by Inna Rubin in News
The University of Illinois President, Michael J. Hogan, officially began his term on
Thursday, July 1st. He marked his first day on the job by taking questions from the press at his UIC office. He gave a brief statement regarding being honored to start his term on Founder's Day, the day that the University of Illinois became operational.
by Robert Wise in News
Despite a continuing awareness campaign and police presence, overall crime rates on campus have increased by 147% compared to the first six months of last year. The majority of these crimes have been assaults and thefts, leaving many students concerned for their safety.
by Allison Funk in News
The University of Illinois at Chicago prides itself on its diversity. According to UIC's mission statement, the University aims to provide a wide range of students with the educational opportunity only a leading research university can offer. However, recent research into retention rates among minorities calls into question whether they are succeeding at this.
by Alexander Giersch in Features
Have you heard of the Sociology Club before? Do you know what it does on campus? Do you know how or even where to contact the president of the club? If you answered no to any of these questions, you are not alone.
The Sociology club is just one of the many UIC organizations that go unnoticed and unappreciated on an expansive, sprawling campus like ours.
by Mike Persley in Opinions
On June 24th, the Chicago city council voted to allow Walmart to set up shop within the city. Mayor Daley, in negotiations between the company and the unions, reached a deal where Walmart agreed to a starting pay of $8.75 with no benefits, and the council accepted this as a reasonable compromise during a time when city budgets are flimsy, unsustainable, and in serious danger of facing massive cuts.
Perspective
by Max Donnewald in Opinions
How valid can an amendment be that was written before the guns it protects were invented? The handgun prior to the invention of the revolver and cartridge bullets was little more than a last resort method of defense due to slow reloading and single shot capacity.
Male contraception has arrived, 100% effective
by Lucia Gonzalez in Pulse
When it comes to preventing pregnancies, the majority of the responsibility has fallen upon women since all contraceptive methods, except for the male condom, are made for them. This is because women have a cyclical reproductive system that makes it easier for scientists to develop contraceptives.
by Brittany Ashley in Inferno
Finally. The two best shows on premium television have returned on-air and back into the homes of millions. As a dedicated fan of any HBO original series, the returning seasons of Entourage and True Blood were more anticipated than being done with class, great Chicago weather, or even Eclipse (sorry R.
by Erin Keane in Inferno
For myself and most of the women I know, our purses are like an extra limb, an inextricable part of our personhood. Whether uninhibited enough to carry a small satchel or forever bound to a large tote or shoulder bag, us ladies have a lot of possible items we could need at any moment during the day or night and we need a pack to carry them in.
in Sports
Brian Anderson Year: Senior Sport: Men's Swimming and Diving Anderson had such a phenomenal 2009-2010 season that it's no surprise that he was appointed team captain for the upcoming season. Along with three other swimmers at UIC, Anderson received a Mid-Major All-American Honorable Mention from CollegeSwimming.
