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UHS’ Spring Musical Preview
With the arrival of spring, Urbana High School’s Drama Club is beginning to prepare their annual spring musical: My Favorite Year. Students of all grades and genders auditioned over the course of a couple days, testing their vocal, acting and dance prowess. My Favorite Year is the tale of Benjy Stone (loosely based on... »
AP, No Thanks!
Advanced Placement tests are ever near and as the count down to testing begins students are beginning the cram sessions in an attempt to test out of thousands of dollars worth of college credit hours, but as I sit simultaneously trying to fill my brain with the correct use of subjunctive in French, the... »
ACT Tips
The ACT (American College Test) and PSAE (Prairie State Achievement Examination) testing days are quickly approaching for the class of 2011. It may seem stressful, daunting, even impossible at times, but it really doesn’t have to be that bad. Here are five quick and easy tips to help keep you sane and perform at... »
Spring Soups
After a long awaited spring finally starts to appear, soup may not be the dish at the top of your mind, but a good soup isn’t just for winter-time illnesses. There are a variety of broths and stocks completely unique to spring that can quickly add healthy variety into your diet. Cucumber Dill Soup with... »
Chess Club
“Alright we’ll have 5 boards… anyone else, anyone else?” Mr. Davis hurriedly asked as he rearranged various desks. “I’m in!” a final student said as he rushed through the door. “Alright we’ll pull another one up, 6 boards. That it? Alright then, let’s get started.” Six black and white checkered boards were placed in front of pairs... »
UHS Students Sound Off: Olympics vs. Super Bowl
Not simply sporting events, they’re marvels, spectacle, absolute extravaganzas, and the month of February is jam packed! What might you ask? Why the Superbowl, and the quickly following Vancouver 2010 Olympics. We took a minute to ask UHS students which of the two sports splendors they prefer. Mark Peterson (Sophomore): l prefer the Olympics, because... »
Election Judging
Four o’clock in the morning is early to wake up. Four o’clock in the morning to wake up for a 15 hour work day is way, way too early. On February 2 I dragged myself out of bed, quickly consumed my morning bowl of frosted mini wheats, and then headed over to my assigned... »
Doing it for the Children
Wondering why your peers are missing part of the school day and then coming back with false beards and devil eyes? They’re part of the children’s show: Gold in the Bones. Every year Urbana High School’s Drama Club puts on a children’s show with five public performances in the evening, but also special matinees for... »
UHS Senior Leonard Schloer Off to China
As an athlete, rapper, music connoisseur, and a self proclaimed Renaissance man, Leonard Schloer is stepping into something huge. An early graduate member of the class of 2010, Leonard will be spending the next five months across the Pacific as an exchange student in China. Want to know how he plans to deal with... »
UHS Musicians Qualify for All State
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... »
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