Published weekly from Jan. 22 to March 2, 2007 The Armory is filled with a grid of cadets doing push-ups, sit-ups and running to the point of exhaustion. Many of their shirts are drenched in sweat. “Move for the Bears!” cheers one of the cadets. Squad and platoon leaders use similar... (continue) Audio Slideshows I Photoshttp://www.beckdiefenbach.com/ROTC_Gallery1.htmlshapeimage_1_link_0
Published Dec. 4, 2006 PART ONE: This two-part series, about the Carroll Fire Protection District, 1811 N. Brownfield Rd. in Urbana, Ill., attempts to display the courage and philanthropy of the family that is this fire... (continue) Photosshapeimage_3_link_0
Published Dec. 5, 2006 PART TWO: Kristine Jennings is the only active female member of the Carroll Fire Department, located at 1811 N. Brownfield Rd. in Urbana. She is also a senior in Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University. Part of this story goes... (continue) PhotosStory%3A%20A%20Sister%20Among%20Brothers.htmlshapeimage_4_link_0
Published July 5, 2006 A 911 call is made as smoke begins to billow out of the Taxpayer Building. A siren blasts in tandem with flashing lights as the enormous diesel powered Engine 61 roars up to the corner of Amber Street and Circle Drive.... (continue) PhotosStory%3A%20Carroll.htmlshapeimage_5_link_0
 
 
 
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Carroll Fire Part 1: A Family of Volunteers
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Published Aug. 11, 2006 “Clear!” shouts Air Life helicopter pilot Tommy Byrne just before he starts up the twin 650–horsepower Kawasaki turbine engines on board the Eurocopter B117 helicopter. Chief Flight Nurse Manager Lynn Clutts has... (continue) Audio SlideshowStory%3A%20Air%20Life.htmlshapeimage_19_link_0
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Published March 30, 2007 Eleven-year-old Haydee Marrino looked up at 
her dad, who had begun the opening riffs. Thousands of 
people had their eyes on the stage, as she took a breath 
and started singing: “Imagine there's no heaven... (continue) Audio SlideshowStory%3A%20Protestors%20march%20on%20Chicago.htmlshapeimage_29_link_0
 
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