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You're probably wondering what's going on right now! Well, by now the secret's probably out. The Online Gargoyle underwent a redesign during the summer, and we've got plenty of great new features for you. We're pretty much finished, but you may still see some "dust" around. If you see something to be concerned about that doesn't go away after a few days time, please let us know.

A study was recently done on the amount of cheating in high school. Have you ever cheated?

What are your Thanksgiving plans?

Which new movie are you looking forward to the most between now and Thanksgiving break?

"Bolt" — Disney animation with Miley Cyrus as the voice of Bolt's owner, Penny
12% (5 votes)
"Twilight" — Bella, Jacob, and … Edward!
53% (23 votes)
"Four Christmases" — Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon in a holiday comedy
9% (4 votes)
"Australia" — Director Baz Luhrmann's first movie since "Moulin Rouge"
9% (4 votes)
"Transporter 3" — Jason Statham in the third installment of this action franchise
16% (7 votes)
Total votes: 43

What should Barack Obama's top priority be when he becomes president?

End the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
18% (14 votes)
Establish universal access to health care for all Americans regardless of financial means or pre-existing medical conditions
16% (13 votes)
End America's dependence on foreign oil
13% (10 votes)
Rebuild the country's infrastructure for the 21st century
11% (9 votes)
Reform the financial system so that another Wall Street meltdown doesn't happen
36% (29 votes)
Other (please give your suggestion in the comments section)
6% (5 votes)
Total votes: 80

What will you be doing on Halloween?

Trick-or-treating! This could be my last chance!
48% (23 votes)
Handing out candy. I'm too old to trick-or-treat!
23% (11 votes)
Fright fest! Scary movies, haunted houses, carving pumpkins, etc.
17% (8 votes)
Watching happy movies, with happy people, trying to avoid being scared!
13% (6 votes)
Total votes: 48

What do you think of the new cell phone policy?

I like it - it provides a little more freedom.
54% (30 votes)
I don't like it – it's disruptive.
2% (1 vote)
It doesn't affect me.
45% (25 votes)
Total votes: 56

Column: Reflections on Uni volleyball

You know, volleyball isn't really what you think it is. Although it may come off as a sport just for tight Spandex and nasty, gossiping girls, it actually takes some time to build the skill to play, and to learn how to play with your teammates. The only reason senior Rachel Skoza didn't play volleyball her freshman year was because she thought volleyball really did entail all those bad stereotypes. But now as a record-setting senior, she reflects on her good experiences with Uni volleyball.

Is the tone of the presidential campaign too negative?

Yes
74% (49 votes)
No
26% (17 votes)
Total votes: 66

Should the federal government bail out Wall Street?

Yes, give Wall Street whatever it wants; the consequences of a financial collapse would be too severe to let happen
15% (9 votes)
No, capitalism is all about winners and losers; let the Wall Street losers fail
18% (11 votes)
Yes, but only if the government exercises responsible oversight and gives taxpayers a share of future profits
37% (23 votes)
No, we should spend the money instead on a 21st-century New Deal that rebuilds our infrastructure and promotes a Green economy
31% (19 votes)
Total votes: 62

Who won the vice presidential debate Thursday evening?

Palin won.
10% (5 votes)
Biden won.
65% (31 votes)
Both candidates did what they needed to do; they both won.
15% (7 votes)
There was no clear winner.
10% (5 votes)
Total votes: 48

What do you look forward to the most regarding Uni's upcoming Cultural Fair on Oct. 3?

The food! Yum!
69% (46 votes)
Getting out of class early, duh.
19% (13 votes)
Learning about/participating in cultural experiences.
10% (7 votes)
Seeing the winners of the art contest! Yeah drawing!
1% (1 vote)
Total votes: 67

How do you feel about the new diet-only soda and Powerade machines?

I love it!
14% (20 votes)
I hate it!
46% (66 votes)
I don't care.
40% (57 votes)
Total votes: 143

What was the most exciting moment of the 2008 Summer Olympics?

The opening and closing ceremonies
16% (19 votes)
Michael Phelps wins the 100 butterfly by 0.01 seconds
24% (28 votes)
Nastia Liukin wins gold in the women's gymnastics all-around competition
8% (9 votes)
Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh win two golds in women's beach volleyball
2% (2 votes)
U.S. men's basketball "Redeem Team" achieves gold
3% (4 votes)
Phelps sets new heights, winning a record eight gold medals in one Olympics
13% (15 votes)
Usain Bolt wins the 100 and 200 dashes, each in world-record fashion
17% (20 votes)
U.S. men's and women's relay teams claim gold in the 4x400 relay
1% (1 vote)
U.S. men sweep the 400 dash with a finish-line dive by David Neville for the bronze medal
1% (1 vote)
U.S. men's 4x100 freestyle relay's comeback to win gold
15% (18 votes)
Total votes: 117

What was the most exciting thing that happened this summer?

"The Dark Knight"
22% (12 votes)
Barack Obama clinching the nomination
7% (4 votes)
"Breaking Dawn" (Twilight series)
11% (6 votes)
The Summer Olympics
51% (28 votes)
Brangelina had twins! OMG!
2% (1 vote)
Something else
7% (4 votes)
Total votes: 55
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