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From the DI: Mumford House staying put
The Board of Trustees decided last week that the Mumford House will stay on the South Quad, after talk that it would be relocated. The Daily Illini editorial board talks about how we got to …
From the N-G: Urbana residents upset by proposed Casey’s
Which is worse: an abandoned farmhouse with junk vehicles, or a Casey’s gas station? On East University just outside the Urbana city limits, residents would prefer neither, but they’re none too pleased about the Casey’s …
Illini baseball team starts home slate this weekend
The first pitch against Akron was actually about an hour ago, and there’s a doubleheader tomorrow beginning at noon, followed by a single game Sunday at 1:05. Illinois Baseball Report breaks down the competition and …
The Weekender: March 13–15
Our recommendations for your weekend: beards on Friday, a little exercise on Saturday, and some ballpark dogs on Sunday.
The Jips win CPD’s Battle of the Bands
My son’s band, The Jips, just won the Champaign Park District’s teen battle of the bands this week at the Virginia Theatre. And yep, I’m quite proud. Plus, they’re very good!
Beer Bulletin: March 13
Here are the new beers making the rounds this weekend. If you’ve been longing for Bell’s, you’re in luck. Crane Alley New draughts: Atwater VooDooVator Doppelbock, Dark Horse Too Cream Stout, Lagunitas IPA, Southern Tier …
Blame depression on inbreeding!
From the U of I News Bureau: RESEARCHERS TAKE FIRST LOOK AT THE GENETIC DYNAMICS OF INBREEDING DEPRESSIONDeclines in reproductive success due to inbreeding are probably due to a few key genes that influence other …
March 11: Tonight, tonight, tonight, OOOOooooh
So much for that warm weather we were enjoying. Let’s find some events for you to do inside this evening, eh? + RAWK! Tonight at 6:30 p.m., the Virginia Theatre hosts a Battle of the …