Students should back nontenure-track faculty strike
By Gabriel Costello, Columnist
August 9, 2016
The non-tenure-track faculty union is on strike, an action that comes after 18 months of contract negotiation with the University’s administration. More than 500 University faculty members are without tenure. This means that their employment is up for grabs at the conclusion of each academic yea...
Increasing demand for mental health assistance requires University attention
By Cassandra Masters, Columnist
August 9, 2016
Thousands of students suffer from mental illnesses here at the University, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and extreme self-esteem issues. Awareness of the prevalence of mental illness, however, seems to fall behind the needs of the student body. Mental health is crucial for anyone, b...
Prestigious institutions aren’t immune to sexual assault
By Isabella Winkler, Columnist
August 9, 2016
United States politicians have been involved in over 40 sex scandals since 1980. Between affairs and harassment allegations, it is frustrating to see men who are held to such high standards manipulate their powers. Many of these men are plucked from the most prestigious colleges across the country. We...
Durbin, Franken propose open source textbooks act
October 9, 2015
High textbook costs have prompted Senators Dick Durbin and Al Franken to introduce an act for open source textbooks to increase accessibility.During a conference call held Thursday, Durbin and Franken addressed professional and college student media and explained the plans for a new bill.Durbin said 65%...
Center for Wounded Veterans in Higher Education dedication celebrated Friday
October 3, 2015
Noted as the first of its kind, the University officially dedicated the Chez Family Foundation Center for Wounded Veterans in Higher Education Friday.Ron L. Chez, president of the foundation for which the center is named, spoke at the ceremony and noted how the efforts of Tim Nugent — Disability Re...
Rauner’s budget cuts began making dents since its proposal
By Fatima Farha
May 10, 2015
By fatima farhaassistant news editorShortly after being sworn into office, Gov. Bruce Rauner proposed a new budget for fiscal year 2016, which would cut state funding for many programs, including a major cut in state appropriations for higher education.Rauner proposed to cut state funding for higher...
Illini Student Musicals presents ‘In Progress: A Broadway Revue’
By Taylor Lucero
April 30, 2014
As graduation quickly approaches, students about to exit the doors of higher education may deal with the anxiety of life after college. This apprehension is embodied in the singing, dancing and acting of Illini Student Musicals’ upcoming show, “In Progress: A Broadway Revue.” The performance is ...
Where do the Democratic candidates for the 13th congressional stand?
By Eleanor Black
February 24, 2014
To see where the Republican candidates stand, click here. Candidates running for the 13th congressional district met Thursday night for a public forum to discuss both national and local issues at the Champaign City Council Chambers. All candidates beside the incumbent Rep. Rodney Davis were in attendance...
Where do the Republican candidates for the 13th congressional district stand?
By Eleanor Black
February 24, 2014
To see where the Democratic candidates stand, click here. Candidates running for the 13th congressional district met Thursday night for a public forum to discuss both national and local issues at the Champaign City Council Chambers. All candidates beside the incumbent Rep. Rodney Davis were in attendance...
