UC-IMC, Smile Politely launch Carrington site
We're posting all the information we can find concerning the Kiwane Carrington incident on a new site. Check it out.
Discovering local independent media
Remember those grants that Urbana gave out last year? Well, the 2nd annual IMC Film Festival starts tonight... and yes, it's free.
Maybe Right's not so wrong
Cheryl considers Ayaan Hirsi Ali's Indfidel and the pragmatic implications of political flexibility.
The best sandwich in town: Croque Monsieur at Luna
After three visits, it's been decided: the Croque Monsieur at Luna is hands down the most delicious sandwich in town. But it comes with one caveat: the service is more than a bit slow.
Riddles of time and tale
Some people publish mystery novels. Other people work as archaeologists. Right here in Champaign-Urbana, one woman is doing both.
Album review: Elsinore's The Chemicals
Annie got a taste of Elsinore on their new EP, enough to know that she's excited for their full-length.
The Overture: Feb. 8 – 14
Many Upper Midwestern bands roll through town this week, and they're bringing snow with them, so make 'em feel at home.
Illini take Sparty; Dmac claims: "I'll be back"
With the Big Ten POY on the sidelines with a sprained ankle, the Illini capitalized on the handicap and took home their biggest win in five years. That and more, inside...
Quality Road set to mow down foes in Donn
The Florida Derby winner is back at his favorite stomping grounds, while fab filly Blind Luck is in for the Las Virgenes.
If you build it...
...they will bike and walk. A new report says that investment in biking and walking infrastructure has tangible benefits on health.
Week Two: I get by with a little help from my friends
Gillian was down and out after her first week of yoga, but her support system picked her up and put her back on the path.
IMC Film Festival Q&A: Vin Calianno
Calianno wrote a score to the silent film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, and it will be performed live on Saturday night.
IMC Film Festival Q&A: Alex Schwarm
His film As Ever, Stan, will be shown on Saturday evening. He talks with Joel about the process of making his WWII-era movie.
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No Iowa coverage?
For anyone interested in this stuff, there is aniInteresting show on tonight, Mon, Feb 8, on WILL TV, Blueprint America. about infrastructure, comparing Spanish gains in rail to American decline, with Detroit as, as usual, the basket case.
To the poster above - Your a Dead Soul. (giggle, giggle) No, really, think about it.
Jared played this on WEFT Sessions in September 2008, and in a year mistechtrophic songs I think this was my favorite of the year—this simple version of “I_Refute_Technology.mp3“ with acoustic guitar, electric bass, and two voices, it’s a good song. Musician, cover thyself!
Great job Suzanne. I really like how you sum up how George is a man stuck in his past and unwilling to explore his future. Thanks for your concise, thoughtful writing.
I’m proud to see you young girls getting out there! Wow - that takes motivation and courage. Glad to see you’re getting some press too.
Like Jason, I’ve been told by people who would know that HoG and Tang Dynasty are the most authentic Chinese food restaurants in town. One woman described HoG as “home cooking.“ Its tofu Pad Thai is perfection. Jason is also spot on that Mandarin Wok is…
Almost every issue this amendment attempts to address is merely a symptom of a much bigger, and unsurprisingly, much more difficult to solve problem: Voter apathy. You want to force term limits because voters generally don’t care enough to throw out bums who come off as…
After seeing the documentary “Food Inc.“ I may never eat meat that’s not local again, and am seriously considering the vegan option. Check it out.
I wouldn’t be too quick to discount this place simply based on its location or plastic eating utensils. I’ve been told that this place is one of the more authentic Chinese restaurants in town by a couple of different people who would know. That’s not to say…
It’s mediocre—not bad, but pretty much standard campus fare. “Plastic fork cuisine” is pretty apt. I have no experience searching for food from a vegan perspective, but for omnivores (or even vegetarians), I’d say there are at least five better Chinese and Thai places around town, maybe more.
First the Detroit Freep links. Keep term limits: http://www.freep.com/article/20100204/OPINION05/2040400/1068/OPINION/Keep-limits-Longer-time-in-office-wont-fix-state Repeal term limits: http://www.freep.com/article/20100204/OPINION05/2040403/1068/OPINION/Repeal-limits-Experience-is-not-an-evil-thing Second. I don’t have a real strong opinion on term limits, but generally think they do more harm than good. However, I have no proof of that. But, my experience, from working in government…
When I was an undergrad, I too occasionally had enough money for a cheap greasy spoon (chopstick) meal. On those occasions, I felt mildly celebratory about not boiling or microwaving my own dinner. It looks like this meal came in Styrofoam, with a plastic fork. There are…
As a relatively recent convert, I very much look forward to dining at this restaurant, and to the rest of your series! An excellent, marvelous idea…thank you!
Just saw it tonight. Stunning. And I really enjoyed the new approach (pre-movie) at the Art—both on-screen and the in-person greeting.
Thanks for the input everyone. Stuart, I could use some help. Your entire comment seems supportive except for the last, declarative sentence. You ask very cogent, thought-provoking questions which are appreciated and further the discussion. I myself don’t know how things will shake out once it is…
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