Nov. 2, 2004 issue

EASTERN IDOL: Laura Rodriguez, an interior design major from Lincoln Park, belts out a rendition of Aretha Franklin's "Respect" during the finals of the Eastern Idol competition in Pease Auditorium Oct. 26. Rodriguez beat out seven other finalists to claim the crown of "Eastern Idol." Rodriguez's effort earned her 12 credit hours of free tuition.

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