Heads Up!

Annual Chris Cringle craft show

by Emily Chen - Nov. 5, 2009

The annual Chris Cringle Craft Show returns to Champaign on Nov. 7 and 8. ...

New women’s boutique, The Wooden Hanger, opens in Urbana

by Jean Kim - Nov. 5, 2009

A new women’s boutique, The Wooden Hanger, had its soft opening earlier this week in downtown Urbana. Located at the corner of Race and Main, The Wooden Hanger will offer CU an array of artsy casual women’s clothing made from sustainable materials including bamboo and cotton.

Blogs: On Life

Nov
05
2009

The Highlight Real

Finally, the Yankees win the World Series

by Paul

Hello and welcome to the virgin post of the Highlight Real, the ...

Nov
01
2009

College Couture

Haute Couture - Dressing up Costume

by smetana1

While surfing the interweb for halloween costume ideas a la Lady Gaga, ...

Oct
30
2009

The Daily Kvetch

What Not to be this Halloween

by lepstei3

Hey all, I'm back. Check back every so often, I'll try and ...

Oct
28
2009

Another Castle

Wii Fit Wednesdays - Week 2

by nikki

Welcome back to another Wii Fit Wednesday, wherein I endeavor to prove ...

Oct
21
2009

Around CU

Blood Drive

by bell12

Hey everyone, so I just wanted to say you should stop in ...

View all blogs »

Community Other Than Our Own

University Slavic department strives for excellence with movies and conversations

by Danielle Perlin - Nov. 5, 2009

The University’s Slavic Language Department educates students on Eastern European culture through movies and conversation.

Doin' It Well

Examining feminist porn

by Ross Wantland and Jo Sanger - Nov. 5, 2009

Ross and Jo explore all things about feminist porn.

Tips on how to dress comfortably

by Jean Kim - Nov. 5, 2009

Learn some tips on how to be comfortable and confident in what you're wearing.

CU Sound Off

Should Rio de Janeiro host the Olympics?

by Tolu Taiwo - Nov. 5, 2009

In light of recent police and gang clashes that left more than 40 people dead, buzz wants to know if you think Rio de Janeiro should still host the 2016 Olympic games.

Get Politically Savvy

News pundits: commentators or fear mongers?

by Abby Wilson - Nov. 3, 2009

In this week's column, Abby takes a look at news commentators and whether they're adequately representing the news or simply making outlandish comments. News pundits: comentators or fear mongers

Weekly Environmentalist

Take a minor why don’t ya?

by Em-J Staples - Nov. 1, 2009

In this week's "Weekly Environmentalist" column, Em. J talks about picking up a minor in the ever-so-important Environmental Fellows program, online now.

Column

Confusion surrounding Halloween

by Michael Coulter - Nov. 5, 2009

Michael Coulter discusses trick-or-treating and everything else that goes along with Halloween.

Editor's Note

Illini Mobile brings buzz, the217 and WPGU to your phone

by Tommy Trafton - Nov. 5, 2009

Tommy talks about Illini Media's new mobile app for the iPhone, "Illini Mobile."

digital domain

An online soapbox

by Tim Anderson - Nov. 2, 2009

In this week's "Digital Domain," Tim takes a look at the media distribution services of Libsyn.

Photo Gallery

Halloween Costumes

Nov. 2, 2009

Go To Full Calendar »

Today's Life Events

Festivals

Food Not Bombs - West Side Park - 6:00 pm

Holidays

Chris Cringle Craft Show - Assembly Hall - 9:00 am

Markets

C-U Spinners and Weavers Guild Annual Show and Sale - Hessel Park Christian Reformed Church - 10:00 am

Volunteer

UC Books to Prisoners work session - Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center - 3:00 pm

Kids & Families

Fairies and Fairy Houses Playshop for Kids - with Rebecca Flores - Amara Yoga & Arts - 10:00 am

Kids' Garden Club - Garden to Bed - Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve - 1:00 pm

Seniors

ILLIO YEARBOOK SENIOR PICTURES - Illini Media - 9:00 am

Community

Bazaar in a Jar and Baskets Too - First United Methodist Church of Champaign - 8:00 am

Mind/Body/Spirit

Thai Massage Playshop - 2:30 pm

Classes & Workshops

Yoga 101 Workshop - with Grace Giorgio - Amara Yoga & Arts - 1:00 pm

Lunchtime Yoga at Amara Yoga & Arts - Amara Yoga & Arts - 1:00 pm

Workshop: Stories: An Educator's Secret Weapon - Anita Purves Nature Center - 1:30 pm

Learning to Live Learning to Love classes at LifeQuest Center - 6:00 pm

Support Groups

Celebrate Recovery Addiction Support Group - First Christian Church - 10:00 am

see more / fewer events