This Saturday, February 17th, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., you can hang out with people at Anita Purves Nature Center and Busey Woods and count birds. Seems like a rather insignificant activity, but it’s …
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Check out the University of Illinois Library Mapping History project
The Mapping History project began in 2015, and is still ongoing as students and faculty from the University Archives, the School of Architecture, the Scholarly Commons at the University Library, and various other departments work …
It’s almost Mardi Gras and Pekara has some delicious looking King Cakes in the case
Looking to get a jump on your Mardi Gras celebration? Check out these yummy-looking King Cakes at Pekara.
The Champaign County History Museum has an Olympics-themed exhibit
The Olympics are starting! I’m a total nerd about the Olympics, and I know I’m not alone. C-U has produced several Olympians over the years, and the Champaign County History Museum is taking this timely …
Columbia Street Roastery has a new batch of seasonal flavors
I know there are all sorts of wonderful single-origin and special blends going on at Columbia Street, but I am sucker for their multitude of flavored coffees. I have a few old stand-bys (mmm…Bourbon Pecan …
The GEO just set a strike date
After several months of bargaining, the University has decided to terminate full tuition waivers for grad students, prompting the Graduate Employees Organization to set a strike date for February 26th. Their statement below: U of …
Common Ground is having their first ever Student Days next week
Students will now have more opportunities to save at the co-op. Common Ground is offering them a 10% discount on Sundays, and February 14-18 they will have an additional day to save 10% as well. …
Champaign Park District is hosting a job fair
It may be freezing cold outside, but the Champaign Park District is already planning ahead for summer. They will have over 400 positions available this summer, so they are hosting a job fair on February …
Leading the charge for change: an interview with Raneem Shamseldin
Julie sits down with University of Illinois Student Body President Raneem Shamseldin.
Fleurish offering free parking for Valentine pick ups
February 13th and 14th, the meters outside Fleurish on Taylor Street will be bagged, meaning free parking while you dash in to pick up those flowers you ordered for your person (or while you frantically …