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November 11, 2009
Hate crime suspects appear in county court
By Luke Runyon
Editor-in-Chief
A judge formally charged three UIS students with a felony hate crime, among other charges, last week after their arrests a month ago.
Jonathan Bishop, 27, Michial Filipiak, 22, and Charles Sales, 23, attended their first appearance in the Sangamon County Circuit Court last Wednesday, Nov. 4. Read More
Speaker sheds light on role of comics in U.S.
By Andrew Mitchell
Copy Editor
For most people, comic books conjure up images of muscled men fighting bad guys in bright costumes teaching lessons like, “Crime doesn’t pay,” and, “be careful around nuclear waste.” Read More
Fall theatre kicks off this week
Photo by Valeree Dunn |
By Valeree Dunn
A&E Reporter
This fall the UIS theatre department has been asking a lot of questions. “How far would you go for love? For art? What concessions would you make? What price would you be willing to pay?”
Their upcoming production, Neil LaBute’s “The Shape of Things” excites these themes, causing the viewer to ponder the answers to these questions. The play’s contemporary and modern themes embody the Midwestern college experience while exploring some controversial ideas. Read More
Also inside:
Overwhelmed email inboxes may soon see relief
Alumnus recognized for life of achievement
UIS Peoria campus opens new center in downtown
Transparency needed in university spending
Unhealthy options dominate food choices on campus
Laramie Project puts raw emotion center stage
Rough season for athletics comes to a close
November 4, 2009
Housing looks to social media for violations
By Brittney Meyer
Student Life Reporter
As with most new communication technology, social networking sites receive praise for connecting people from all over the world. They are also criticized for almost the same idea. Websites such as Facebook sometimes houses public information the user would like to keep private. Read More
Athletics seeks fee increase for new baseball team
By Laurel Bollinger
Public Affairs Reporter
Athletics Department administrators are looking to secure funding for the university’s new NCAA baseball team, asking for a 13 percent increase of the student intercollegiate athletic fee. Read More
Also Inside:
Drag show drops by UIS
Photo by Melissa Conrad
“Dragapella” singing group The Kinsey Sicks perform their version of Beyonce’s “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” at Monday night’s performance in Brookens Auditorium. Read the story here
UIS students nominated to UI President search committee
Student radio station still a work in progress
Got a problem? Try something besides Facebook
Retention rates show frightening future for UIS student growth
Sustainability movement needs change in youth
New student group gets radical
Student musician puts music love into practice
Senior men’s soccer players reflect on their time at UIS
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