Dear Readers, I hope you’re having a wonderful start of March! The weather is getting warmer, the sun is shining brighter, and the beginning of spring is right around the corner. It’s the perfect weekend for Unofficial festivities – and for those of you who do choose to celebrate, just remember to … More Welcome to the March Issue
The Gottheil Cup is a philanthropy hockey game at the University of Illinois hosted by fraternities Sig Ep, Phi Delt, Acacia, and Delts with the goal of raising money for Josh’s fund for lymphoma research. To donate to Josh’s Fund, visit illinoissigeps.org and click on the “Donate” tab. ______________________________________________ Video and featured … More WATCH: The U of I Gottheil Cup
By Rachel King and Maddy Talbert What better way is there to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than by eating a meal composed entirely of green foods? Whether you decide to dine out or whip up your own festive meal, here are some green foods to make the most of your St. Patrick’s Day experience. … More The Best Green Foods and Drinks
By Riley Corboy Enjoy my neurotic ramblings and mirror selfies from the last couple of weeks! I really learned that my mood has an inverse correlation to my level of effort in clothes. The grumpier or more stressed I feel, the better I look. Am I playing mind games with myself? Quite possibly. … More Two Weeks of Mirror Selfies Prove I’m Always Cold
By Madison Gillespie Credit: Real Simple; Mercari As an avid lover and frequent wearer of lipstick, I’m always looking for new ones to try. Whether it be a liquid or créme-based formula; matte or satin in finish; pink, red, burgundy or neutral in shade – I’ve tried many different kinds of lipstick (and may or … More Colourpop Lux Lipstick Review
By Maddie Sievers March is a fun month, especially at the University of Illinois! Here are some of its best parts. Shamrock Shakes For true McDonald’s fans, March is synonymous with the limited-edition Shamrock Shake! This year, McDonald’s was kind enough to make them available in select locations as early as … More Monthly Favorites: March 2018
By Rachel King Being a Thai tea aficionado, I have traveled all over campus in search of the one that most delights my taste buds. Here is a list I have fashioned of UIUC’s Thai tea offerings, ranked. The results may surprise you! 1.) Bangkok Thai I was a … More The Best (and Worst!) Thai Tea on Campus
By Maddie Sievers Makeup is a fun part of my daily beauty routine. While I typically stick to a quick and easy routine most days (concealer, powder, blush, bronzer, mascara and sometimes eyeliner), I always enjoy going all-out (adding eyeshadow, lipstick, foundation and so on to my usual lineup) when I have the time … More What’s in my Makeup Bag?
By Kelli Walker Spring Break can be a fun experience, but you don’t have to empty your pockets to enjoy it! Here are three effective ways to have a fantastic spring break without breaking the bank. 1.) Planning is Key to Success Let’s be honest: planning can save you from … More How to do Spring Break on a Budget
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