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Welcome to the new Smile Politely

Welcome to the newest version of Smile Politely. It is our fifth redesign that we’ve made over the course of 15 years of publishing, and I would venture to say, the most comprehensive and impactful one …

Andrew Schiver Homepage Featured Featured Culture Opinion SPlog Jan 11, 2023 - 09:31 am

Musician Cachi performs on stage, holding his guitar and wearing a cowboy hat.

The Overture: January 9-15

Sean Wilkinson Homepage Featured Music Jan 09, 2023 - 07:00 am Jan 09, 2023 - 07:00 am

Maize to open new location in Illini Union

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Ja Nelle Davenport-Pleasure is Urbana’s next Poet Laureate

Jessica Hammie Homepage Featured SPlog Dec 16, 2022 - 07:36 am Dec 16, 2022 - 07:36 am

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There is a sensory friendly show at Staerkel Planetarium on Saturday

On Saturday*, January 29th, join an international cast of Sesame Street characters as they explore the night sky at Staerkel Planetarium. Viewers will be accompanied by Big Bird, Elmo, and Hu Hu Zhu from the …

Michael Bales Homepage Featured SPlog Jan 26, 2022 - 09:36 amJan 26, 2022 - 09:36 am