“Red Zone” is most vulnerable time for sexual assault
October 22, 2014
It’s called the Red Zone — the period of time at the start of the school year when most college sexual assaults occur. Although the time period is debated, ranging from the first six weeks of school to any time between Labor Day and Thanksgiving, more than half of all campus sexual assaults occur b...
ACE detail yields 28 citations
September 24, 2014
The Illinois State Police released the results of its Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) covert detail on Sept. 19. The purpose of the ACE program is to reduce and deter underage drinking, according to the press release from the Illinois State Police. It also hopes to increase police presence in...
Navigating nightlife
By Mara Shapiro
September 22, 2014
A variety of venues make up campus nightlife in Champaign-Urbana. From beer gardens to the sticky floors of KAM’S, there are numerous ways for students to unwind after another school week. But within three weeks of its launch, some students have begun to welcome a new app, Zondr, to their phones’ home scr...
February bar checks results in more than 60 citations
March 7, 2014
Illinois State Police, along with the Champaign Police Department, conducted two Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement covert details in February. On Feb. 21, 35 citations were issued by the ISP and the Champaign Police. Of the 35 citations, 11 were issued at Joe’s Brewery, seven at It’s Brothers, six at...
