Anniversary marked with vigils; no clear rebuilding proposal
by Matt Piechalak in News
Last Tuesday marked the one-year 'anniversary' since Hurricane Katrina surged through and devastated the greater New Orleans area. Yet, unlike most anniversaries, there were no celebrations; it was solely a day of commemoration. And as residents of the broken city gathered in remembrance, the plans for rebuilding 'The Big Easy' remained vague.
Students travel the distance to make a difference
by Tricia Blauvelt in News
A few months ago, a sign stood on Michigan Avenue and read the following: "FIVE STRANGERS, ONE PASSION, CHICAGO TO UGANDA" The sign was accompanied by a person in a large pink teddy bear costume that gave free hugs, and behind it a donation bin. This scene was a desperate attempt to fundraise in hopes to travel to Uganda.
by Tricia Blauvelt in News
Parking rates can now be added to the list of fees that have gone up at UIC in 2006. This fall semester, rates have raised 16 percent, a total increase of $40 more a semester for student parking. When asked for reasoning, the parking administration refused to comply.
by Sana Jafri in News
Textbook hunting doesn't always have to be such a burden. There are so many different outlets students can use to find their books. The closest to campus and for many students, the most convenient is our own UIC bookstore, which is located in the upper and lower levels of SCE.
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