University astronomers celebrate total solar eclipse

Jessica Bursztynsky, Interim Editor-in-Chief
August 19, 2017
Filed under Champaign-Urbana, News, Showcase, State

Tens of thousands of people are expected to crowd to southern Illinois on Aug. 21 to witness the total solar eclipse, a small time period in which the moon covers the sun and day seems to suddenly turn to night for a few minutes. Among the large crowd will be astronomers with the University’s Department...

Urbana Sweetcorn Festival highlights local options

Taylor Wegner, Staff writer
August 17, 2017
Filed under Champaign-Urbana, News, Top Stories

The 43rd iteration of the Urbana Sweetcorn Festival is taking place this year from Friday, Aug. 25 to Saturday, Aug. 26. The festival, held annually in downtown Urbana, celebrates the area’s vibrant community culture by highlighting local vendors, chefs, artists of all sorts, and of course, corn—al...

Campustown comes alive again with sidewalk sales

Jessica Bursztynsky, Interim Editor-in-Chief
August 16, 2017
Filed under Campus, Champaign-Urbana, News, Top Stories

Each Thursday this past summer Campustown has seemed a bit more lively as local businesses participated in the Champaign Center Partnership's 13 Thursdays, an event in which shops offer deals to target those who normally avoid campus. The goal is for C-U residents to support local businesses and realize "it...

Campustown returns to normal operating hours

Samantha Jones Toal, Brand Manager
August 14, 2017
Filed under Around Campus, News, Top Stories

Many restaurants and businesses scale back their hours during the summer to accommodate for the overall scaling-back of students. However, with the fall semester approaching, Green Street will once again be open after dark. If you’re back on campus or new to Champaign, here’s some dates to remember to ...

Performance of Vagina Monologues to benefit Courage Connection

Jessica Bursztynsky, Interim Editor-in-Chief
August 11, 2017
Filed under Around Campus, Champaign-Urbana, News, Top Stories

In an effort to bring both awareness and funds to Courage Connection - an Urbana-based domestic violence shelter - is a one time performance of the Vagina Monologues on Aug. 25 at the Virginia Theatre. Organizers Molly McLay and January Boten wanted to bring Eve Ensler’s 1995 play to the communit...

New to campus, women’s workout group aims to inspire and empower

Taylor Wegner, Staff writer
August 10, 2017
Filed under Around Campus, Campus, News, Top Stories

CHAARG, a women-centric fitness group sweeping the nation, just made its way to the University of Illinois. The University’s chapter was created by Amanda Gade, a senior in Education, and she’s currently functioning as the chapter’s ambassador. Since its inception this past spring, CHAAR...

Japan House to host third annual Matsuri festival

Jessica Bursztynsky, Interim Editor-in-Chief
August 9, 2017
Filed under Around Campus, Campus, News, Top Stories

Just in time for students returning to campus, the Japan House is hosting its third annual Matsuri! - a festival that incorporates food, drink and activities - on Sunday, Aug. 27 from 3 to 8 p.m. While entrance to the Japan House and Arboretum is free, tickets must be purchased for food and drink...

Finding fun in August at Allerton Park

Samantha Jones Toal, Brand Manager
August 8, 2017
Filed under Champaign-Urbana, News, Showcase, Top Stories

University of Illinois’ Robert Allerton Park is set to hold a variety of events, such as the Prairie Sky Music Festival, for the remainder of August. Located in Monticello, Allerton Park is a 1,517-acre park located about 27 miles from the Illini Union on the Sangamon River. Upcoming events...

Young Dems hosting Women in Politics Panel

Jessica Bursztynsky, Interim Editor-in-Chief
August 7, 2017
Filed under Champaign-Urbana, News, State, Top Stories

The Champaign County Young Democrats are hosting a Women in Politics Panel featuring several elected officials at the Champaign Public Library on Sunday, Aug. 13 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. State Rep. Carol Ammons, State's Attorney Julia Rietz, former State Rep. Naomi Jakobsson and Former Champaign County...

Celebrating the 8th annual CU Pride Fest

Wren Wheeling, Staff Writer
August 4, 2017
Filed under Champaign-Urbana, News, Showcase, Top Stories

The 8th annual CU Pride Fest, hosted by the Uniting Pride Center, or UP Center, is set for September 15 to 17. According to Josh Laskowski, who has been the CU Pride and Parade Chair for three years, 2016 was the best Pride yet. “We had more community support than ever before, more sponsors, ...

Urbana First Fridays celebrates full year of festivals

Jessica Bursztynsky, Interim Editor-in-Chief
August 3, 2017
Filed under Champaign-Urbana, News, Showcase, Top Stories

Urbana's First Fridays is back again with the theme of "EmpowerMonth." Located downtown Urbana this Friday from 4 to 11 p.m., is the city's 12th installment of the free series, hosted by Imbibe Urbana. "We learned so much about the community and what people like to do in different seasons and how...

Illinois ousted on list of top 10 party schools

Jessica Bursztynsky, Interim Editor-in-Chief
August 2, 2017
Filed under Around Campus, Campus, News, Showcase, Top Stories

It's been two years since the Princeton Review named the University as the top party school in the nation, and the spot isn't getting any closer. For the 2018 year, the University placed No. 14 on the list out of 20. Last year the school was No. 3. The Princeton Review published their rankings ...

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