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Film review: "Alvin and the Chipmunks"

In this live-action/CGI edition of a classic kids' favorite, Alvin and the Chipmunks have returned to center stage, adventurous as ever. But is this update clever enough to hold the attention of movie-goers older than, say, 10? Read inside to see what Jie Han thinks.

Boys basketball: Mike Renner breaks career-scoring record as Illineks win fifth straight

Senior Mike Renner surpassed older brother Al on Thursday night to become the leading scorer in Uni boys basketball history. But Mike and the rest of the Illineks had to overcome a slow start before defeating conference opponent Decatur Lutheran 69-56 at Kenney Gym. Uni has now won five straight games after opening the new year with two home losses. The Illineks are 14-5 overall, 4-1 in the East Central Illinois Conference.