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University of Illinois stories: 10 news summaries

 Jordan's Son Quits 
 Illinois Hoops Squad 

He wants to focus on academics

Jun 24, 09 3:51 PM CDT
(Newser) - Michael Jordan’s elder son is abandoning the University of Illinois’ basketball team to focus on school and his “life after basketball.” Jeff Jordan, a rising junior, earned a scholarship last season after making the team as a walk-on, and has played in 59 games; the son of... More »

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University of Illinois • Michael Jordan • Illinois Fighting Illini • college basketball • Jeff Jordan • Marcus Jordan

Pols Pushed U. of Illinois
Into Taking Students

'Clout list' just amounts to 'blackmail:' critics

May 30, 09 4:32 PM CDT
(Newser) - Prominent state lawmakers have been pressuring administrators at the University of Illinois to accept favored applicants or risk facing their wrath, the Chicago Tribune reports. Analyzing 1,800 documents, the paper found that subpar applicants on a “clout list” gained admission over the objections of admissions officers after school... More »

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admissions • University of Illinois • blackmail • Illinois • students • politicians

(Newser) - University of Illinois police arrested 21 students on drug charges this week and are looking for more, the Chicago Tribune reports. In seizing 180 grams of marijuana, some cocaine, anti-anxiety medication, and $3,100 in cash, campus cops aimed primarily to cut down on pot distribution. "We decided to... More »

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University of Illinois • marijuana • drug dealing • arrest

Campus Tries
to Keep Booze Out of Class

St. Patty's crackdown turns profs into bouncers at Illinois

Mar 5, 09 1:32 PM CST
(Newser) - University of Illinois officials will search students’ backpacks and confiscate containers they suspect might contain alcohol during tomorrow’s “Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day,” the Chicago Tribune reports. Students typically pack campus bars for green beer as early as 8am, and some take drinks to class. “It... More »

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alcohol • University of Illinois • drinking • Illinois • college student • St. Patrick's Day

 10 Biggest College Libraries 

Labyrinthine stacks good for more than reading

Jan 11, 09 7:09 AM CST
(Newser) - Whether your purpose is to study, flirt or nap, college libraries are "labyrinths" of opportunity. The editors of College on the Record list the biggest, and why they like them.
  1. Harvard (13,617,133 books): "Because size matters."
  2. Yale (9,932,080 books): "Because
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University of Illinois • University of Texas • UC Berkeley • reading • Harvard • Yale • library

 Scientists Grow Blood
 From Stem Cells

Major breakthrough in controversial field

Aug 20, 08 8:00 AM CDT
(Newser) - Scientists have manufactured human blood in a laboratory using embryonic stem cells, reports the Los Angeles Times. The project represents a major technical breakthrough in the controversial area of stem cell research. Researchers made significant quantities of several blood types, but still have a number of hurdles ahead before producing... More »

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stem cell research • University of Illinois • American Red Cross • University of Minnesota • Mayo Clinic • human blood • Stem Cell Institute • red blood cells • Advanced Cell Technology Inc. • Einstein College of Medicine • globin

 New Electronics 
 Can Stretch, Fold 

Bendable circuits perform as well as rigid circuitry

Mar 28, 08 1:42 PM CDT
(Newser) - New research showing that it’s possible to make stretchable, bendable complex electrical circuits could open the door to wearable computers and to health-monitoring systems that can be implanted, Technology Review reports. Previous bendable circuitry was too slow for complex computing, but the new circuits, of ultra-thin silicon on... More »

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University of Illinois • silicon • bendable electronics • computing • wearable computers • Northwestern University

Police Piece Together Shooter's Trail

Kazmierczak spent
two days in motel room before shooting

Feb 16, 08 10:43 AM CST
(Newser) - Before his shooting rampage at NIU, Steven Kazmierczak spent two days in a motel, taking cold medicine and drinking Red Bull, the Chicago Tribune reports. He left behind no note, only a sealed duffel bag filled with gun ammo. Kazmierczak, who had stopped taking medication for anxiety, also sent his... More »

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University of Illinois • school shooting • Illinois • scholar • DeKalb • sociology • Northern Illinois University • Steven Kazmierczak • criminal justice • anxiety disorder • psychiatric treatment center • guns

Illinois Stuns #1 Ohio State

Illini pull off shocking 28-21 win and throw BCS race into turmoil

Nov 10, 07 6:45 PM CST
(Newser) - Illinois went into Ohio Stadium today and stunned the #1 Ohio State Buckeyes 28-21, throwing yet another wrench into a national championship race that has featured one upset after another this season. The Illini rode the arm and legs of sophomore quarterback Juice Williams, as he threw 4 TD passes... More »

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University of Illinois • University of Michigan • Ohio State University • Bowl Championship Series • BCS • Big Ten • Ohio Stadium • Illini • Buckeyes • Juice Williams • Ron Zook • Jim Tressel

$100 Million Here, $100 Million There...

U of I gets second huge gift in as many days to Illinois universities

Jun 2, 07 6:38 AM CDT
(Newser) - And, as Illinois' late Senator Everett Dirksen once said, you are talking about real money. Tom Siebel, University of Illinois graduate and founder of Siebel Systems, a customer management relationship software firm, pledged $100 million in his will to the U of I. More »

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University of Illinois • University of Chicago • big gifts • Tom Siebel • money • donation • campaign fundraising

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