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Former Parkland staff member writes second book

Jennifer Smith is in a race against time due to stage IV metastatic breast cancer. The struggle against cancer is a painful and terrifying one. For this reason, Smith decided to write a book. In the book, “What You Might Not Know: My Life as a Stage IV Cancer Patient,” she unveils the harsh reality of day-to-day life with a terminal illness. Full story

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Coaching life after Rice: Were any lessons learned?

The stain will never wash off. No matter how much time passes, no matter how many apologies Mike Rice eventually delivers, the legacy of the former Rutgers basketball coach will always be the balls and homophobic slurs he hurled at his players. Full story

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Tips and Tricks to Improve Your Memory

Have you ever been in this situation? You’re sitting behind a desk and about to take the most crucial exam of your academic life (or at least that’s what it feels like). As soon as you see the first question, your mind goes blank. Full story

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“Iron Man 3” excites on the new IMAX

“Iron Man 3” is the latest movie in the franchise. The film was shown at Savoy 16 at the opening of their brand new IMAX Theater. The theater sold out on its opening night and nearly all the seats in the theater were filled. Full story

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Alternative medicine: hoax or healing?

“These are important therapies for students to be aware of,” Bosch said. “Across the nation now there are integrated health care centers that offer both alternative therapy and Western medicine.” Full story

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Things to do over the summer

With classes quickly winding to an end, the summer plans are just beginning to come into focus for most students at Parkland. Full story

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Obama’s Plan B misstep

This legal battle comes at a time when reproductive rights are being assailed with alarming frequency around the country. But who would have expected access to contraception to be curtailed by an administration that has generally been so supportive? Full story

Nature is best viewed from the deck

I did a radio program about my antipathy for nature. Had I suggested we might use public hangings as way to discipline students who turned in their work late, I would have received fewer outraged calls. Full story

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Customers face card fraud from grocery chain

Many customers who recently paid for purchase with a credit or debit card at the Schnucks supermarkets on Vine Street in Urbana, Mattis Ave. in Champaign or on Dunlap St. in Savoy, are discovering that their card number may have been stolen. Full story

Cobra golf team ready for big weekend

Golf at Parkland is starting to pick up where they left off during the fall by playing strong and finishing high in tournaments. Full story