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Lucky Boys rock Western

Lucky Boys rock Western

Rich acoustic sounds resonated across campus as the UUB Coffeehouse hosted three bands Wednesday evening: Hartfelt Sorrow, Swizzle Tree and Lucky Boys Confusion. The bands played various original pieces behind the University Union in the free speech area. A group of more than 200 people - students, faculty members, area residents and band groupies alike - gathered to enjoy the music and refreshments.

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News

NIU's Cole Hall will remain standing

SPRINGFIELD (AP) - Plans to demolish the building where a gunman killed five Northern Illinois University students have been scrapped after the university community overwhelmingly opposed it, the school's president said Tuesday. It was also apparent, however, that the community does not want Cole Hall to continue unaltered as an instructional facility, President John G.

Sports

'Necks win shootout with Coe

'Necks win shootout with Coe

Junior catcher Drew Laidig blasted two home runs on Thursday, leading the Leathernecks to a 12-8 victory against Coe College. Coe College (21-15), a Division 3 school, knocked around Western's (11-26, 4-8 Summit League) pitchers in search of the upset. "(Our offense) came ready to play today," said coach Stan Hyman.

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Union Block Party a hit as semester closes

Union Block Party a hit as semester closes

Two students battle it out gladiator-style as spectators watch in celebration of the Union Block Party that took place Wednesday.

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