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The Indian Graduate Students Association organized a candlelight vigil on Friday to honor the life of 18-year-old Akul Dhawan, freshman in Engineering. The University community has been mourning his loss ever since he was found dead with signs of hypothermia on the morning of Jan. 20.  The vigil began at Alma Mater, where a crowd...

Students and faculty first picked up flowers and candles in front of the Illini Union Friday before walking in a silent procession to a set of concrete steps behind 1203

Students and faculty first picked up flowers and candles in front of the Illini Union Friday before walking in a silent procession to a set of concrete steps behind 1203

READING - The School Committee recently adopted a new three-year transportation contract that will likely trigger user fee increases next year.

The beginning of a new lunar year marks the unfolding of Diwali celebrations — otherwise known as Deepavali — which is a deeply historical and cultural holiday.  This year, the celebration will begin Nov. 12 in the Hindu month of Kartika, which is the day of the new moon on the Hindu lunar calendar.  Marigold...

Derek Pinto absconded from Hollesley Bay prison - Credit: Archant An inmate who could not resist the "overwhelming temptation" to walk away from open prison and see his family before lockdown has received more time in a higher security jail. Derek Pinto was handed another four months custody on an eight-year term imposed at Blackfriars Crown Court for possessing a loaded handgun. The 22-year old, who absconded from Hollesley Bay prison as another national Covid-19 lockdown loomed last yea...

Derek Pinto absconded from Hollesley Bay prison - Credit: Archant An inmate who could not resist the "overwhelming temptation" to walk away from open prison and see his family before lockdown has received more time in a higher security jail. Derek Pinto was handed another four months custody on an eight-year term imposed at Blackfriars Crown Court for possessing a loaded handgun. The 22-year old, who absconded from Hollesley Bay prison as another national Covid-19 lockdown loomed last yea...