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It's very clear that a large part of the literary canon is made up of work from African-American writers. In keeping with that, this week we will feature poetry written by African-American poets. From the Harlem Renaissance to modern spoken word and rap, blacks in America have had a huge impact on the poetry world. Check out this poem by Paul Laurence Dunbar, one of the early black poets in America.
[AUDIO included] The Illineks played like a team ready to make some noise in the postseason as they overwhelmed conference opponent Judah Christian 7-0 Saturday, delivering 37 shots on goal against the visiting Tribe's zero. Four seniors scored on Senior Day, including Zoë Schein, who notched her first-ever Uni goal nine minutes into the game and added a second score (on a direct kick) with five minutes remaining.
[AUDIO included] The talented Alex Zhai adds the title of U.S. Physics Team member to his already long list of impressive academic accomplishments. Zhai will attend a training camp at the University of Maryland this May with the other 23 members of the team in hopes of becoming one of the five members of the U.S. Traveling Team, which will compete this July in the 39th International Physics Olympiad, to be held in Hanoi, Vietnam.
[AUDIO included] We've got the latest for you in "Poetry from the Gargoyle's mouth," with senior Erin Hayes reading a poem that she really likes called "one thirty-six a.m." It's definitely a thought-provoking poem with some cool images, so make sure to look inside for her rendition of it. Also, come back later this week for more poetry about artists and how they feel about their craft.
An audience of 90 Uni parents, students, and faculty members turned out tonight to hear Director/Principal Steve Epperson and Associate Provost Keith Marshall discuss a number of issues crucial to Uni High's future. The occasion was the Parent-Faculty Organization's annual Spring General Meeting, held this year at the Siebel Center. If you missed it, we've got the audio inside.
[AUDIO included] Check out the latest in "Poetry from the Gargoyle's mouth" inside. We kick off this week with senior Linda Song reciting a poem by e.e. cummings, a poet famous for his odd use of syntax and confusing sentence structure. Explore a little and give your creative side a small workout as you listen to "Next to of course god america i." Be sure to come back during the rest of the week for more war- and patriotism-related poetry.
[AUDIO included] For the 10th time in 11 years, Uni High is the state champion among small schools in the Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering (WYSE) Academic Challenge. A team of 14 seniors coached by physics teacher Jim Carrubba won the Division 300 title this afternoon at the Illini Union. Three Uni students won first place in their individual categories: Ethan Berl (computer science), Joe Leigh (math), and Jennifer Roloff (physics).
[AUDIO included] We think it's time for a change. We're tired of the status quo. The walls need to crumble and poetry needs to be released into an arena that is much larger than just an English class. We want poetry to infiltrate the rest of the school, we want to find it in science classes, in bathrooms, and in the hallways. So we're doing something about it. We present to you "Poetry from the Gargoyle's mouth," our attempt to spread awareness about poetry to the Uni community and to get students, teachers, and parents involved with reciting and reading various kinds of poetry.
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.
[AUDIO included] Charleston's Molly Ball entered today's contest against Uni High with nine goals to her credit in just two games. But thanks to a great defensive effort by freshman midfielder Amanda Hwu, the Illineks held the senior scoreless and went on to defeat the Class AA Lady Trojans, avenging last year's 7-1 loss.
Videos
The Uni student organization United for Uganda began a personal sacrifice campaign in March to raise money for the grassroots organization Come Let's Dance. The campaign ends on Friday, but people can still donate to the cause. Check inside for details — plus watch video highlights of UFU's March 7 hip-hop benefit show.
Inspired by The Washington Post's "onBeing" video series, Gargoyle staffers decided to make their own series of brief videos that delve into aspects of students' lives that are interesting and meaningful. We continue our series with senior Eunice How, who talks about why she decided to stay behind when her parents moved to China, and what it's like to live with another family.
Inspired by The Washington Post's "onBeing" video series, Gargoyle staffers decided to make their own series of brief videos that delve into aspects of students' lives that are interesting and meaningful. We begin with senior Jake Seeley, who talks about the Religious Society of Friends, whose members are more commonly known as Quakers, and what it means to him.
Gargoyle videographers Sindha Agha and Lauren Piester were on hand Friday, Oct. 12, to capture the sights and sounds of the Uni High Cultural Fair. Watch their video and relive the West African drumming, Brazilian capoeira, and dancing in the street that made the fair such a memorable event.
The Uni girls cross country team, now ranked fourth in Class 1A by Illinois Prep Top Times, won the Tuscola Invitational on Saturday. It was the second straight year the girls claimed the title, but they improved over last year's finish by 17 points. The boys, meanwhile, were missing three of their top runners but still managed to outdo their 2006 performance by 81 points. Check inside for a video story about the girls' repeat victory.
