Our very own Jamie Newell was recently awarded top prize in a contest for Thoroughbred Times. You can read about it here: http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2010/12/30/tba-blogs-photo-contest.aspx Congrats Jamie!
Posts by Seth Fein:
Bad news for Tiny Greens in Urbana
From the national wire: ATLANTA – An outbreak of salmonella that was tied to tainted alfalfa sprouts has grown to at least 94 cases in 16 states. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
UHS football field comes down
Evidently, Urbana High School is done with losing on a shitty field. Come Spring, they’ll be likely losing on a new state-of-the-art football and track facility with artificial turf, and a new press box. As …
Kristin Tennant on HuffPo blogs
Those who mill about C-U long enough will run in to Kristin Tennant, a fabulous writer who is known community-wide and beyond for her blog, Halfway to Normal. Recently, however, her byline has started appearing …
Introducing the Smile Politely Writers’ Fund
As year three at Smile Politely comes to a close, we introduce a simple idea to you, dear readers. Please let us know your thoughts. We’re looking forward to working on it with you.
Elsinore on Tiny Mix Tapes
Pretty cool: http://www.tinymixtapes.com/chocolate-grinder/watch-elsinore-wooden-houses
New art blog in town: See You Pschydelic Freedom Friends
“See You” Psychedelic Freedom Friends blog wants you to check us out! Daily updates on daily themes of music, art, exotica, short stories/, photos, etc… Details are on the page, but Wednesdays are local music …
Yes Virginia, there is a better way
Forget the marquee. What matters most about the Virginia Theatre is what happens inside its walls. Seth offers up a few suggestions, and asks for community feedback. Your words are welcome.
Kofusion always a good time
Despite its wannabe upscale nature, there is simply no denying the fact that Kofusion is a one-of-a-kind place to have a fun night out in downtown Champaign.
Offense will always go west at the Illini / Northwestern game at Wrigley
In arguably the oddest and most unorthodox move ever decided upon for a college gridiron battle, we just caught word that the heralded match-up at Wrigley Field this year will feature a bit of a …