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DJ John Summit returns to UI, talks career with Larry Gies
DJ and University alum John Schuster, better known as John Summit, spoke in front of hundreds of audience members Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts’ Foellinger Great Hall. The event, hosted by KCPA and the Gies College of Business, featured fellow…
A guide to local, national domestic violence resources
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Nearly one in four women and about one in six men experience domestic violence in their lifetimes. Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior in any intimate partner relationship, where one partner uses it to gain or maintain…
Review | Oppenheim’s ‘Primetime’ is more unsettling than satisfying
Rating: 6.5/10 What does it take to catch a predator? Lance Oppenheim’s new film, “Primetime,” captures the behind-the-scenes operations of a television crew attempting to catch child predators while broadcasting it for NBC’s prime-time slot on television. Although it’s a…
4 book-to-movie adaptations to cozy up to this fall
As the leaves begin to change color and the air turns crisp, it’s time to pull out your sweaters and settle in. If visiting pumpkin patches, finding your way through corn mazes or going on hayrides isn’t your thing, you might find yourself wanting to lie back and enjoy a good…
Horse Lords, Barreleye hypnotize concertgoers at PYGMALION Day 4
Funky guitar swells and heavy distortion filled Gallery Art Bar on Sunday as Barreleye and Horse Lords performed for the final night of PYGMALION. Both bands brought an experimental feel to the stage, incorporating unique tuning styles and prolonged sequences, often transitioning…
Opening weekend reveals promise, room for Illini to grow
Illinois (2-1-0-1, 3pts.) and Michigan State (6-3-3-0, 6pts.) traded results in a whirlwind two-game set at the University of Illinois Ice Arena this past weekend. Illinois fell 5-4 on Friday but bounced back with an 8-1 win on Saturday. Friday’s game marked the Illini’s season…
GCMS boys golfer Dayne White advances to sectionals
BLOOMINGTON – Dayne White of the Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley boys golf team earned a berth in the IHSA Class 1A sectional round. White finished ninth overall with a score of 77 at the Tri-Valley Regional on Wednesday. He will compete in the Monticello Sectional on Monday at the…
UI student launches social media app
A University student recently developed and launched a social networking app, kwyd: plans with close friends. First made publicly available in August, the app seeks to create a space where friends can spontaneously meet up and create memories. Adam Wittwer, junior in LAS and…
Illini Electric Motorsports revs up engine to compete
For some, the screeching of tires, the smell of rubber and the soreness in their hands from gripping the steering wheel indicate a bad car ride. But for the Illini Electric Motorsports team, it signifies a successful day of training. Initially specializing in combustion vehicles,…
Column | Illinois prepares for high-stakes tilt vs. No. 22 Washington
Despite decisive victories over then-No. 15 Minnesota (6-4, 0-2) and then-No. 23 USC (7-5, 1-1), Illinois (10-3, 2-0) is still unranked. While one may quibble with that decision, one thing remains true: The Illini have the opportunity to earn the respect of their peers Friday, as…
IGNITE empowers women in politics
For women interested in politics, getting involved can feel like one of the hardest parts of their journey. At the University, one student organization is working to bridge connections and make that first step a little easier. IGNITE is a nonpartisan group designed to encourage…
Retired astronaut Mike Hopkins to lead UI’s Homecoming Parade
Mike Hopkins, a retired astronaut and University alum, will be attending the University’s Homecoming Parade Friday as its grand marshal. He will lead the parade’s procession. “The thing that excites me the most about getting to come back on campus is just getting to spend some…