Dear Readers, I hope the autumn season has treated you well so far! Now that Halloween has passed, excitement for the next big holiday of the season is starting to build (and I’m not talking about the one involving candy canes and decorating trees). Contrary to the red and green products … More Welcome to the November Issue
By Madison Gillespie The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is home to a rich and architecturally diverse collection of buildings. From the northern engineering campus to South Quad, plenty of interesting spaces are scattered throughout campus that you likely haven’t seen before. Below are snapshots from a few of UIUC’s most interesting buildings. … More GALLERY: UIUC Buildings Worth Exploring
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By Rachel King There are so many different living spaces on the Illinois campus that it is just easier to organize them into three broad categories: dorms, private certified housing, and apartments. Each option has its perks and drawbacks. The question is, though, which is best overall? Dorms Pros: 1.) You … More Dorms vs. Private Certified Housing vs. Apartments
By Yuhan Ma It’s now the time of year when all kinds of holidays are approaching! I believe that every one of us is anticpating Thanksgiving break. For American students, Thanksgiving usually means going back home and reuniting with family members, and the big Thanksgiving dinner is always the most exciting part. You cut … More Feature: International Students’ Plans for Thanksgiving Break
By Madison Gillespie The University of Illinois boasts a number of coffee shops, each with a dedicated following. Espresso Royale never fails to impress with its $2 lattes every Wednesday; Hammerhead Coffee and Café Social offer modern study spaces from the ground floors of apartment complexes; and Starbucks is always around … More Brewlab: Your New Favorite Café
By Jack Coombs Fall is upon us at the University of Illinois, and with it comes those cold, wet, rainy days. Make sure you always have an umbrella in an exterior pocket of your backpack, and break out those old high school sweatshirts that fit you comfortably. Before you head back outside into the … More GALLERY: Rainy Days at UIUC
By Mea Donnelly Thanksgiving break means two things: no school and getting to go home for a week. For couples, this may mean a week that is a little bit harder for dates. However, off-campus dates can be much more fun! For the couples who live near each other even outside of school, here … More Fun Date Ideas for Thanksgiving Break
By Rachel King 1.) Thanksgiving Dinner You had to know this was going to top the list. A holiday dedicated entirely to food? Count me in! Of course, it is only complete with warm buttered rolls, sweet cranberry sauce, baked green bean casserole, rustic mashed potatoes, hot gravy with turkey drippings, stuffing … More Monthly Favorites: November 2017
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