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Chicago school reacts to E2 tragedy

Princeton University
Chess team takes on prison inmates

Burnham Hospital site plans stalled, still high-interest project
Even though immediate plans for the Burnham Hospital Site have fallen through, the future still appears optimistic.

Local venues prepare for fires
Last week’s pyrotechnic accident at a Rhode Island nightclub left several people in Champaign-Urbana wondering how a tragedy of this magnitude can be prevented locally.

Students get a taste of Dominican culture
Students from the Dominican Republic said if you ask an American to name something about the Dominican Republic, the only thing that comes to mind is baseball player Sammy Sosa. Monday night, the Caribbean Latino Students Association tried to change that.

RR's has great history, soon to make more
Before students packed the former RR’s Sports Grill on Wednesday nights for its $13 shark bowl specials and $2 “Mug Night” refills, the building hosted Wigwam, which some say boasted the town’s best Italian beef and 25-cent beers.

Urbana streets to get makeover
After last year’s $2.1 million renovation of downtown Urbana near Lincoln Square Shopping Center, the city of Urbana is financing similar project to renovate its streetscapes.

Local Red Cross aims to aid public in emergencies
Five “simple” steps, and the American Red Cross believes the public can be prepared for any emergency or disaster.

Professors earn seats on National Academy of Engineering
Two University professors who recently earned seats on the National Academy of Engineering said the college of engineering rankings might increase because of their elections.

University professor supports Zone diet
A University professor thinks the best means of losing weight, maintaining muscle mass and decreasing body fat might be with the Zone Diet.

Students flock to 'Joe Millionaire' parties
Nine girls flocked to Kate McShane’s room in Pennsylvania Avenue Residence hall Monday night to find out if America’s newest made-for-television couple lasted through the end of the show.

Review board votes to allow gnome, snail on ISG ballot
The University Constitutional Review Board voted in favor of allowing Reform NOW executive candidates Mike Bullerman and Marcia Fuentes to run as a gnome and a snail on the Illinois Student Government ballot. However, the review board’s decision is not final and Student Election Committe will continue the decision Wednesday.