All-In: The Poker Movie will be shown at the Art Theater on Thursday at 9:30 p.m. Producer Susan Bedusa talks about the process of making the film.
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Listen Up: Apr. 2–8
It's a bumper crop of interesting speakers this week, with topics ranging from mobile computing to ancient harps, and locations from Canada to Japan to Argentina.
Thomas fails to get free contract buyout with purchase of four at regular price
University of Illinois Athletic Director Mike Thomas hurriedly searched for another head coach to fire on Saturday, hoping to redeem his Contract Buyout Loyalty punch card before it expired today. After buying out the contracts …
Listen Up: Mar. 26 – Apr. 1
With spring break over, there are several interesting speakers and topics to choose from this week, including: myths about Brazil and issues with Syria.
The devil you knew
Sure, U of I fans were fed up with Bruce Weber. But you don't have to travel far to find a cautionary tale of a Big Ten school firing a relatively successful coach in favor of a rising star.
Jarling’s now accepting credit cards
There’s no need to run to the ATM on your way to get custard this season at Jarling’s, so long as you’re buying at least $10 worth of product (that’s the minimum that you can …
WILL wins 6 Illinois AP awards
Former Smile Politely contributor (and all-around awesome person) Lisa Bralts’ “DIY Smokerpalooza” was named Best Light Feature, one of six stories or series by WILL contributors honored in the downstate radio division of the Illinois …
Listen Up: March 12 – 18
It's the last week before U of I's spring break, and there are speakers from BoingBoing, the Federal Reserve, and the Cleveland Model of cooperative ownership, among others.
Listen Up: March 5 – 11
Programming letterpress software, water re-use, feminists questioning cosmetics manufacturers, psychiatry and sexuality, and Peruvian laborers in South Korea, all before spring break.
Law out as women’s basketball coach
Press release from the DIA: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 2, 2012 Sports Information Contact: Kent Brown, Asst. AD/Media Relations URL: http://www.fightingillini.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/030212aag.html Law Released As Illini Women’s Basketball Coach CHAMPAIGN, IL – University of Illinois Athletics …