By Krystyne Jones Ladies — stop! We know you carry the burden for Christmas shopping, and that’s OK. Let’s face it. No one else can do it like you do, but that doesn’t mean you can’t shop comfortably. So, tell your man, your dad, your brother, to just hand over their credit cards, and you’re just … More Cyber Monday For The Ladies
By Jessica Ramos So, you just got home, and you’re all settled in. Just because you’re on an academic break doesn’t mean you should be taking a social break. There’s so many things to do with limited time! Of course, celebrating Thanksgiving will probably be the highlight of many of our breaks. So, gather your closest … More What To Do This Thanksgiving
By Teryn Payne It is safe to say that University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has one of the most aesthetically pleasing campuses in the country. When I first enrolled in this prestigious University I was amazed at how much this campus resembles a scene from a movie. The fraternity boys were blasting music from their … More Favorite Places To Be On Campus
By Tristin Marshall The Native Strangers want to melt your faces off, according to their Facebook page. The four-member rock band hail from Chicago and are ready to explode and become rock ‘n’ roll superstars. Currently, the college seniors are working on an album, which will be released this winter. Guitarist Nick Chill and bassist Joe … More Getting to Know The Native Strangers
By F. Amanda Tugade Back in middle school, the slow grind was the equivalent of today’s twerk. As if dances and being a pre-teen weren’t already awkward enough, attempting to slow grind with a boy — not slow dance — made the situation a little bit worse. Also, I grew up in a Catholic school, … More #TBT: Middle School Dance Grind Songs
By Cassidy Williams I fully understand that the University of Illinois is a bicycle-friendly campus. Bicycles are environmentally friendly and help shrink a large campus. However, too many bicyclists use the sidewalk as a race track. It’s insane how fast some ride while weaving in and out of a crowd. If your class is on the other … More Wednesday Woe: Bicycles
Editor’s Note: The Spread does not condone hazing. The following reveals slightly gruesome details about a hazing incident, recently reported by several news outlets. The stylistic choice of writing, which includes vulgar words, express how detrimental, degrading and inhumane this situation is. The short comic relief statement at the end is meant to be read with … More Balls To The Wall: Wilmington College Student Trades A Testicle for Brotherhood
By Tristin Marshall Online shopping is one of the smartest inventions since the modern wheel for me. Although some may call it an addiction, online shopping is an art form, and mastering it will make you a genius. Instead of being that person flying around the mall like a mad man on Black Friday, be that person … More Cyber Monday Hacks: How to Get Deals Without Leaving Your Couch
By Cassidy Williams If you’ve never gone out shopping on Black Friday, you’re missing out on a great American tradition. Going out to face the cold, crowds, and traffic may seem like the last thing you would want to do after a day devoted to stuffing your face, but it’s always worth it. Now, I’m not … More The Black Friday Guide For Rookies
The Spread 