Zorbas, a Campustown gyro shop, an institution since 1971, and one of the last remaining pieces of “old campus,” is reportedly on fire. Little details are known at this time, since I am out of …
Posts by Seth Fein:
UIUC Entomology professor takes home major prize in science
Dr. May Berenbaum, well tenured, the author of a ton of books about insects, and the motor behind the Insect Fear Film Festival, has taken home the 2011 Tyler Prize, which recognizes humans who are …
Rockers from CU’s past endorse “Donnie” Gerard
Good shit here:
C-U Blogfidential turns 5
We received this press release today from Jason Pankoke, and I thought it was totally worth sharing: Ebertfest and “1999” Issues of “C-U Confidential” Digest Coming Soon; New “MICRO-FILM” Threatened! (Champaign, Illinois, USA) March 9, …
The “baby daddy” of Champaign, Ill.
Found this nugget on youtube via Facebook. Oh Maury…
The ivy is starting to bud, and Jon Hansen wants the job
At Smile Politely, we love Jon Hansen. He was part of what made WPGU such a great station, and his leadership there still carries over to the day, despite his being gone for a few …
Illini women poised to make a run this weekend
Jolette Law’s Illini women’s basketball team looked pretty pathetic coming down the stretch of this year’s Big Ten season. They went 0 for its last 12 and landed in the cellar of the conference, and …
Voting for culture in Champaign
In one month, if you live in Champaign, you will be able to choose who your mayor is for the first time in twelve years. This is Seth’s reasoning for casting his vote for Don Gerard. He thinks you should listen.
One of these things is not like the other…
Electric Forest Festival in Rothbury, Michigan is replacing Rothbury Festival and will feature the hottest artists in the jam band and electronic music scenes worldwide. Except, um, one… http://www.electricforestfestival.com/lineup/artists
Deron Williams traded to the Nets
Talk about drama in Mormon town. First, their coach of 150 years or so leaves mid-season, and now, they deliver their best player and soon-to-be-perennial-All-Star to the Nets. Hard to understand the thinking, but then …