By Maddie Sievers As a graduating senior, I have found that one of the best ways to fit credits into your schedule each semester is by taking eight-week classes. The key is to take a couple semester-long classes, one eight-week class during the first half of the semester, and another eight-week class during the … More UIUC’s Best Eight-Week Classes
By Yuhan Ma As a sugarholic, I am always exploring for nice bakeries around Chambana. No matter how many stores I’ve tried, Hopscotch is my all-time love that I can never say no to. One of the reasons why I think running a bakery is a fascinating job is because it not only sells … More Small Business Spotlight: Hopscotch Bakery + Market
By Madison Gillespie In the middle of fall, no drink satisfies many of us quite like a pumpkin spice latte. Just one sip of the iconic beverage is enough to transport people into the autumn spirit, and excitement for the drink builds throughout the season. While the PSL is most widely associated with … More Local Places to Get Your Pumpkin Spice Drink Fix
By Madison Gillespie The first day of autumn was not even ten days ago, but weather-wise, Chambana has not quite received the memo. With days in the mid-to-upper nineties throughout September following a swelteringly hot Syllabus Week, campus has yet to fully experience the chilly bite of fall weather. Fortunately, there are some new … More Refreshing Beverages for the Start of Fall
By Maddie Sievers A Series of Unfortunate Events by Daniel Handler, more commonly known by his pen name Lemony Snicket, has certainly had its fair share of waves of popularity. First came the wildly popular book series with a grand total of thirteen novels, from The Bad Beginning in 1999 to The End in … More REVIEW: A Series of Unfortunate Events
By Elaine Sine I had seen advertisements for Hidden Figures, and I initially assumed the movie was solely about the subliminal influence women have over powerful contributions or even men. This idea is what piqued my interest in the film. Since I am a woman and have also experienced discrimination because of my … More REVIEW: Hidden Figures
By Briana Fields After a yearlong hiatus from new music and all social media, Ed Sheeran is coming back strong in 2017. When he announced on January 1 that new music would be coming five days later, many fans and media outlets assumed a full album would be released – probably because that’s … More REVIEW: Ed Sheeran’s Newest Songs
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