Before biking, learn the rules of the road
For new students — especially those without cars or the means to maintain them — bikes are incredibly convenient and cost-effective modes of transportation. Read More »
For C-U’s size, the live music scene is none too shabby
Although Champaign-Urbana isn’t necessarily considered the live music capital of the world, it still maintains a hell of a music scene comparable to the likes of Chicago. Don Gerard, the new mayor of Champaign, even referred to C-U as the Athens, Ga., of the Midwest in a recent interview conducted with Buzz. So where does all this happen?
It’s not entirely under the rug, as plenty of people around here might claim. Read More »
Get a taste of politics with student-run groups
As students arrive on campus in Champaign-Urbana and other institutes across the nation, many seek the opportunity to be involved in the political process, as so many students have before. Read More »
Bike Co-op offers easy service for bikers
Todd Spinner, Champaign resident, volunteer and Sterring Committee Member for the Bike Project, goes back to work at the Urbana location. Photo by William Shi, the Daily Illini
Getting to class on time in the mornings can be difficult, especially when class is at 8 a.m. That’s why a bike is a great accessory to campus life. Read More »
Fantastic foods that can be found all around town
Come into Legends for good food, cheap drinks and a friendly staff. This restaurant and bar is a popular place to spend time right on campus. Photo by Sarah Syman, Buzz.
College is a time to experiment, to explore, to evolve … and to eat.
As you embark on your college career, don’t succumb to the fabled diet of ramen and Funyuns.Well, at least don’t stay ferreted away in your room, eating corrugated cardboard guised as “food,” but devoid of all nutritional value. That would be doing the Chambana area – not to mention yourself – a great disservice. Read More »
Budget-friendly menus surround C-U’s Campustown
Sze Tho, an employee at Cravings, helps a customer. Cravings is a popular Asian restaurant on campus with reasonable prices and generous portion sizes. Photo by William Shi, the Daily Illini.
College is the first time many students have lived without their parents, which translates to having to pay for their own food. Thus begins life as the quintessential “poor college student.” Thankfully, Champaign-Urbana is stocked with budget-friendly options that allow students to live the life of (a little) luxury without breaking the bank. Read More »
Construction sites to crowd Campustown
Chad Niehaus, senior in Engineering, walks past the construction taking place on the outside of The University YMCA between classes. Photo by Joshua Beckman, the Daily Illini.
Buildings under construction are plentiful on campus this semester.
Whether directly on campus or located in a student-centric part of Champaign-Urbana, new students will inevitably encounter construction sites. The three locations listed below are significant to the University and the community: Read More »
Need a place to take a date? C-U eateries cover the bases with variety
Black Dog, found in Urbana, serves up some mouth-watering BBQ that could heat up any date. Photo by James Kyung, Buzz.
Trying to figure out where to take your significant other is always nerve-wracking, not to mention in a new city. Here are a few fun suggestions to start with: Read More »
Q&A with Don Gerard: Mayor advises students to connect with local community
Champaign Mayor Don Gerard fields questions from Daily Illini staff during a meeting held April 10. Photo by Nathalie Rock, the Daily Illini.
In April of 2011, the city of Champaign elected a new mayor for the first time in 12 years. Don Gerard, a Democrat, unseated three-term mayor and Republican Jerry Schweighart by winning 51 percent of the vote. In addition to serving as mayor, Gerard also oversees the Facilities & Operations unit for Life Sciences at the University, comprising Molecular and Cellular Biology and Integrative Biology. The Daily Illini held a Q & A with Mayor Gerard to find out more about his relationship with the city of Champaign and the University of Illinois. Read More »
Community provides vibrant art landscape
Lisha Chen, freshman in LAS, stands in front of a painting at Krannert Art Museum. The museum provides one of many local hot spots for art enthusiasts. Photo by Brad Meyer, the Daily Illini
For those who enjoy the arts, the Champaign-Urbana area offers an array of galleries that range from glassware to pottery, as well as art museums. Read More »