Patrick Wade is reporting that the library decided to change its controversial policy, mostly for fear of losing out on state grants. http://www.news-gazette.com/news/politics-and-government/2011-11-18/champaign-library-rescind-fee-impose-limits-non-resident-use Still, Champaign residents can rest easy knowing that those freeloaders from Tolono …
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Today on SP Radio: Midstress
Today on SP Radio, we welcome Midstress, the local punk rock group formerly known as the Fresh Kills. We’ll talk about the group’s brand new album, Growing Up is Getting Old, which will officially be …
We need another music editor – UPDATED
Hey everybody out there. This town deserves a rich music section from Smile Politely, and I just haven’t been able to put in the time to compliment Ben’s good work lately. (It turns out the …
SP Radio Podcast: Dissecting the SP editorial process
In light of the recent article on Calvin Miller, we take an inside look at the publication process at Smile Politely and talk about the role of non-traditional media in the C-U community.
New rap sensation rhymes Champaign with Champagne
In the rich tradition of every single other college in this country like three years ago, one young enterprising U of I student has finally released the definitive “song about my college poorly rapped to …
Today on SP Radio: The Miller article and SP’s role in the local media
On today’s show we’re going to take a look at Smile Politely and its role in the local media landscape. The impetus for this conversation is the recent article we published on Calvin Miller, which …
SP Radio Podcast: The Living Letter Press
We talk to Molly Poganski about the upcoming grand opening of the Living Letter Press, a new co-op where everything old is new (and moveable) again.
Get your first taste of recorded Psychic Twin
Relatively new local band, Psychic Twin, has made its first public recording available on its bandcamp page. Fans of Erin Fein and Brett Sanderson’s former band, Headlights, will probably find a lot to like in …
Today on SP Radio: The Living Letter Press
Today on Smile Politely Radio, we will talk to Molly Poganski from the soon to be opened to the public Living Letter Press. The Living Letter Press is new print shop that’s mission is “to …
SP Radio Podcast: DJ Belly’s low wobble
The local DJ best known for his dubstep work talks to us about his process, the evolution of his genre and why electronic music still has haters.