1. Why are you in Champaign-Urbana?

I'm a student
I'm a permanent resident
Just visiting

2. What is your age?
3. How often do you pick up a buzz?

Just about every week
Every now and then
Rarely
Never

4. How do you feel about buzz magazine?

buzz presents content that is useful and/or relevant to my life
buzz may present content that is useful and/or relevant, but I don't have time for it
buzz is just not for me

5. Has the buzz ever led you to the217.com?

Yes, I go to the217.com for additional buzz content
Yes, buzz has led me to the217.com, but I don't understand why
No, I didn't think that buzz had content on the217.com
No, I've never been to the217.com / Never heard of it

6. What do you think of our calendar? Check all that apply.

I find it very helpful and complete
It doesn't always have all the events I'm looking for
I wish it was easier to navigate and read
I've never used it / wasn't aware it existed

7. Do you enjoy the following sections in buzz? Rate the following sections in a scale of 1 to 5, 1 indicating that you have never read the section and 5 indicating that you look forward to reading it every time you pick up the buzz.

Comics / Crossword / Horoscopes

Opinions (Editor's Note, Coulter's "And Another Thing," Ingram's "CU Sound Revue")

Feature Articles

Reviews (plays, restaurants, music, movies)

Previews (plays, restaurants, music, movies)

Likes n' Gripes, Random Shit Box and other sidebars / blurbs
8. What would make buzz more enjoyable and accessible for you as a reader? Please rank the following in order (from 1 to 5) of importance to you as a reader (1 being the most important). Do not use the same number twice.

Shorter, more entertaining content

Longer, more in-depth features

Quick, fast local news and information

More opinion, critiques and personality

Interactive opportunities for the readers (letter to the editor, etc.)
9. How do you perceive our coverage of events, news and culture in the following areas? Please check the appropriate rating.


I'd never expect to find coverage of this area in buzz buzz covers this area thoroughly
Campus 1 2 3 4 5
Downtown Urbana 1 2 3 4 5
Downtown Champaign 1 2 3 4 5
The rest of Champaign-Urbana 1 2 3 4 5
Surrounding areas (Savoy, Rantoul, etc.) 1 2 3 4 5


10. How much more coverage would you like to find in buzz about the following areas? Please check the appropriate rating.


I would like to see a lot less of a focus on this area in buzz I am happy with the amount of coverage of this area in buzz I would like to see a lot more focus on this area in buzz
Campus -2 -1 0 1 2
Downtown Urbana -2 -1 0 1 2
Downtown Champaign -2 -1 0 1 2
The rest of Champaign-Urbana -2 -1 0 1 2
Surrounding areas (Savoy, Rantoul, etc.) -2 -1 0 1 2