Just in case you are unfamiliar, Ninth Letter is a collaborative arts and literary project produced by the Graduate Creative Writing Program and School of Art & Design at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and …
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Le Shoppe to close after 26 years of business
After many years as a staple of Midtown Champaign — Le Shoppe announced today via Facebook they will be closing their doors after 26 years of business. Although there’s no specific date set at this …
Ray Spooner finishes cross country ride for ALS
Champaign-Urbana’s Ray Spooner has completed his ride across the country to raise money for ALS, per People Magazine, as of November 19th. It’s been a bumpy road to say the least. You can read all about it …
Exclusive stream: Marathon’s Sanctuary
We’re happy to host the exclusive stream for Marathon‘s new record, Sanctuary, before the official release tomorrow at the Art Theater. You can stream the whole thing below, and check out the event page to …
Today features U of I student who surprises dorm chef with flight
Here’s your feel-good story of the day, which was featured on Today earlier this week. Jason Yue, an Engineering student at the U of I, took his dorm chef Eric (not sure what the last name is, …
This Illini White Student Union Facebook page exists, is moronic
We don’t know who the moron is who created this Facebook page, but the University doesn’t have any affiliation with it (as if that was ever in question), that much we know. UPDATE: 6:55 p.m.: By the …
This footage of skydiving into Memorial Stadium is pretty neat
I’m not always one for theatrics and these types of extra entertainment at sporting events — but I saw this posted on the Illini Football Facebook page and thought it was pretty cool. It’s a …
If you see fire and smoke at Allerton, don’t be alarmed
I thought this would be a particulary important thing to share, because this isn’t entirely common knowledge. One of those “the more you know” moments, I suppose. If you’re visiting Allerton Park over the next few …
KoFusion’s third location opening in Illini Union in January 2016
KoFusion has been around Downtown Champaign for quite some time now, and recently opened a second location in Gregory Place near Krannert. Now, they will be expanding to their third location — this one in …
C-U’s Josh George featured in BMW commercial
I don’t need to convince you that Josh George is a badass. You can find those things out pretty easily without me saying them. World record holder. Marathon champion. The list goes on. Check out …