How to get involved in Champaign’s music scene
Christine Pallon, Buzz editor
May 25, 2016
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Champaign-Urbana has long been known for its vibrant music scene. Since REO Speedwagon’s formation here in 1967 (fun fact: there’s a street called REO Speedwagon Way in downtown Champaign), the town has churned out other nationally known acts like Hum, American Football, Braid and Poster Children....
Finding a home in the dorms
Charlotte Carroll, Sports editor
May 25, 2016
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Most people give FAR/PAR, the dorms Florida Avenue Residence Hall and Pennsylvania Avenue Residence Hall, a bad rep; however, I can’t say enough good things about my freshman experience living in the dorms at Illinois. So much so, that my friends and I decided to live in the dorms a second year. To me,...
UIUC Campus Recreation offers endless opportunities for fun
Michal Dwojak, Managing editor for reporting
May 25, 2016
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The University offers its students many different avenues to succeed academically, but with all the stress of projects and essays, Illini need a way to unwind. From swimming in the outdoor pool to enjoying a fun skate at the Illinois Ice Arena, the University’s campus recreation offers numerous wa...
Best Asian restaurants on campus
Tiffany Zhang, Photo editor
May 25, 2016
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The University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign may be in the middle of cornfields, hours away from any major city, but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t unique food to be found. As an Asian-American student, I tend to gravitate towards the Asian restaurants on campus. Here are some good places...
The kick scooter: A fun, convenient way to get to class
Mariah Schaefer, Assistant features editor
May 25, 2016
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There are many ways to get around campus and a scooter is one of the more fun ways.
Read more »‘Getting well soon’ is possible at college
Annabeth Carlson, Managing editor for online
May 25, 2016
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Getting sick away from home the first time can be scary, here are a few resources students can go to for help.
Read more »Dorm items: What to bring, what to leave at home
Jacob Singleton, Assistant design editor
May 25, 2016
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For most freshmen, the first year of college will be their first time living away from home. This newfound freedom will be exciting, and if properly prepared, a dorm will feel less like a dorm and more like a new home. This is not a complete list, but it’s a list of items that University Hous...
Prepare your student for the drinking culture on campus
Masaki Sugimoto, Editor-in-Chief
May 25, 2016
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As a parent, you are excited for your child to be taking a new step in life and going off to college. Illinois is a school that ranks near the top in countless categories like engineering, disability services and more. One of those top rankings is the number one party school, according to the Princeto...
Making friends in unlikely places
Isabella Jackson, Supplements Editor
May 25, 2016
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On campus sometimes you make friends when you least expect it.
Read more »California to Illinois: The out-of-state experience
Michelle Tam, Design editor
May 25, 2016
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The out-of-state experience at Illinois is fun and rewarding.
Read more »Highlights of University dining
Hannah Auten, Creative director
May 25, 2016
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Eating at the University dining halls is definitely what you make of it. If you take advantage of these outstanding parts of University Dining, you can be certain that your taste buds will be satisfied all year long. Hashbrowns at 57 North The single best food item offered by University Dining are the hash bro...
Urbana Sweetcorn Festival highlights local options
August 17, 2017
Campustown comes alive again with sidewalk sales
August 16, 2017
Blake Hayes: From the Land Down Under to the Land of Lincoln
August 15, 2017
Campustown returns to normal operating hours
August 14, 2017
Performance of Vagina Monologues to benefit Courage Connection
August 11, 2017
New to campus, women’s workout group aims to inspire and empower
August 10, 2017
