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Last summer we wrote about the current climate emergency; things aren’t getting any better. Extreme heat and humidity have become the norm for summers in Central Illinois. These conditions are oppressive, uncomfortable, and dangerous. This week, we want to provide…
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Nestled near the heart of campus is an Indian and Mexican fusion locale: Signature Grill. Yes, it also hosts a familiar font on the storefront, but the food is what tells the story here. The fusion concept is not new;…
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By now, most of us have heard that Flyover Film Studios has set up shop in part of the former Chanute Air Force Base in Rantoul. Back in February, it was announced that Governor Pritzker was awarding $10 million in…
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While many of us at Smile Politely could be considered scholars and fans of Champaign-Urbana, there are more traditional scholars at the University of Illinois who are doing academic work around their interests and fandoms. Kimberly Mack is an associate…
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In his brand new book Food Power Politics, Dr. Bobby J. Smith II builds on the stories and legacies of Mississippi activists and researchers to tell more of the food injustice story. With a background in agricultural economics and Black…
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Every time I walk into La Casa Cultural Latina at 1203 West Nevada in Urbana, the small but numerous rooms are bursting with music and students. Friends call to one another across the crowded hallway and, inevitably, one student sits…
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