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In loving memory: Daniel Krippes

Daniel Krippes had a wry sense of humor that often left his friends cracking up, but he also had the sensitivity to deliver comforting words, even when no one else realized they were needed. Full story

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Star-crossed lovers:

The Phoenix talks to the stars of Dear John.

Two celebrities, one five-star hotel, and three reporters at a round table, all this during my first time interviewing celebrities: It was a whirlwind experience. Full story

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Men’s volleyball ranked no. 12

Ramblers and crowd overwhelm no. 5 Penn State in five sets

After rallying to crush top-ranked Penn State 3-2 on Saturday in a packed and roaring Alumni Gym, Loyola's undefeated men's volleyball team jumped to no. 12 in the AVCA Division I-II rankings for the first time in history. Full story

Black History in Chicago

It’s a well-known fact that February is Black History Month, but did you know that this national celebration originated in Chicago?

Loyola stuck in midseason funk

If anyone has information regarding the whereabouts of the Loyola men’s basketball team from November and December, please contact Head Coach Jim Whitesell. Rambler fans would certainly love to have that team back.

Tale as old as time:

Dear John is a movie based on the book by Nicholas Sparks, the author of The Notebook, so it is no surprise that there are a startling amount of similarities. Boy meets girl in the beautiful setting of South Carolina, and boy and girl fall in love. The boy only has a father, girl comes from a wealthy family, boy goes off to war, boy and girl are torn apart and when they meet again the girl is already committed to another man.

CTA riders can expect longer waits

Regular CTA users will soon have to allow even more time for travel. Beginning Feb. 7 the CTA will institute reduced services on numerous trains and buses, a change due to the weak economy.

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In loving memory: Mark Greable

Whether he wrote, “Good morning” or “I love you,” Mark Greable left a handwritten note for his fiancé, April Brasel, every day. Some days he would even leave her two or three. Usually he would tape them on the bathroom mirror where she was sure to see them. Full story

In loving memory, Liza Whitacre

Family, friends and community members share their memories.

Liza Whitacre had only been working at Edgewater’s Metropolis Coffee Company for a few weeks when she knitted each of her coworkers a pair of mittens for Christmas. She had all of them trace their hands and write down their favorite colors so she could personalize them. Full story

In loving memory, Sarah Thomas

Family, friends and community members share their memories.

On the last day of class of spring semester, the right side of Sarah Marie Thomas’ face suddenly went numb, and she lost sight in her right eye. Full story

In loving memory: Nicole Dwyer

The summer after her high school graduation, Nicole Dwyer visited the Twin Cities on a mission trip with her youth ministry group. For a week, she volunteered in a low-income neighborhood with a group of students from other ministries. Full story