Dive headfirst into alluring campus activities
By Meghan Lyons, Special Section's Editor
August 19, 2020
If you have ever been on any of the tours at the University for prospective students, you are well aware of the general spiel the guides like to give: “There are so many clubs at UIUC, there is even a squirrel watching club!” And then your parents will laugh, and then they will continuously...
Find your perfect pre-health RSO
By Shivali Shukla, Assistant Special Sections Editor
August 19, 2020
From national fraternities to small, local philanthropic organizations, there are a wide variety of options when it comes to finding the perfect on-campus pre-health organization for you. If you’re looking for a pre-medical fraternity, you might want to rush Phi Delta Epsilon or Phi Chi. If you aren’t nece...
Quad Day 2020 turns virtual: Use these tips to guide your search
By Zainab Qureshi, Longform Editor
August 19, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly thrown a wrench in everyone’s plans this year. Now, incoming freshmen must navigate their first year of college without the help of the traditional, in-person “Quad Day” the University offers each year. There are alternatives, however, and the sentiment of Q...
Be intentional with your time, maximize college experience
By Ethan Simmons, News Editor
August 19, 2020
Overcommitment is the classic quandary of the college freshman. At Quad Day, passionate RSO leaders give persuasive pitches for their organizations to fresh-faced passersby, and underclassmen eat it up. Some freshmen will end up with a great balance of fun and fulfilling organizations that will last...
Help to prevent COVID-19 transmission on campus
By JJ Kim, Editor-in-Chief
August 19, 2020
Look, I get it. You’ve been stuck at home since March and have been dreaming of going to the first party or block you can get to. Although I’d personally strongly advise against doing that, because even though there isn’t as big of a risk that you will experience severe symptoms, which has happ...
Three RSOs give students opportunities to stay fit on campus
By Gabby Hajduk, Sports Editor
August 19, 2020
By now, you've probably heard of the ‘freshman 15,’ the phrase people use to reference freshmen gaining a lot of weight when they start college. The buffet-style dining halls and any possible food option on campus make it really easy to put on a few extra pounds during your time at college. One way...
University offers hundreds of RSOs, though it could always use more
By Jackson Janes, Assistant Sports Editor
August 19, 2020
Staying active and involved on campus is one of the many important aspects of your college experience. RSOs, short for registered student organizations, are one of the ways to find people with common interests, learn new hobbies, contribute to the Champaign-Urbana community or just fill some free time. Th...
RSOs can help keep your mental health in check
August 19, 2020
As the first day of classes approaches for University students, so might growing stress about how to navigate the upcoming semester. Students will have a majority of their courses online, and without in-person classes to provide a sense of structure and accountability, staying motivated can be diffic...
Build your own community through campus involvement
By Salem Isaf, Interim Editor-in-Chief
August 19, 2020
The first and most important advice that I always give students who are about to begin college is to make sure you are as involved as you possibly can be throughout your time on campus. Normally, the perfect day to take a look at all of the possible student organizations would be Quad Day, which would ...
Student ambassadors offer unique spin on RSO experience
By Ava Traverso
August 19, 2020
With Quad Day canceled and RSO interactions being limited due to the risk of COVID-19, returning and new students have to get creative when it comes to becoming more involved on campus. Though it may seem impossible to join new clubs without the sign-up access that Quad Day provides, there are student...
Live each day like an Illini
By Shana Olivero, Video Editor
August 19, 2020
The time has come. The past 18 years of your life have built up to this moment. You are finally an Illini. Now is the time to branch out and focus on what you really love to do. But what if you don’t want to leave behind everything you loved in high school? School dances, after school practices, social...
Look out for engineering RSOs this semester
By Rohit Jammu, Assistant Features Editor
August 19, 2020
The fall semester of each school year at the University is always filled with excitement and bustling energy. For freshmen moving into their new dorm rooms, getting accustomed to various dining hall timings is a new challenge. For sophomores, juniors and seniors, it's the rush of moving into new apartments,...
