The Big Ten Conference released the conference opponents schedule for the 2023-24 men’s basketball season. The 20-game conference schedule will include both a home and away game for seven of the teams (Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, …
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Jan Seeley wants you to feel your own power

The 2023 Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend is here, and race director Jan Seeley has a message for the 8,000+ registrants, “be prepared to be wow’ed by how welcoming everybody here is.” Seeley is no …
Louise Knight-Gibson
Culture Editor
Go hiking with The Healing Project

The Healing Project inspires collective and interpersonal healing, especially for women of color, through art and art activism. In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, THP will be getting outdoors for a group hike and …
Louise Knight-Gibson
Culture Editor
Yoga, baby goats, and beer at Riggs Brewery

On Saturday April 22nd, Willow City Farm will be teaming up with Riggs Beer Company for baby goat yoga. There will be a child friendly class at 11 a.m. and an adult class at 12 …
Louise Knight-Gibson
Culture Editor
Engineers Without Borders is running for a more sustainable world

Engineers Without Borders is a Registered Student Organization at the University of Illinois that works to build a better world by empowering communities in Illinois and around the globe. They create sustainable engineering projects like bridges, …
Louise Knight-Gibson
Culture Editor
Get those gardens ready with these spring plant sales

After a few false starts, spring is finally here. And I can’t think of a better way to enjoy the sunshine than getting my hands dirty in the garden. Whether you’re planning out your vegetable …
Louise Knight-Gibson
Culture Editor
Raquel Gutiérrez is giving a talk at Ricker Library tonight

Ekphrastic poetry is describing a work of art in a beautiful way, and also how Raquel Gutiérrez’ work is described. Join the Ricker Library of Architecture and the Minor Aesthetics Lab as they host Raquel …
Louise Knight-Gibson
Culture Editor
Celebrate National Poetry Month at SPEAK Café

To celebrate National Poetry Month, artist and poet Shaya Robinson is hosting SPEAK Cafe at Krannert Art Museum. SPEAK (Song, Poetry, Expression, Art, and Knowledge) will be held April 13th from 6 to 7:45 p.m. …
Louise Knight-Gibson
Culture Editor
Find free fancy attire at the C-U prom giveaway

The C-U Prom giveaway is back for the second year. Organized by Mike Ingram, the prom shop will be open Friday from 3-7 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. with additional dates potentially available. …
Louise Knight-Gibson
Culture Editor
Spend an evening with Lisa See at the Champaign Public Library

On Thursday April 6th the Champaign Public Library will be hosting New York Times bestselling author Lisa See. This is a continuation of the library’s Great Authors series. See has written many novels including, Shanghai …
Louise Knight-Gibson
Culture Editor