For those of us who have lived in Champaign-Urbana for some time, the University of Illinois can’t help but hold an emotional ...

Last week, I visited the Urbana Free Library to check out some books and movies. As I entered the newly remodeled building, I came across the exhibit, Journey to Freedom: Illinois’ Underground ...

When I was younger, I—like any person in college or of that age—went out to bars looking for excitement. We went out looking for a party. As I’ve gotten older, priorities and desires change. Instead … ...

Since 2019, there has been a movement in many Southern Illinois counties to secede from the state, championed by Brad ...

Last Friday more than 1000 people filled the streets in Urbana and Campustown in solidarity with the people of Minneapolis, and in protest of the ICE terror campaign we’ve all seen taking place in ...

Have you ever wished you could opt out of modern life? Are you, like me, tired of the constant stream of notifications coming from your phone and wish you could go back to a time when you actually ...

For the introduction to last year’s BEST, I wrote this: “As we move into a challenging 2025, let us remember to make note of the things that give us normalcy and happiness, and bring us together with ...