By Ruth Chung With such a busy schedule it can be difficult to find time to cook a full 3-course meal, or find the time to sit down with friends and fully enjoy it. At the same time, a tight budget can prevent us from eating the foods we’re really craving. Hearing my apartment-dwelling … More Easy (And Cheap) Homemade College Meals
By Vanessa Herrera “Till it happens to you, you don’t know how it feels.” This is a quote from Lady Gaga’s new single “Til it Happens to You,” which is in support of the campaign “It’s On Us,” to end sexual assault especially in universities and colleges. This single line carries a heavy weight … More It’s on Us Movement
By Tristin Marshall What do we love as college students? Pizza? Cheap tacos? Basically all fast food? Absolutely! However, University of Illinois students have a special advantage when it comes to small town deliciousness being in the vibrant Champaign-Urbana area. The restaurants in the C-U area expanded even further than what we see … More Hidden Restaurant Gems in Urbana-Champaign
By Mea Donnelly ‘Tis the season for barn dances, the one time of the year when it is completely acceptable to break out your cowboy boots and walk around with wheat hanging out of your mouth. Whether you are participating in a barn dance thrown by a fraternity or sorority or are going to one that is … More Six Ways to Get a Date to Barn Dance
By Madison Gillespie Fall symbolizes many new beginnings at the University of Illinois: the start of a new semester of college, the start of a new football season and for some, the start of new relationships. Perhaps I’m a bit predisposed to this notion because my own relationship began in the fall, but I truly … More Fun Fall Date Ideas
By Carmen Castillo Everyone knows how difficult it is to pick out a Halloween costume. It’s the one time of year when you can dress up as whatever you want. Personally, I have always been terrible at planning my Halloween costumes. I search for costumes on Pinterest a week before and remind myself that … More Halloween Costume Ideas
By Mea Donnelly As winter gets closer, everyone is slowly being reminded that we will have at least four months to spend indoors. Whether you are in a dorm or an apartment, this thought can be cringe worthy. With neutral colored walls and an unfamiliar stench, college living arrangements can be far from glamorous. … More Seven Ways to Make Your Dorm/Apartment More Bearable This Winter
By Madison Gillespie Once again, it’s back. The ever-anticipated fusion of rustic shades of orange and gold, of bonfires and corn mazes, of hot chocolate and oversized sweaters – all topped off with a healthy serving of all things pumpkin spice. The University of Illinois was officially graced with fall’s presence on September 23, … More UIUC Student Fashion 2015: Fall Edition
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