by Joel Ebert in Features
While some students spent last week's spring break partying, sleeping or studying, 50 students found themselves volunteering in various locations throughout the country through UIC's Alternative Spring Break (ASB) program. Celebrating its 10th anniversary at UIC this semester, ASB sent students to Oklahoma, Texas, Mississippi, Georgia and Tennessee to volunteer with various organizations.
by Kelli Schlueter in Features
With temperatures finally above freezing, there is no better time to get reacquainted with what lies beyond campus boundaries. If you've come out of hibernation looking for perks and pleasure, opportunity abounds!
Salon/Spa: Chocolate for your Body
If you're looking to give yourself a treat, Chocolate for your Body is the perfect destination (1743 S.
by Joanna Starnawski in Features
Are you ready to step away from the computer and back into real life? Then get your entourage together and be prepared for CollegeTonight.com, a new social network created exclusively for college students as a way to enhance their social experience.
During his undergraduate years at Emory University, CEO and president of College Tonight Zach Suchin became successful as a nightlife entrepreneur by promoting events that targeted the college audience.
by Amanda Wowk in Features
Social networking sites have become increasingly popular in recent years, especially among high school and college students. These sites allow users to create profiles where one can post photos, connect with friends and family, and discuss their personal interests.
by Kate Lee in Pulse
A vast and intricate network composes the inner workings of the human body's blood vascular system. As sophisticated as our vascular system is, the weakening of blood vessel walls give rise to an aneurysm, a balloon that grows from a blood vessel and continues to grow as more blood flows through, eventually reaching a size where it may rupture.
by in Pulse
Dr. George
After a hectic period, I have messed up my sleep schedule. I lay in bed for hours trying to fall asleep and then wake up exhausted. Any suggestions on how to get better sleep without prescription drugs?
Welcome to my world. After over 30 years of working a schedule of irregular days, nights and PMs over a calendar of 365 days a year, my body doesn't have a clue what's going on.
by Bibi Tella in Pulse
Researchers at UIC have discovered a possible target to treat bloodstream bacterial infections. According to a study published in the journal "Critical Care Medicine," most bacterial pathogens can invade the bloodstream, which can lead to severe sepsis, a syndrome that kills about 215,000 of the 750,000 people affected in the United Sates each year.
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