The article that Lindsay Aikman — English, AVID, and Social Justice Seminar Instructor at Champaign Centennial High School — was featured in by The Guardian will give you chills. The article discusses the reality of school shootings …
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Here are a few photos from McKinley Foundation’s Social Justice Awards
Back in March, Julie posted a SPlog about the McKinley Foundation’s Social Justice Awards, which took place this past weekend. You can see who was recognized in the SPlog above, but check out some photos …
The Overture: April 9-15
Wyclef Jean, Boneyard, local shows, and more to highlight your week of live music.
Braid’s Frame & Canvas came out 20 years ago today
Without a doubt, one of the most influential and impactful records in the history of emo, Braid’s Frame & Canvas was released 20 years ago to the day. Though I believe the official date was April 7th, …
Krekel’s Custard is coming to C-U, opening right next to Custard Cup
Krekel’s Custard, which is based out of Decatur and has several locations around downstate Illinois now, is opening up in Champaign. According to ChambanaMoms, Krekel’s is moving directly next door to the one and only …
Casa Del Mar will open in former Milo’s location
2870 S. Philo Road in Urbana will soon have a new restaurant occupying what used to be Milo’s, which closed after 20 years in business. It’ll be called Casa Del Mar, a mexican restaurant, which …
Roger Ebert passed away five years ago today
It is hard to believe it has already been five years since Roger Ebert passed away. As we’re nearing the 20th anniversary of Ebertfest (coming up April 18-22), some tweets made me realize today marks …
DoCha Music Festival is happening April 14-15
From the press release: Champaign, IL—DoCha, Downtown Champaign’s premiere free music festival, announces its eighth season, April 14-15, 2018. The beautiful and historic Orpheum Theater will once again serve as DoCha’s venue for the 2018 …
Seven things happening in our music scene right now: April 2018
There are more than seven things happening in our scene right now, but I'll keep it to seven for the sake of this column.
You should know that Sinclair Broadcast Group’s WICS/WICD broadcasts in C-U
Over the weekend, Deadspin published this article and video discussing the Sinclair Broadcast Group. The group owns roughly 200 television stations across the country, has recently been under heavy criticism after the video circulated with dozens of stations …