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Better safe than sorry

Many UIC students think that they are immune from major crime on campus, yet recently there have been a number of crimes committed in and around the UIC neighborhood. Fortunately, there are a number of simple things students can do to prevent the likelihood of becoming a victim.

Exposure: Cascade

Exposure: Cascade
Fountains are relatively easy subjects to shoot and can also give you drastically different results depending on the way you take the photo. This shot was taken with a quick shutter to freeze the drops of water in flight - and with the sun just behind the fountain, it created a silhouette and illuminated the streams.

Why are we monogamous? Reloading the question

Touchy Subjects
Monogamy is a curious paradigm, whether we acknowledge its awkwardness or not; and someday, sooner or later, we will all feel its potential to arouse cognitive dissonance. You see, we have inherited a lot of ideas about the purposes or causes for monogamy, and it is clear that many of us are willing to question the motivation behind our "romantic" urges.

Students with Asthma speak out

Getting people to talk about their personal lives can be incredibly difficult. However, when I told people that I wanted to talk with them about their chronic illnesses, many were quick to volunteer their time and stories. I met with people on campus and off; through e-mail, phone calls, and even one memorable instant messaging system.

Pocket Doc

Dr. George Q: There's research supporting coffee every day and research that discourages it. What is the truth behind the daily caffeine fix? A: You're right about the contradictory reports. Caffeine has been a lightning rod for research into alleged health risks and benefits for a long time.

Breaking the habit

The first installment of the Smoking Cessation workshops, held on Tuesday at the UIC Wellness Center, provided information on nicotine replacement therapy and advice on how to get ready to quit. The workshop was organized by the American Pharmacy Association, a pharmacy students' group.

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