Opinion

Chris takes a stance against the rising salaries of college sports coaches.

Jay Rosenstein, the producer of In Whose Honor?, provides some thoughts on Mike Ditka weighing in on the Washington Redskins nickname controversy.

Chambana's hard to leave, easy to love. Jason bids farewell to C-U.

Rebecah gives her two cents on Rodney Davis' “inaugural women's event,” happening this Saturday.

Eric Bussell of Halfway Interesting weighs in on the latest scuttle from the Champaign mayoral race.

In 2014, we've decided doing a series of BEST issues isn't worth doing unless we're willing to do a WORST issue as well. Apologies. And you're welcome.

Shaun Wilkes, a student from Education Justice Project, weighs in on the NBA banning Donald Sterling.

Joe Petry discusses the importance of the construction of an innovative new medical school right here in Champaign-Urbana.

Mayor Don Gerard discusses how over the past three years, the community has worked diligently together to guide the City of Champaign in the right direction.

Brian weighs in on the recent brouhaha surrounding James Kilgore's employment at the University of Illinois.

John responds to an article in The Daily Illini regarding concealed carry on campus.

Brian has been wondering lately where Sam Rosenberg's money is coming from for his campaign, so he addresses that topic here.

Chris surveys the Carol Ammons degree controversy and offers his two cents. Do degrees really matter for political candidates?

By writing a blog post shaming a high school athlete for poor behavior, The News-Gazette's Executive Sports Editor showed a worse lack of class.

Faraz addresses the new signs up around Champaign-Urbana surrounding the concealed carry laws in Illinois.

Caleb discusses the connection between yesterday's #fuckphyllis rants and U of I's long history of enacting white privilege.

Katrina analyzes the University of Illinois' trash disposal system and the initiative that should be taken in order to increase composting in C-U.

Jesus Christ's truest and most important message was one of inclusion. So why are Christians still perpetuating the worst kind of exclusion? It's time to disconnect from the oppressors and nothing gets the message across these days like social media. 

Education Justice Project students Shawn Llewellyn Ross and Otilio E. Rosas weigh in on commemoration and slow communication. 

In conjunction with the Education Justice Project, we're publishing some op-eds written by Chittakone Bangsengthong and Samuel Santiago, who weigh in on the value of mindfulness and education.

Mathew makes a plea for consumer harmony. (It's worth a try, right?)

In conjunction with the Education Justice Project in Danville, we're publishing some op-eds written by Shaun Wilkes and Luis Saucedo, as they weigh in on current politics. 

As the people of C-U and beyond prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, we want to hear where you're picking up your essentials for this week's question.

There has been a bit of controversy over the Chief Illiniwek mural at TGI Friday's in Champaign—and this racism has to end. Here's why.

We're talking Illini basketball this week in our Ask Politely question. Let's hear it.

This week, we want to know what your favorite stories, memories, and experiences of the Art Theater as it celebrated 100 years.

This week, we've been thinking about coffee. Now, we ask you about coffee in C-U.

Pretty straightforward Ask Politely this week, and it involves C-U restaurants, and your constructive criticism. 

From the recap of Cracked earlier this week, we got to thinking: What's the best food truck in C-U?

The last month or so has been filled with outdoor festivals in C-U, but what's missing?

Now that Pygmalion Music Festival is in the rearview mirror, we want to pose this question in this week's Ask Politely.

Jess's article from earlier this week about breakfast really got us thinking: Who serves up the best breakfast in C-U?

Illini Athletics are on a roll right now, but will it continue this weekend against Washington?

Love late night pizza? So does Tom, and he gives his two cents on the place that used to be One World Pizza, Drew's Pizzeria.

With the addition of two juggernauts to the Downtown Champaign restaurant scene in the near future, it got us thinking about this week's question.

Coulter strangely talks about prohibition and a new problem his dog has. Whatever, read it anyway.

Illini football starts tomorrow — how do you think this season will end up for Tim Beckman & co.?

Mr. Coulter has his little say on the band at last weekend's Sweetcorn Festival. As you may imagine, he had some issues…several issues. He also had some fun…maybe.

Earlier in the week, some conversation started up about Papa Del's food. We want to get your thoughts on what they serve up.

After a long trip home, and a self-serve bar, Kathy arrives home…

Coulter talks about shows and music and music shows. He uses words instead of interpretive dance, which we all should be very thankful for.

Earlier in the week, Ben was on the hunt for C-U's best Long Island Ice Tea, which got us thinking about this week's question: Who makes 'em the best?

Coulter shares a funny little anecdote, makes a suggestion, and some other things, including a picture he took. Yeah, we can't wait to read it either.

We want to know what our readers think constitutes the use of the beloved and hated term, “townie”, in this week's Ask Politely.

Kathy shares the stressful nature of a thesis defense and an eye exam. It seems one is surprisingly much easier to fail.

Coulter comes up with a new pledge for the kids to recite. It's probably as lame as the one they use now.

Last week's feature on Seaboat has us wondering: Where's the best place to get friend chicken in C-U?

Kathy's research for her thesis may be over, but her latest research has her scared out of her mind. Hopefully next week's trip to Australia won't be a realization of everything she's been reading.