Gargoyle Photos
- Photo essay: Close calls, a title for Welch, and other scenes from the girls track sectional
Senior Ruthie Welch might have been the only Uni athlete to qualify for state at Friday night's Class A sectional meet at PBL, but several other Illineks came close. Check inside for photos of the action. Welch will compete in the state finals Friday in Charleston. If she makes the first-day cut in the 800, she will advance to the championship race on Saturday.
- Photo essay: The Class of 2011's Allerton Experience
The Class of 2011's Allerton field trip took place April 17 and 18 under the direction of health education teacher Andi Phillips and numerous parent and faculty volunteers. The students spent two days of climbing, falling, running, yelling, doing geometry, and building boats out of cardboard at Allerton Park and the adjacent 4-H Memorial Camp. Check out the photos taken by freshman Ian McInerney and Gargoyle staffer Lauren Piester.
- 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.
- Senior trip '08: Off to the Dells
If the Uni hallways seemed a little less crowded this afternoon, that was because most of the seniors had departed for their three-day class trip to the Wisconsin Dells. They left Uni shortly after lunch today and will return on Monday. The trip was organized by senior parents and students, with parents serving as chaperones.
- Photos & audio: Uni High's Black History Luncheon
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.
- Agora Days '08: Snapshots from Days 3 & 4
Agora Days '08 followed its predecessors in being a tremendous success and a welcome respite from Uni's regular curriculum. Photographers Sindha Agha and Maritza Mestre dropped in on some of the classes Thursday and Friday, and they brought back these final samples of the week that was.
- Agora Days '08: Snapshots from Day 2
[AUDIO included] Agora Days was in full swing by midweek, and Gargoyle photographers were out and about trying to capture some of the flavor of this year's classes. And by "flavor," we mean frosty cake icing and authentic Italian pasta, among other things.
- Agora Days '08: Snapshots from Day 1
[AUDIO included] This year's edition of Agora Days — Uni's annual weeklong break from regular classes — began Tuesday, and all went well according to John Garvey, the event's faculty sponsor and main organizer. Photographer Sindha Agha visited a number of classes on Tuesday. Check inside for some of what she found.
- Spirit Week '08: Look Ugly Day (plus human pyramids and chariot races)
While Look Ugly Day was not much uglier than usual, lunchtime activities flourished during the popular human pyramid competition and “chariot races” in Uni Gym. Many students joined in the activities, encouraged by cheers from classmates and candy prizes from Student Council.
- Spirit Week '08: Twin Day
After a bit of a slow start on Monday, Spirit Week kicked into high gear today with the always-popular Twin Day, along with a hippity-hop race and eating contest during lunch. Check inside for photos and for the remainder of the week's activities.
All Multimedia
- Photo essay: Close calls, a title for Welch, and other scenes from the girls track sectional
- Audio slideshow: Spring Flinging at the Wesley Foundation
- Poetry from the Gargoyle's mouth: African-American poetry edition
- Girls soccer: Illineks celebrate Senior Day with shutout win over Judah Christian
- UFU update (with video): Personal sacrifice campaign comes to an end Friday
- Alex Zhai makes U.S. Physics Team
- Audio slideshow: Didst thou see the spring play? A last look at "Much Ado About Nothing"
- Photo essay: The Class of 2011's Allerton Experience
- Poetry from the Gargoyle's mouth: Artists and their craft edition
- Audio: Missed the PFO Spring General Meeting? Listen to it here
- Audio review: Children of Bodom, "Blooddrunk"
- Poetry from the Gargoyle's mouth: War and patriotism edition
- Uni wins 10th WYSE Academic Challenge state championship in 11 years
- Poetry from the Gargoyle's mouth: Slam poetry edition
- Plagiarism at Uni: An open letter to students from English teacher Suzanne Linder
- Girls soccer: Uni shuts down Charleston's top scorer, wins 3-1
- Theatrefest memories: Adventures among the thespians
- Girls soccer: Uni makes up two-goal deficit to beat St. Thomas More
- Photo essay: Uni girls soccer defeats St. Thomas More
- Girls soccer: Believe it! Uni begins season with upset of Centennial varsity
- Audio slideshow: A final look at the IHSA state chess tournament
- Musician in the spotlight: Q&A with Jennifer Roloff
- Audio slideshow: Class of '08 chills in the Wisconsin Dells
- Return to Agora Days '08: Getting the most out of your calculator
- Poetry Out Loud '08: Kareem Sayegh places in top five at state finals
