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Fatal blogging

By Sindha Agha
Published: Wednesday, April 9, 2008 - 11:37pm
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Here on the Gargoyle staff we are required to write weekly blog entries. They give us a chance to freely express ourselves on whatever topics we might want to.

Plagiarism at Uni: An open letter to students from English teacher Suzanne Linder

By Katherine Allen
Published: Wednesday, April 9, 2008 - 11:16pm
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Now in her 11th year of teaching English at Uni High, Suzanne Linder has dealt with an unusually large number of plagiarism incidents this year. She has encountered five clear-cut instances of plagiarism and three others in which she suspects plagiarism. Because of this, she has written an open letter to the student body addressing the problem.

Spring play diary '08: A last hurrah

By Michelle Gao
Published: Wednesday, April 9, 2008 - 11:05pm
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This is the concluding installment of our 2008 spring play diary. Last week the Gargoyle presented a series of diary entries by five members of this year’s spring play, Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing." Our diary began with Michelle Gao, and today she brings us full circle, reflecting on her final performance as a Uni High thespian.

Mehnert, Boyce return from YMCA national swim meet with personal bests

By Andrea Park
Published: Wednesday, April 9, 2008 - 9:56pm
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The swimming duo of Mehnert and Boyce are back from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., with brand new tans and an experience to remember. Though senior Michelle Mehnert and sophomore Lisa Boyce did not achieve all they hoped to at the Y-Nationals, they did turn in a number of excellent performances. Read on to find out the results of this prestigious swim meet.

One hundred and counting …

By Erika Belmont
Published: Wednesday, April 9, 2008 - 8:51pm
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While skimming through The News-Gazette the other day I came across a short story and picture of a Champaign man who was going to celebrate his 105th birthday in a few days.

I was incredibly amazed by just reading the headline. I mean, how often do you hear of a 104-year-and-360-something-day-old man living in your community?

'Cause I look too good for this prison sentence

By Laura Dripps
Published: Wednesday, April 9, 2008 - 8:49pm
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Fans of terrible hip-hop were shocked to find that rappers Papoose and Remy Ma are planning to get married later this month. Not because anyone really cares about Papoose or Remy Ma, but because they’re planning on getting married in prison.

Dance crew hopes to revive interest in a dying Uni tradition

By Sindha Agha
Published: Wednesday, April 9, 2008 - 8:45pm
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The ghost of past Uni dances, festive and well attended, will be resurrected at this year's Spring Fling thanks to three ambitious juniors who, inspired by "Step Up 2," decided to create their own dance crew. Look for their debut April 26 at the final all-school dance of the year.

Multicultural panel to be held Thursday

By Chris Yoder
Published: Wednesday, April 9, 2008 - 7:01pm
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Uni students won't be in class from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, but that doesn't mean they won't be learning anything. For one hour, a multicultural panel will discuss culture and its impact on people's lives. The assembly will be held in Uni Gym. Chris Yoder has the details inside.

Big Show '08: Meet the cast

By Anna Cangellaris & Gargoyle Staff
Published: Wednesday, April 9, 2008 - 1:40pm
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After two days of auditions, directors Anna Cangellaris and Eunice How have chosen the cast members for Big Show '08. Check inside for this year's all-star lineup of comic actors, improv masters, and generally amusing people.