Dear Readers, We are in month four of five this semester, and I can scarcely believe it. While the past semester crawled by, this one seems to be speeding along quicker than you can say “2021.” It is the time of year when people start losing motivation — if you haven’t already — and do … More Editor’s Note: Free Write
Dear Readers, In a year when the polar vortex returned for a few weeks in almost every part of the country after years of going into hiding, I think I can voice for everyone how exciting it is that March is finally here. With March comes the transition into spring, warmer weather, and the middle … More Editor’s Note: March Madness
Dear Readers, Be it with best friends, siblings, significant others, or even oneself, love is in the air this February at Illinois. No matter what they might tell you, everyone can always use a little love, especially with it being almost a year into the pandemic. This month’s issue of The Spread can help you … More Editor’s Note: Love is in the Air
Dear Readers, Fall is in full force; the warm humidity of summer is over, and the crisp air and brightly colored red, orange, and yellow leaves are here to stay — at least until the end of November. This is one of the most picturesque times to be on campus, and even with the ongoing … More Editor’s Note: Give Thanks
Dear Readers, It’s October, the time of year when everyone finally has an excuse to indulge in their sweetest guilty pleasures without any judgment. No one is certain what Halloween will look like during this COVID-19 era, so we’re all in for a surprise this spooky season. Though we are facing a lot of ambiguity … More Editor’s Note: Treats, No Tricks
2020 has brought turmoil none of us could have ever predicted. Beginning with the Australian brush fires and ending with the pandemic we have been living in for six months with some murder hornets thrown into the mix, it has been the wildest ride we never signed up for. Needless to say, we’re all going … More Editor’s Note: One Day at a Time
What an end to the semester this turned out to be for us college students! Never did we think that we would be sitting at home and taking finals in May. Even with all that’s going on, our staff was able to scrape together some articles for you to enjoy during quarantine. Our theme … More Editor’s Note: Writer’s Choice
For us here in the Midwest, the end of winter is in sight and spring is right around the corner! This inspired us to call this issue “Springing in”, as our staff explores what they are excited about and new things they can discover this spring. Find inspiration to try new things with “Springing … More Springing In: Editor’s Note
Dear Readers, It’s February, and love is in the air. That’s why for this mini issue of The Spread, our staff decided to look at the theme of Love. Find a new campus spot that you’ll love with the Campus Spots we’ve Fallen in Love with photo gallery or the Best Places to … More Love issue editor’s note
