Boneyard Creek plan hits 2nd phase

The second phase of Champaign’s Boneyard Creek master plan could be completed in December 2010, which would install storm sewers under several streets in Champaign.

3/18/2010 - 11:16 PM
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Urbana garbage haulers too loud for citizens

Multiple noise complaints from Urbana residents have caused the city council to issue a self-enforcing policy on garbage haulers in the community. The noise from the trucks, such as the dinging sound of the trucks in reverse and the loud hydraulic sound from picking up the garbage, cause residents to wake up.

3/18/2010 - 11:25 PM
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N is for Noise
Provena center to lose exempt status

The state Supreme Court ruled Thursday that an Urbana hospital doesn’t provide enough charitable services to qualify for a property tax exemption, a decision hospitals in Illinois worry could lead local governments to try to overturn other exemptions in a hunt for badly needed cash.

3/18/2010 - 11:33 PM
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Editorials
Over spring break, stay out of hot water

One hundred thousand — that’s the number of American teens and young adults that travel to resort areas throughout Mexico during spring break, according to the U.S. State Department Web site. If you are one of those 100,000, or if you’re traveling anywhere out of the country, we urge you to be safe.

3/18/2010 - 11:32 PM
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News

Students prep for beaches, alternatives

Tropical destinations with beaches, bars and warm weather are always popular spring break vacation choices for University students. But exploring foreign countries, or finding volunteering opportunities in homeless shelters, storm-ravaged areas or inner city advocacy groups also draw students away from their homes for the week.

3/18/2010 - 11:04 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 - 11:38 PM
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Sports

Illini look to shut door against Florida foes

After losing an early lead in Wednesday’s nail-biting 8-7 win against in-state foe Illinois State, the Illinois softball team has made finishing teams off a new priority.

3/18/2010 - 10:35 PM
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Men’s tennis to host doubleheader before traveling to Madison

It has been 13 days since the No. 11 Illinois men’s tennis team played a match. It will make up for the rest it had with a doubleheader Friday before a trip north Sunday.

3/18/2010 - 10:39 PM
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Illini women begin NIT campaign

It was Monday evening, and Jolette Law knew her team might play Wednesday in the WNIT. Nevertheless, she knew there was something more important than practice going on.

3/18/2010 - 10:46 PM
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Features

Dad praises Calif. kids who helped deliver baby

When Alana Sanders gave birth to her fourth child, the people on hand to towel off the baby and tie its umbilical cord weren’t the usual team of doctors or nurses.

3/18/2010 - 10:22 PM
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Lady Gaga’s former boyfriend files $30.5 million lawsuit in NYC

A songwriter and music producer who claims he helped launch pop star Lady Gaga says she squeezed him out of her lucrative career after he co-wrote some of her songs, came up with her stage name and helped get her record deal.

3/18/2010 - 11:35 PM
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Opinions

One final editor’s note

I started off my term talking about the questionable future of print journalism. My position on the issue (that journalism will thrive, but in a different form) stands. But I think it’s for different reasons.

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3/18/2010 - 11:02 PM
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Tips to stay out of hot legal water over spring break

It is that time of year again when college students seek warmer climates. There are at least four S-words to describe the purpose of spring break in no particular order of priority: Sun, Sand, Sex and Surf. We at Student Legal Service would like to add one more S-word ... SAFETY. Most students have a great time wherever they go, but every year we learn about tragedies, emergencies and injuries suffered by spring breakers. A few commonsense precautions can prevent most problems.

3/18/2010 - 11:01 PM
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