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The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

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The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

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Sydney Wood

Sydney Wood, Assistant Buzz Editor

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Two drag queens ride atop a white convertible during the CU Pride Parade on Saturday. The community rallied together in support of pride while honoring AIDS history.

CU Pride Fest uplifts LGBTQ+ community

October 1, 2021
The band members of Nectar pose for a photo. Nectar will be performing at Pygmalion Thursday.

Nectar prepares for Pygmalion, reflects on summer shows

September 17, 2021
Champaign coffee shop eludes national worker shortage

Champaign coffee shop eludes national worker shortage

September 15, 2021
Still Woozy poses in his new album cover. The album was released on Aug. 13.

Still Woozy’s debut album features gooey, avant-garde indie pop

August 28, 2021

Prepare for semester with this post move-in day checklist

August 12, 2021
Tyler, The Creator performs on the Camp Stage at Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Nov. 9, 2019. Lollapalooza has an impressive lineup full of watch worthy artists.

Look out for these artists at Lollapalooza

July 27, 2021

Flourish in college with these low-maintenance plants

July 15, 2021
The band Boyish poses for a photo. LGBTQ artists deserve recognition post pride month.

Check out these LGBTQ artists you may have missed during Pride Month

July 9, 2021
The cover of K.A. Molls new book Seeing by Heart is shown above. Moll strives to include important LGBTQ+ representation in her books.

K.A. Moll releases new book, explains importance of representation

June 28, 2021
Alex McArtor poses in a photo ahead of the release of her EP Welcome to the Wasteland. The EP comes out June 25.

Alex McArtor bends genres in ‘Welcome to the Wasteland’

June 22, 2021
Cover art for Streetlight by Maps of the Midwest, which was released on Bandcamp Friday. The song is a tribute to songwriter and group member Taylor Lovealls grandmother.

Maps of the Midwest releases latest single in homage to songwriter’s grandmother

June 9, 2021
Ella Williams, professionally known as Squirrel Flower, poses in a photoshoot. Her new album Planet (i) comes out June 25.

Squirrel Flower prepares for album release, fall tour

May 26, 2021
The YMCA of the University of Illinois sits quietly at 1001 S Wright St, Champaign on a sunny day. The YMCA recently held its annual Stand Against Racism campaign on their Facebook page in a series of online presentations.

YWCA’s annual campaign concerns racism’s effect on public health

April 30, 2021
The band Ratboy composed of Julia Steiner, Sean Neumann, Marcus Nuccio and Dave Sagan pose for a photo. Ratboy is releasing a new album for their tenth anniversary and plan to perform it on tour in Europe next year.

Ratboys celebrates 10th anniversary with album release

April 28, 2021

Slowthai addresses cancel culture through album release

February 19, 2021
The cover for the movie “Tongues Untied” is pictured above. The film was released in July 1989 and was one of several LBGTQ movies produced by Marlon Riggs.

LGBTQ representation evolves in film

February 11, 2021

French Cassettes gear up for newest album release

December 4, 2020
Budget empty? Your stomach doesnt have to be

Budget empty? Your stomach doesn’t have to be

September 21, 2020
The cover art of Samia’s new album, “The Baby.” The album was released on Aug. 28.

Samia Finnerty abridges the human experience in debut album

September 16, 2020
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