Dear Readers, We have officially made it to the end of the semester! Finals week is almost here, and so is the highly anticipated release for summer break. Soon we will leave our dorms and apartments for the comfort of our rooms back home, reconnecting with loved ones and preparing for vacations, summer jobs, … More Welcome to the May Issue: Honoring JAMS Seniors
Mother’s Day is coming up soon, so one of our staff writers was inspired to re-create outfits from her mom’s closet in the ’80s and ’90s! Check it out above! ____________________________________ Video by Ada Li
By Jack Coombs Green Street could be considered the “Main Street” of U of I’s campus. There you can find a variety of restaurants, clothing stores, bars and even a florist. When the sun goes down, the neon signs come up, and there are many. Below is a small gallery showcasing some of Green … More GALLERY: Neon + Green Street
By Maddie Sievers As the old saying goes, April showers bring May flowers! Campustown has blossomed over the past month with an abundance of beautiful flowers. Take a peek at some of the flourishing blooms here. Found at the U of I Horticulture Club 62nd Annual Mom’s Weekend Flower Show. Found at … More GALLERY: Campus Flowers
By Jack Coombs To wrap up my first year taking photos for The Spread and my freshman year at the University of Illinois, I thought it would be appropriate to compile a gallery of some of my favorite photos from these past two semesters. Below is a set of 10 pictures I have taken … More GALLERY: My Favorite Photos from Freshman Year
By Indira Midha Trigger Breed: Standard Poodle Age: Almost 2 years Fun Fact: He loves the water and wild animals, and loves chasing birds. Gino Breed: Soft-Coat Wheaten Terrier Age: 4 years Fun Fact: He has a bunny tail and often jumps around like a bunny. Also, he is scared of … More Doggos of UIUC: May 2017
By Madison Gillespie Tired of re-watching the same videos over and over again? Just looking for some new content? If so, you have come to the right place. From musicians to DIY experts, these are the top YouTubers for May. Annika Victoria 137 videos 592,208 subscribers If you love to make your … More YouTubers of the Month: May 2017
By Riley Corboy Hit the lake or beach: Even if it takes a few hours to drive over, few troubles cannot be solved by a beach day. The feeling of sand crumbling between your toes and the cool breeze wafting off the water… add in your best friends, a cooler of ice-cold watermelon … More Ten Ideas for Your Summer Bucket List
By Indira Midha If you’re on any sort of social media, I’m sure you have heard of Netflix’s newest original hit 13 Reasons Why. The show’s basic premise – no spoilers here – is that the main character, Hannah Baker, commits suicide. She has already committed suicide prior to the first episode, but … More REVIEW: 13 Reasons Why
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