News & Culture

Ologies – the study of “stuff”

May 17, 2013 / 1:00pm / By Rhiannon Peery

This week, Rhiannon provides us with some terms and definitions that will aide us in looking brilliant at cocktail parties.

Opinion

So many beaches, so little time

May 17, 2013 / 11:00am / By Kathy Decker

Family vacations tend to be quite adventurous. Based on Kathy's summer plans, it looks like she's in for one helluva season, Mate.

Food & Drink

Market Watch: May 18, 2013

May 17, 2013 / 9:00am / By Jillian Klean Zwilling

This week is looking to be a great one at the Market, with much to do and see.

News & Culture

Weekender: May 17–19

May 17, 2013 / 7:59am / By Smile Politely Editors

Your E-i-C's pick:
PechaKucha in C-U.
You will leave smarter.

Sports

Getting the job done

May 16, 2013 / 1:00pm / By Thomas Nelshoppen

With one more series left against a tough Minnesota team, the Illini hope to advance to the Big Ten Tournament.

Arts

Smokin’ visual crack

May 16, 2013 / 11:00am / By Thom Schnarre

Thom reviews (with a bit of digression) Chan-wook Park's Stoker, the midnight show at the Art Theater Co-op.

Opinion

Mud is on the Way

May 16, 2013 / 8:59am / By Mike Coulter

Coulter's little ToughMudder race is finally coming up this weekend. As you might imagine, he's thrilled.

News & Culture

Furniture Lounge celebrates eleven years of business

May 16, 2013 / 8:30am / By GraceRKenney

Today is Furniture Lounge's 11th anniversary. Owners Scott Schaub and Amanda McWilliams sit down with Smile Politely to talk about the last decade, how they got here, and their experiences with Mid-Century Modern culture and C-U, as well as the big sale they'll be having from Thursday through Sunday!

News & Culture

BEST Culture

May 16, 2013 / 7:00am / By Smile Politely Editors

A confluence of nostalgia, snark, and unbridled rage with very little in the way of valuable commentary. This, folks, is the BEST of C-U Culture. Or whatever.