A total ten members of Urbana band, choir and orchestra will be participating in the 62nd Illinois Music Educator’s Association (IMEA) All State Festival entitled “Music: A Sound Investment”. The students will be staying in Peoria from January 27 to January 30 for rehearsals leading up to the Grand Finale Concert that Saturday afternoon. To... »
“Lil, it’s 5:00, you need to get up.” Those were not the words I wanted to hear early Thursday morning. I grumbled and dragged myself out of bed, walked to the kitchen table and spent a good five moments trying to remember how to eat. Sure, I was excited. In a matter of 15 hours... »
“I Pledge Allegiance to the flag…” begins the United States of America’s Pledge of Allegiance. I remember saying those words every single day from kindergarten to my eighth grade year. But when I started high school, people stopped saying the Pledge. In fact, most people didn’t even bother to stand up. This seemed a... »
There are no more clouds in the sky. The winter sky is clear and blue. During the coldest season of the year, some people prefer to relax and stay warm inside their houses. However, there are also some people who choose to be out somewhere exposed in a new environment and do a variety of... »
It’s that time of year again…the season of Prom preparation! Girls are beginning the search for the perfect dress, hair appointments are being made and the Class of 2011 is getting down to business to finalize the spring event. The theme for this year’s dance will be “A Red Carpet Affair.” Students will spend... »
When early reviews promised Avatar would change the world of movies, they weren’t kidding. The moment the film starts, you are no longer watching a movie but taking part in an epic journey of the future. You are introduced to the stunning world of Pandora (a distant moon 4.3 light years from Earth) that... »
Before renting (500) Days of Summer, you must know that it’s no fairytale romance. However, this is the very fact what makes it worthwhile- it’s not just another romantic comedy. Unlike many fellow movies of the same genre, “(500) Days of Summer” does not “sugar quote” the characters relationships, but instead shows them as... »
One thing many people experience in their lifetime is airport security. It has changed a lot since 9/11. Some people think more profiling and racial discrimination occurs now, and others feel safe because so many precautions are taken, but where is the line drawn? When is it too much? Although I am very thankful that... »
Parts have been cast, rehearsals have started and the Children’s Show is well on its way. Wednesday, January 6 Mr. Chew posted the results of the auditions, held shortly before winter break, and with less than a month until opening everyone in the drama program is hard at work. Every year the Urbana High... »
Who said that watching a variety of tv shows is not a good way to spend your winter season? The cold season is here to stay, and what better way to cozy up than to watch and enjoy offbeat tv shows that are hits this season and will surely entertain you in alternative ways. If your mood prefers drama,... »
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