Opinion

Edwin pokes fun at the absurdity of those who oppose the newly-established gender neutral bathrooms on the University of Illinois' campus, and throughout the country in general.

Champaign Councilman Matt Gladney bids farewell to long-standing fellow-Councilman Vic McIntosh, who will end his service on May 31st.

Max discusses the battle that is currently raging between developers and those who seek to keep West Urbana quaint.

In this week's Sketch Politely, Edwin looks at the ramifications of the state budget crisis, especially in a university town.

Boswell takes issue with a recent News-Gazette editorial that condemns U of I students and faculty for protesting Governor Rauner's visit to C-U last week.

Administrative failures + an active vocal minority has allowed our mascot issues to hamper the University of Illinois' progress as an institution.

In this week's Sketch Politely, Edwin recreates Governor Rauner's visit to campus from last week, where he was greeted by protestors who have become fed up with the state's budget crisis.

In this week's Sketch Politely, Edwin explores the options for the new University of Illinois after a University committee recommended a change in mascot.

For this week's edition of Three Things,  Boswell looks at more bad news for Illini football, Loren Tate's latest column and Harriet Tubman being placed on the $20 bill.

Champaign-Urbana's hip-hop scene seems to be gaining some momentum, and Boswell examines what that means for the future.

In this week's Sketch Politely, Edwin addresses those who chalked the U of I's campus with pro-Trump rhetoric, and how kindly the rest of the campus took to the hateful messages.

Jay provides some thoughts on this discussion surrounding the Chief and thee next Chancellor.

In this week's Sketch Politely, Edwin comments on the failure and shortcomings of the War on Drugs, and applauds the City of Urbana.

Boswell discusses a Bed & Breakfast outside Paxton, marijuana in Urbana, and Governor Rauner's visit to Seniors at LeRoy High School.

Rob has a theory about the Jaylon Tate case. Specifically, he has a theory about its continued existence.

In his latest column, Chris lays out a blueprint for how crime should be covered in local media, ensuring that all defendants are innocent until proven guilty, and that the legal process is transparent.

In this week's Sketch Politely, Edwin looks at the future of digital journalism distribution, given the announcement that buzz Magazine has ceased print publication starting last week.

After reading Smile Politely, corporate monolith relents.

Daniel examines the enduring negotiations of the University of Illinois' Non-Tenure Faculty Coalition, and imagines a future free from impasse.

In this week's Sketch Politely, Edwin compares Bernie Sanders' rally at the ARC on campus to Donald Trump's failed rally, just up the road at the UIC Pavilion.

In a special Election Day column, Boswell shares his thoughts on Bernie Sanders' recent visit to Champaign-Urbana.

Boswell discusses the hiring of Lovie Smith, and what that means for a fanbase that has been lying dormant for nearly a decade.

My night with the Champaign Fire Department during UnOfficial '16.

Kay recaps the salient points from this past Friday's Round Table on the state budget impasse.

In this week's edition of Sketch Politely, Edwin details how the budget impasse makes many feel – right down to that creepy grin.

With the latest veto override failing on the state house floor, Boswell takes Governor Rauner to task over holding low-income students hostage.

Bait & switch: How the cable company blithely screws its customers.

Chris discusses the societal ramifications that can come if those responsible for our safety are allowed to operate without fear of being held accountable, as has happened in the case of Champaign Police officer Matt Rush.

Rob surveys the offerings of local Internet Service Providers.

In this week's Sketch Politely, Edwin takes a look at Josh Whitman, the U of I's new Atheltic Director, and the daunting task that lies ahead of him: turning U of I athletics into something to be proud of.

In this week's Sketch Politely, Edwin takes on alleged menorah vandal and Illini softball player Ruby Fernandez-Rivera, who will appear in court this month on a preliminary charge of criminal damage to property.

Boswell discusses the recent announcement from C-U's Rape Avocacy, Counseling and Education Services organization that they will be forced to close down if the state's budget impasse continues for much longer.

In this week's Sketch Politely, Edwin pokes fun at the generational difference between young people and politicians in Illinois who are advocating raising the age to buy ciagrettes from 18 to 21 years old as a method of curbing addiciton.

In this week's Sketch Politely, Edwin imagines a world not far off, now that a University of Illinois professor is spearheading a project to create brain implants that sense vital statistics, and then melt away.

Katrina examines how Champaign-Urbana's Mass Transit District is funded, and what effect looming budget cuts could have on the system many depend on.

In this week's Sketch Politely, Edwin pokes fun at those who ride around “hoverboards,” and the fact that they have been banned by the University of Illinois because they present a fire hazard – not just a “looking dumb” hazard.

Chris takes a look at The News Gazette's coverage of African Americans, and what that means for Champaign-Urbana as a whole. Here's a hint: it's not good.

Boswell stews on Illini Media Company's decision to reduce the printing of The Daily Illini and buzz Magazine.

Eric takes a look back at what 2015 offered up for local politics. 

In the second of a two-part series, Chris examines how Antwan Foster's life has changed for the worse following a plethora of arrests.

Alex pays a visit to the Krannert Art Museum and checks out the student-created Documenting Inequality exhibit.

In this week's Sketch Politely, Edwin poignantly takes note of increased threats at Planned Parenthood locations accross the country, including right here in Champaign-Urbana.

Chris examines the arrest record of Champaign-Urbana resident Antwan Foster, in the first part of a two part series focusing on C-U's justice system.

Boswell takes a critical look at the University of Illinois' decision to hire interim-head coach Bill Cubit for another two years.

Alex visits “Behind Closed Doors No More” at the University YMCA, and afterwards discusses removing the stigma from domestic abuse discourse.

Given the plethora of contentous issues lately, both global and local, Chris examines the role of activism, both in Champaign-Urbana and elsewhere.

Given the University of Illinois' recent settlement with Steven Salaita, Chris examines that settlement when compared to other high-profile legal settlements in C-U.

Given the University of Illinois' recent settlement with Steven Salaita, Edwin comments on the University's insistence not to offer him a job in this week's Sketch Politely.