Some think the label of “felon” stigmatizes ex-criminals
By Christin Watkins
October 18, 2015
Former governor George Ryan — who was convicted of fraud and racketeering charges in 2006 — recently called for legislation to end labeling people as “felons” once they serve their prison sentence. SORebecca Ginsburg, director of the Education Justice Project, supports informing peopl...
Reclaiming natural beauty through hair
February 4, 2015
I couldn’t see the cold, unfamiliar hands disappear within my thick patch of curls claiming ownership over my head. But I felt them. Seemingly everywhere I looked — long, straight, luscious hair spilled down the backs of women. Meanwhile, my hair barely kissed my shoulders, and despite my effor...
Chicago artist discusses her latest C-U sculptures, 'Amplifiers,' 'Asteray'
By Sarah Foster
February 3, 2015
The products of Nicole Beck’s creative mind have decorated the Champaign-Urbana area for four years.Sculptures “Asteray,” “Astroterra” and “Foxgloves” stand tall in the community for art-enthusiasts and simple spectators alike, while another sculpture, “Amplifiers,” installed last ...
Illinois men’s basketball freshmen stepping up
By Johnathan Hettinger
February 11, 2014
With 26 seconds left, the shot clock winding down and Illinois leading by one, the Illini found themselves in a familiar position Sunday. In Illinois’ last two trips to State College, Pa., Penn State had a knack for knocking off the Illini in the closing seconds. Two seasons ago, Tim Frazier hit a ju...
