Opinion

After Telepathy's Brian Olek gave controversial interviews to buzz Magazine, Tom reflects on where he's coming from and if there's room for criticism within the C-U music scene.

Eric was at the public Park Board meeting about using Dodds Park as the new site for Central High School. He recaps the public forum that delivered mixed results.

Tom wonders why there's not a local spot to grab breakfast and a beer while watching the fastest growing sport in the United States. He also gives suggestions for why opening up early would be a success, and thinks about incorporating local businesses to help.

Whether or not a teacher bringing a priest into a public school for Ash Wednesday is legal or not, Seth owns up to his shortcomings and challenges those who pray to do it like Jesus asked them to. Also, a note on the nature of punishment, and forgiveness. 

Tom talks about the troubles of transportation in C-U and why Uber is a necessary piece of the puzzle.

More and more Unofficial St. Patrick's Day merchandise is being created with controversial Native American imagery. Tom speaks with PhD student and Saginaw Chippewa Kyle Mays about the implications of that merchandise in C-U.

Let's get with the times, everyone. The News-Gazette's Tom Kacich thinks Mayor Don Gerard is too “social” — but is it hurting anyone?

Governor Bruce Rauner spoke at the iHotel last Thursday. He touched on government spending and climbing out of the gigantic hole that Illinois is in. But did he offer any solutions?

A dramatic overture for better race relations, along with minced lamb, and a reminder that you generally aren't just as talented as you think you are. 

Eric examines Urbana's “war with Carle” and whether or not Mayor Prussing and Rep. Naomi Jakobsson are paying enough attention to taxpayers' concerns with SB2194.

If the community of Green Bay can own and manage an NFL franchise,  we can do the same with a multi-use facility designed for all kinds of sports teams. Also, someone open a Chicago-style joint in town, and leave the SPAM out of public schools, please? 

Alderman Dennis Roberts weighs in on digital signage coming to Urbana.

Take the weekend to consider just what sort of community you'd like to live in. And for all that is good in this world, have a meal at Layalina on Springfield and 1st. It's just the best. 

Tuscola and Sullivan cancelled their racist halftime show. How did it get to that point and why is there still a school that uses “Redskins” as a mascot?

Belden weighs in on sentencing decisions by Judge Klaus.

Joe Petry discusses the Unit 4 referendum, seeing it as an opportunity to start fresh with a very important project in our community.

C.G. Estabrook returns to the fold at SP — discussing academic freedom, the election process, Noam Chomsky, and more in his newest piece.

Publisher Seth Fein has a few thoughts about Rauner's big win, Williamson's future prospects, and Unit 4's massive blunder.

It's nothing personal. 

Chris takes a stance against the rising salaries of college sports coaches.

Jay Rosenstein, the producer of In Whose Honor?, provides some thoughts on Mike Ditka weighing in on the Washington Redskins nickname controversy.

Chambana's hard to leave, easy to love. Jason bids farewell to C-U.

Rebecah gives her two cents on Rodney Davis' “inaugural women's event,” happening this Saturday.

Eric Bussell of Halfway Interesting weighs in on the latest scuttle from the Champaign mayoral race.

In 2014, we've decided doing a series of BEST issues isn't worth doing unless we're willing to do a WORST issue as well. Apologies. And you're welcome.

Shaun Wilkes, a student from Education Justice Project, weighs in on the NBA banning Donald Sterling.

Joe Petry discusses the importance of the construction of an innovative new medical school right here in Champaign-Urbana.

Mayor Don Gerard discusses how over the past three years, the community has worked diligently together to guide the City of Champaign in the right direction.

Brian weighs in on the recent brouhaha surrounding James Kilgore's employment at the University of Illinois.

John responds to an article in The Daily Illini regarding concealed carry on campus.

Brian has been wondering lately where Sam Rosenberg's money is coming from for his campaign, so he addresses that topic here.

Chris surveys the Carol Ammons degree controversy and offers his two cents. Do degrees really matter for political candidates?

By writing a blog post shaming a high school athlete for poor behavior, The News-Gazette's Executive Sports Editor showed a worse lack of class.

Faraz addresses the new signs up around Champaign-Urbana surrounding the concealed carry laws in Illinois.

Caleb discusses the connection between yesterday's #fuckphyllis rants and U of I's long history of enacting white privilege.

Katrina analyzes the University of Illinois' trash disposal system and the initiative that should be taken in order to increase composting in C-U.

Jesus Christ's truest and most important message was one of inclusion. So why are Christians still perpetuating the worst kind of exclusion? It's time to disconnect from the oppressors and nothing gets the message across these days like social media. 

Education Justice Project students Shawn Llewellyn Ross and Otilio E. Rosas weigh in on commemoration and slow communication. 

In conjunction with the Education Justice Project, we're publishing some op-eds written by Chittakone Bangsengthong and Samuel Santiago, who weigh in on the value of mindfulness and education.

Mathew makes a plea for consumer harmony. (It's worth a try, right?)

In conjunction with the Education Justice Project in Danville, we're publishing some op-eds written by Shaun Wilkes and Luis Saucedo, as they weigh in on current politics. 

As the people of C-U and beyond prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, we want to hear where you're picking up your essentials for this week's question.

There has been a bit of controversy over the Chief Illiniwek mural at TGI Friday's in Champaign—and this racism has to end. Here's why.

We're talking Illini basketball this week in our Ask Politely question. Let's hear it.

This week, we want to know what your favorite stories, memories, and experiences of the Art Theater as it celebrated 100 years.

This week, we've been thinking about coffee. Now, we ask you about coffee in C-U.

Pretty straightforward Ask Politely this week, and it involves C-U restaurants, and your constructive criticism. 

From the recap of Cracked earlier this week, we got to thinking: What's the best food truck in C-U?

The last month or so has been filled with outdoor festivals in C-U, but what's missing?