Have you ever had an instant dislike for someone? Do you find that some people excite or energize you? Do [...]
What’s your favorite holiday memory?
With the holiday season in full gear, we asked students what their favorite holiday memory is. Rachel Pointon, Graduate Student [...]
Go in peace
While seniors are scrambling looking for jobs in a struggling market, one option has received more and more attention to [...]
One-on-One with Scott Thompson, a diehard Illini fan
Just across First Street, from Memorial Stadium, lies the gathering place for diehard Illini fans and tailgaters on Saturdays throughout [...]
Meet Michael Kosta
When Michael Kosta walked the streets of Champaign as a Communications student he was in very familiar shoes as many [...]
All aboard the friend-ship
“Make new friends, but keep the old; one is silver and the other gold.” Growing up, we all heard this [...]
Pawn now, pay later
Pawn shops are seriously misunderstood. Often, they are portrayed as seedy stores located in the “bad” part of town full [...]
How to Storytell
Telling stories is a natural part of life; it is the basis of human communication, how we learn and share [...]
One-on-One with Debra Joy, a laugh leader
Ever heard the phrase “laughing is contagious”? Debra Joy Hart has shaped her career from that phrase. As a registered [...]
One-on-One with Michael Abelman, Sustainable farming advocate and photographer
For almost 40 years now, Michael Ableman has been a farmer. His experience and knowledge of agriculture has taken him [...]
The CU Bike Project
In an age of constant mobility, speed is essential. Walking isn’t fast enough, buses get packed and cars are expensive [...]



