Student Access Bill campaign launch
November 16, 2015
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Illinois Students have formed a coalition to promote the advance legislation of a bill. This bill would grant undocumented students access to financial aid. Jaime Nolasco, junior in history, would be directly affected by the passing of this bill. UI7's Jessica Ramos has more.Courtesy of UI7 Newsbreak....
WATCH: CU community celebrates Dia de los Muertos
By Stella You
November 3, 2015
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La Casa Cultura Latina hosted their annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration at the University Y. The celebration brings together members of the Champaign-Urbana community, faculty and students. Dia de los Muertos is a celebration popular in Latina/o culture meant to honor those that have passe...
October 28, 2015
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The Greeks Support Homecoming group hosted the Illinois Homecoming 2015. Students, alumni, and residents of the community were out cheering the parade and children grabbed at the candy being thrown. Editor's note: A previous version of the Homecoming Parade at the U of I video incorrectly stated tha...
Homecoming Parade at U of I 2015
October 24, 2015
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The Alumni Association hosted the Illinois Homecoming 2015. Students, alumni, and residents of the community were out cheering the parade and children grabbed at the candy being thrown....
Volleyball splits weekend against Iowa and Nebraska
By Zach Bilgore
October 20, 2015
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WATCH: Newly founded club seeks to break stigmas relating to flow arts
By Stella You
October 19, 2015
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A group of flow art enthusiasts joined to establish a new RSO on campus, The Flow Arts Club. The group meets regularly to share each other's talents through what is called "trading." Daniel Nowicki, External Relations Manager, speaks more about the purpose of the club and what their message is to the p...
WATCH: Salaita discusses new book at Urbana visit
October 14, 2015
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Former Professor, Steven Salaita visited Urbana on Oct. 13 to promote “Uncivil Rites: Palestine and the Limits of Academic Freedom." Nearly 200 guests were in attendance. Salaita talks more about his decision to include Urbana as a stop on his book tour....
Illinois gets close against Iowa
October 12, 2015
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Illinois was defeated by the Iowa Hawkeyes in a close away game.The Illini stayed in it the whole game, but costly turnovers and the inability to stop the run doomed the Illini...
WATCH: Community members gather for Oktoberfest Celebration
October 11, 2015
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Champaign's 3rd annual Oktoberfest was celebrated Saturday, Oct. 10. Community members gathered for activities including food, polka and beer from local breweries. Champaign Mayor, Deborah Feinen, discusses why this celebration takes place in Champaign....
WATCH: Students come together for annual Taiwanese Night Market at UI
October 10, 2015
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The Taiwanese American Student Association(TASC) organized it's third annual Night Market in a celebration of Taiwanese culture for the students at UI. The market featured Taiwanese street food, artists and a flea market – similar to the original in Taiwan. ...
Peace Jam kicks off Domestic Violence Awareness Month
By Stella You and Jean Kang
October 8, 2015
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The Women's Resources Center kicked off Domestic Violence Awareness month with the Peace Jam in downtown Urbana. The event was meant to raise awareness and to provide support for survivors. ...
WATCH: The best cars and the best wings in the C-U in one place
October 5, 2015
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The Sundowners Car club and the Fluid Event Center hosted a car show this past Sunday. Citizens of the C-U got a chance to look at some of the finest cars in the area, some even worth $2 million, while also enjoying a wings contest and some local music....
