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The Assembly Hall joins other Big Ten venues in alcohol sales

The Cirque du Soleil event at the Assembly Hall on Wednesday marked a first for the venue, as those in attendance had the option of buying alcohol as part of a pilot program approved by University administration a few weeks ago.

3/18/2010 - 1:14 AM
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Ill. mother, daughter arrested in school fight

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — A Champaign mother has been charged with helping her 13-year-old daughter fight another girl at a middle school.

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3/18/2010 - 4:08 PM
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Bill to give voters say on U of I trustees fails

SRPINGFIELD, Ill. — A bill that would have given the state's voters a say in who oversees the University of Illinois has failed in the state House of Representatives.

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3/18/2010 - 3:35 PM
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$10,000 scholarship, AT&T calls on mobile-app creatives

According to Gartner Research, about 4.5 billion mobile applications will be downloaded in 2010, an 80 percent increase from 2009. As such, AT&T has decided to take advantage of the tech-savey college students to create the next "killer mobile app."

3/18/2010 - 3:42 PM
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Library unit saves old texts from deterioration

The University’s library contains just over 11 million volumes and is the third largest collegiate library in the country. But like everything else, books fall apart, and it is up to one department within the library to make sure that the vast collection of knowledge in our possession is preserved for as long as possible.

3/17/2010 - 10:33 PM
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Easter speaks to Illinois Student Senate about state of budget

University Interim Chancellor and Provost Robert Easter addressed the Illinois Student Senate about the current financial state of the University at its weekly meeting Wednesday evening. He discussed what initiatives the University has taken to save money and other possibilities for the future.

3/18/2010 - 4:21 PM
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Review: Aniston and Butler in 'The Bounty Hunter'

In Steven Soderbergh's "Out of Sight," George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez memorably created romantic sparks while huddled in the trunk of a car. By contrast, the action-laden romantic-comedy "The Bounty Hunter" begins with Jennifer Aniston bursting out a trunk in a smokey blaze of ignited flares as Gerard Butler chases after her.

3/18/2010 - 3:55 PM
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Economic mixed bag: No inflation but little hiring

WASHINGTON — The picture of an economy growing modestly without producing inflation yet struggling to create jobs emerged from government reports Thursday.

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3/18/2010 - 3:55 PM
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Accused 'Jihad Jane' denies terror plot in court

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia-area woman authorities say dubbed herself "Jihad Jane" online pleaded not guilty Thursday in federal court to a four-count indictment charging her in an overseas terrorist plot.

3/18/2010 - 3:45 PM
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House Dems on track for vote on $940B health bill

WASHINGTON — House Democrats are pushing to the brink of passage a landmark, $940 billion health care overhaul bill that would simultaneously deliver on President Barack Obama's promise to expand coverage while slashing the deficit, a strategy aimed at attracting support from the party's fiscal conservatives.

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3/18/2010 - 3:54 PM
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City council changes position on underage drinking grant

Champaign City Council voted 6-2 Tuesday night to support an ordinance about a federal grant application called Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws, or EUDL. This vote came after the council originally rejected the grant application Feb. 16.

3/18/2010 - 4:15 PM
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Businesses use midnight openings to build customer loyalty

Midnight. Most of the world is asleep, but many college students are up and looking for entertainment. Businesses like Carmike Cinemas and GameStop are taking advantage of this hour to offer special showings and releases of their products.

3/17/2010 - 2:02 PM
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Game Stop Midnight Release Party
Consulting business takes top spot at UI contest

After winning multiple awards at the Cozad New Venture Competition — including first prize – two University students say their $8,500 winnings will help their business expand and reach new customers.

3/18/2010 - 4:03 PM
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Illinois Briefs: Massmail warns against going to Mexico for Spring Break

The University is encouraging students traveling to Mexico this spring break to reconsider their plans, according to a Massmail. Mexico is marked as “a location of elevated risk as described by the U.S. State Department Travel Warning,” according to the Massmail.

3/17/2010 - 11:52 PM
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AP VIDEO: 3 with ties to U.S. consulate killed in Mexico
Police prepare for spring break burglary prevention

Public safety officials from the University, along with Urbana and Champaign police departments, said they are planning to keep a close watch on campus during spring break, a time when burglaries increase as students leave their dorms and apartments unattended.

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3/18/2010 - 10:46 AM
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Over spring break, stay out of hot water
Panhandle’s spring break beach wants new image
Gas prices rise in Midwest

With spring break on the horizon, many students are gearing up to hit the road for their week off. But they’ll likely be paying more at the pump, as gas prices in Illinois have risen an average of 5.4 cents per gallon this week compared to a nationwide increase of 3.8 cents per gallon, according to Gasbuddy.com.

3/17/2010 - 10:39 PM
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Traditional event celebrates Iranian New Year

The Persian Cultural Association hosted a traditional fire festival in preparation for the Iranian New Year on the Quad on Tuesday. “This event is called Chahar-Shanbe Soori,” said Amin Jahromi, graduate student and member of the board for the Persian Cultural Association. “It literally means ‘Red Wednesday.’ It is a prelude to Iranian New Year. Our new year starts on the first day of spring.”

3/17/2010 - 1:35 AM
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Illinois Briefs: House Republican arrested for DUI

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — An assistant minority leader in the Illinois House has been charged with driving under the influence. Rep. Ron Stephens, R-Greenville, was arrested by the Macon County Sheriff’s department about 8 p.m. Monday in Decatur.

3/17/2010 - 1:26 AM
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St. Patrick’s Day pageant a ‘whirlwind’ experience for graduate student

When University graduate student Lauren Corry heard about Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Queen pageant from her roommate, she was intrigued, but did not know exactly what was in store.

3/16/2010 - 10:41 PM
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US wants Israel to cancel Jerusalem building plans

JERUSALEM — The Obama administration is demanding that Israel call off a contentious building project in east Jerusalem and make a public gesture toward the Palestinians to help defuse one of the worst U.S.-Israeli feuds in memory, officials on both sides said Monday.

3/16/2010 - 12:42 AM
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Police Blotter: 03-18-2010

Champaign

A 21-year-old man was arrested at the 1500 block of North Prospect Avenue on Sunday afternoon.

According to the police report, the offender was arrested for driving with a suspended driver’s license and driving an uninsured motor vehicle.

3/18/2010 - 12:06 AM
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