Dear Readers, Welcome back to campus and to the start of another fall semester at the U of I! We hope everyone had a fun and exciting summer break (although it certainly does still feel like summer with the eighty-degree days we’ve been having!) This year, we are thrilled to share a … More Welcome to the October Issue
By Indira Midha On Tuesday, September 18, Tarana Burke gave a talk at Foellinger Auditorium for University of Illinois students and community members. Tarana is the founder of the “Me Too” movement, providing survivors of sexual harassment or sexual assault with a supportive community, and the appropriate language to express their experiences in … More Feature: Tarana Burke
The Spread is thrilled to take you inside Campus Ink’s new on-campus location in Champaign! Campus Ink is a local business offering custom screen printing and embroidery services. Video and featured image by Jack Coombs.
By Madison Gillespie If you’ve had the chance to walk past the new Campus Ink location on South Sixth Street in the past few weeks, you may have had the opportunity to watch a piece of artwork come to life. Featuring a sprawl of college landmarks across the horizon and a sort of … More Eric Weatherford: The Painter Behind the Mural
By Clare Kocher A safe haven for vegetarians and vegans alike, The Red Herring Vegetarian Restaurant was recently voted to have the best vegetarian menu options in the Champaign-Urbana area. Located at 1209 W. Oregon St, Urbana, The Red Herring can initially be difficult to find due to its residence in the basement … More REVIEW: Cultural Dinner at The Red Herring
By Rachel King It was an ordinary Monday evening… or so I thought. Chapter began as usual: important announcements were made, plans for the week were laid out and girls were spotlighted for their efforts in various activities. That’s when the words I so dreaded to hear were uttered: “Barn dance is this … More Finding a Date to Barn Dance
By Dave Soto In his most commercially successful effort to date, veteran turned rapper, JPEGMAFIA, has reached a new audience with his abrasive beats and unapologetic lyrics. Peggy, who will be performing at the Pygmalion Festival September 28th, uses his new album, Veteran, to target everyone from the alt-right to The Smiths’ vocalist, … More Meet JPEGMAFIA: The Left Wing Hades
By Rachel King 1.) Pumpkin Bread The first thing I would recommend, that is a common people-pleaser and my personal favorite on the list, is pumpkin bread. This recipe guarantees moist bread with a hint of cinnamon that reminds you of the comfort flavors of fall. Find the full recipe here on the … More Pumpkin Delicacies to Get You in a Fall Mood
By Yuhan Ma Who’s ready for fall? I’m sure that I’m not the only one who’s already started looking for cute sweaters and trench coats that I want to wear this season. Since your outfits are going to have a total makeover, why not give your nails one as well? Here are some super … More Best Nail Trends For Fall 2018
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