by Alejandro de Jesus in News
Thursday's Vice Presidential debate at Washington University began with a few house rules from moderator Gwen Ifill requesting that there be "no cheers, applause, or obscene outbursts." However at UIC's debate watch party, held in the Montgomery Ward Lounge, the rules were a bit different.
by Igor Studenkov in News
The Maxwell Street Market moved to a new location on Sept. 14; it is now located on Desplaines Street, between Roosevelt Road and Harrison. The move was initially supposed to take place last year, but infrastructure and land acquisition issues delayed the process.
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Violent crime in Chicago continues unabated this year, with the latest unofficial statistics showing that there were 316 more shootings in the city through August.
Through the end of September, there were 392 murders, 50 more than the same time last year.
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The city of Chicago wants to join the trend toward banning text messaging while driving.
The Chicago City Council is taking steps to prohibit drivers from texting while driving.
Law enforcement personnel and operators of emergency vehicles would be exempt.
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It's been a year since Planned Parenthood opened a clinic in Aurora, and people on both sides of the abortion debate say they have seen success in that time.
Planned Parenthood of Illinois CEO Steve Trombley says demand for medical services has been greater than expected, and less than 10 percent of those services are abortion-related.
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Forum hosts criminal justice interfaith summit
Hundreds of people from different religious backgrounds gathered at the UIC Forum Sunday to discuss problems with the criminal justice system in the United States.
The Civic Action Network, a Chicago-based organization, formed the event with the primary focus on local and state reform, while the ultimate goal is on national reform of the justice system.
by Brian J. Egerton in Features
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.
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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.
Touchy Subjects
by Whitney Paige Green in Features
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.
by Irene Resendiz in Opinions
I honestly couldn't tell, what with all the stray paper floating around campus and jamming up the escalator in SCE for publicity's sake. Sure, UIC has a bookstore that features a sustainability section and new recycling bins, and the building that the University is currently constructing promises to be "green," but I still see litter lying just about everywhere on campus.
by Salwa Halloway in Opinions
I like art, and I like people who encourage true artistic expression. And because of this love for art, I cannot support the efforts of Podmajersky, Incorporated. They are a family-owned real estate business that claims to create a "complete living and working environment focused on quality of life and anchored by the arts, culture and great design.
by Stephanie Jevtic in Opinions
When you want something and one parent says "no," you always go to the other who will say "yes." Well, last week the House of Representatives and the Senate were Mommy and Daddy to the financial markets. The House said "No" and the Senate was the softy, but the bailout bill has a ways to go.
What is at stake?
by Geoffrey Berkheimer in Opinions
Chances are good that if you have been alive and awake over the past few weeks, you have heard a little bit about the credit crisis and the problems with the economy. Students refer to it as the Apocalypse or the next Great Depression - and it is not hard to see how they draw those conclusions.
by Tamar Campbell in Pulse
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.
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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.
by Maya Parshina in Pulse
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.
by Chris Brown in Sports
After three meets, the UIC Flames cross country team has failed to disappoint thus far. Turning in two solid outings, the men and women's squads hope to keep the momentum throughout the season as they prepare for the Horizon League Championships on Nov. 1.
Unbeaten UIC, fans makes Flames Field a first-class atmosphere
by Andrew Smothers in Sports
Since 2006, UIC soccer has lost just one game at home. Aside from increasingly better talent comprising the UIC squad, players insist the biggest reason for that record is the lift they receive from the ever-loudening, energetic atmosphere at Flames Field.
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Wednesday 10/8 Soccer vs. Ohio State 7 p.m. FLAMES FIELD Volleyball at Milwaukee 7 p.m. Milwaukee, WI Saturday 10/11 Soccer at Butler 4 p.m. Indianapolis, IN Volleyball at Valparaiso 7 p.m. Valparaiso, IN Sunday 10/12 Volleyball at Butler 1 p.m. Indianapo
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