Championships in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Both Mehnert and Boyce are looking forward to swimming fast and having fun in the sun. Read on to find out about their goals and hopes for this important swim meet.

Olympic-sized controversies

To most people in the world, the Olympics are the premier sporting event. They give every nation an equal chance to win a medal and glory for their country. However, in recent years the once-pristine image of the Olympics has begun to fade.

Controversy has now become a common item at Olympic games. Topics range from steriods in champions to pollution in host cities.

Photo essay: Uni girls soccer defeats St. Thomas More

Photographer Jason He was on hand Thursday afternoon in the rain and mud of DCR Soccer Complex to document Uni's 3-2 comeback victory over St. Thomas More. Check out some of the action as the Illineks improved their record to 2-0.

The coolest, richest, and most famous bimbo in all the world!

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What could possibly motivate anyone to starve themselves almost to death, exercise to the point of exhaustion, and spend hours in front of the mirror? Beauty, and the impact it can have on your social “acceptability.” Unfortunately, peer pressure makes this the ultimate dream of many girls.