by Amanda Wowk in Features
UIC is not a police state. Students, faculty, staff and visitors all walk on and off the campus freely. People can move from various buildings as they wish. The advantages of such an open campus are many, most notably the opportunity for greater interaction with the communities surrounding the university.
by Brian J. Egerton in Neighborhood
John Morris, a UIC alum, is designing the renovation of the Lincoln Park Theater. In the fall of 2009, the building at 1425 W. Fullerton will be finished with its multi-million dollar makeover. The refurbished building will have a 299-seat theater and gallery area.
by Igor Studenkov in Neighborhood
Every year, the city's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender population has joined their straight brethren in celebrating the diversity of sexual orientation and LGBT rights at the Chicago Pride Parade. It has been held since 1970, making it one of the longest-running pride parades in United States.
by April Modrick in Pulse
Sex education is predominately being taught in our schools across the nation, with a medley of variations on how to teach the subject. More and more schools are choosing to teach their students about sexual health, risks, and general knowledge and foregoing the idea that abstinence is the only answer.
by Tamar Campbell in Pulse
First cantaloupes, now tomatoes: the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that an outbreak this month of salmonella is due to tomatoes. 228 cases have been reported, but the FDA has not been able to pinpoint which tomatoes are contaminated. To make matters worse, officials are also not sure if the tainted tomatoes have been completely removed from the market.
by in Pulse
Dr. George Q: The skin around my ankle is tougher and thicker than it should be. It's often pretty red but it doesn't hurt. Is there anything wrong or should I not be worried? A: I'm curious as to how tough and thick the skin should be? I'm speculating that what you have is skin that is mildly calloused.
2008 Woodie Awards
