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Smile Politely seeking Culture writers

January 13, 2021 / 9:25am / Smile Politely Editors

Our culture section attempts to capture the essence of C-U. We write about the people, places, and events that make this community a pretty awesome… More »

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Smile Politely seeking Food & Drink writers

November 19, 2020 / 2:40pm / Smile Politely Editors

Smile Politely is always welcoming new writers into the fold, and that, of course, includes our Food & Drink section. Drinking and dining in C-U… More »

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Smile Politely seeking Music writers

July 1, 2020 / 8:13am / Smile Politely Editors

We know you have thoughts about the Champaign-Urbana music community, so why not voice them here as an engaged community member? Here's how to do… More »

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CUPHD confirms first case of COVID-19 in Champaign County

March 15, 2020 / 1:54pm / Smile Politely Editors

As first reported by The News-Gazette, Julie Pryde of the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in Champaign County. The… More »

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Smile Politely seeking Food & Drink editor

January 13, 2020 / 8:30am / Smile Politely Editors

We're in the market for a Food & Drink editor. Our longtime F&D editor, Jessica Hammie, will be vacating the position to work on other… More »

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Smile Politely now seeking Music Editor

July 9, 2019 / 9:48am / Smile Politely Editors

We're looking for a Music Editor here at Smile Politely. While being an Editor involves actual editing of content — this position requires much more… More »

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Smile Politely seeking Multimedia Content Editor

February 21, 2019 / 10:00am / Smile Politely Editors

Smile Politely is looking for those interested in photography and videography to join our team as the Multimedia Content Editor for the magazine. The ideal… More »

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Anonymous ad not made by local GOP or its supporters

November 1, 2018 / 12:30pm / Smile Politely Editors

Did you follow yesterday’s drama surrounding the County Clerk race? You can catch up on it here. Yesterday, Smile Politely reached out to WDWS/The News-Gazette… More »

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Local racists featured in Washington Post for flying Confederate Flag, claim they aren't racists

October 24, 2018 / 9:00am / Smile Politely Editors

A few local racists were featured in the Washington Post for flying Confederate Flags with pride. Greg Cler, former Mayor of Tolono, claims in the article… More »

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Smile Politely now seeking a Photo Editor

October 10, 2018 / 10:30am / Smile Politely Editors

We're in search of an engaged community member for our Photo Editor position. The ideal candidate will not merely be passionate about photography and visual… More »

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