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Places to study that aren’t the library

By Rachael Bolek, Managing Editor for Online

May 20, 2018

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If you’re like me, you also can’t get anything done when you study at home. No matter how much I try, if I work on something for a class while at my desk or on my bed, I either fall asleep or inevitably put my homework down and turn on Netflix. Luckily, I have recognized my inability to be productive...

Beautiful outdoor spots on campus

By Andrea Flores, Longform Editor

May 20, 2018

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It sounds incredibly cheesy, but the beauty on this campus never ceases to amaze me, even after three years here. When the weather is nice, I love to spend my days studying and hanging out with friends, soaking up as much sun as possible. I wasn’t always like that though. During my freshman year, ...

Destressing from your hectic campus lifestyle

By Abby Paeth, Editor-in-Chief

May 20, 2018

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Let's be honest here: college is a very stressful time. For most students, you have never experienced a time as stressful as college and it can be very overwhelming. Dealing with stress is very important in college because it can get out of hand really fast. To help yourself stay sane, you should be...

You will find your people

By Toni Pantone, Assistant Design Editor

May 20, 2018

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Coming to a new school is scary, especially one with 40,000+ students. If you’re from a small town or a place with not a lot of diversity, it can be very intense at first — it sure was for me. One way to make it less overwhelming is to find a group of friends to stick with. It may take some time to ...

Easy, fun classes to take at the University

By Cindy Om, Design Editor

May 20, 2018

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College is hard. I get it. You want to have fun and get good grades. I have compiled a list of easy, fun classes for you that I enjoyed, so you don’t have to stress! Some of these classes count toward two gen-eds; some only count for one. I recommend taking classes that double dip. It will save you so...

Cheap but delicious bites around campus

By Tyler Panlilio, Opinions Editor

May 20, 2018

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As a broke college student with almost no time to spare, I often find myself gravitating toward cheap but delicious eats. Throughout my freshman and sophomore years, there are four local, lesser-known restaurants I've discovered that satisfied my cravings when dorm food or leftovers weren’t enough. ...

Experience all culture this University has to offer

By Jamie Linton, Assistant Opinions Editor

May 20, 2018

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Many students, no matter their college, suffer culture shock to a certain extent when they enter their freshman year. Whether it be the new assortment of students or the utopian bubble that surrounds any college town, there’s no doubt the University can seem like another planet. Fortunately, world-c...

Delving into our University’s quirky history

By Ella Schindler, Assistant Copy Chief

May 20, 2018

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The University, peacefully situated among miles and miles of cornfields, has a unique personality many people fall in love with as soon as they move onto campus. I know I definitely did. However, many students walk around campus throughout their four years here not knowing the stories that lie within...

Fun classes to take during your time here

By Brooke Eberle, Brand Manager

May 20, 2018

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Coming into college, one might not know what to expect in terms of your classes. You’ve probably been told for the majority of your high school career that “this work won’t cut it in college” or that “when you get to college, it’ll be way harder,” in an attempt to scare you into putting...

Five things to take part in this fall

By Jessica Bursztynsky, Managing Editor for Reporting

May 20, 2018

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Coming in to Champaign-Urbana as a freshman can be intimidating. Flyers, free bags and countless other things are thrown into your arms every time you step outside. With so many things going on, it can be hard to figure out what to do. As I head into my last semester, I’m going to revisit a few of...

Where to go when it’s nice out

By Brian Loh, Video Editor

May 20, 2018

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Here in Illinois, nice weather is a rarity. Coming from California, the most common question after asking me which college I go to is, “How’s the weather?” Although the weather sucks for the majority of the year — with wind chill and random snow days in April — the side effect of having...

Free and fun things to do off-campus

By Elani Kaufman, buzz Editor

May 20, 2018

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The University of Illinois has a lot to offer to its students in terms of culture, from unique lectures to beautiful architecture and every kind of activity imaginable. Likewise, the cities of Champaign and Urbana both have their own cultural mainstays, many of which fly under the radar of students....