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Audio slideshow: S4BW's Ragin' Cajun success story

On a cold Friday night in February, about 120 people arrived at the Grace Lutheran Church in Champaign for an evening of delicious food and fine music. The reason? Students for a Better World hosted a Ragin' Cajun dinner Feb. 15 to benefit the Hurricane Katrina-damaged Wilson Elementary School, which is located in one of the hardest-hit areas of New Orleans.

Rave reviews: S4BW's Ragin' Cajun dinner satisfies the palate while doing good

Food, music, fellowship, and a good cause — all the ingredients were there Feb. 15 for successful event when Students for a Better World hosted a Ragin' Cajun dinner at Grace Lutheran Church in Champaign. Several of the Gargoyle's staff attended the event. Read inside for their takes on the Southern-flavored night out.

Health care reform, Pt. 2: How you can get involved (audio added)

Sure, the health care system is in trouble — millions uninsured, costs out of control, doctors forced to be business people first and caregivers second. But what's a Uni High student supposed to do? Senior Eunice How, one of the organizers of the Jan. 23 communitywide health care panel at Channing-Murray, offers some suggestions.

Health care reform, Pt. 1: Activism Club panel shines spotlight on problems and solutions (audio added)

Back on Dec. 5, Uni High Activism Club sponsored a showing of the Michael Moore documentary "Sicko." This viewing led club members to organize a communitywide panel to discuss the local movement for health care reform. On Jan. 23, this idea came to life. Deborah Ladd takes us inside the event.
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