Last week's storm dumped a foot of snow on C-U. Pedestrians are left facing treacherous walking conditions.
The pandemic profitability and politics at Carle Hospital
Hospitals have been overwhelmed with unvaccinated COVID patients. In Champaign-Urbana, Carle’s response to the pandemic leaves local healthcare consumers left wondering whether profits and opportunism are driving their response to the pandemic.
The U of I’s Micro-Modular Reactor should be in another location
Dr. Bruce Hannon offers reasons why the U of I's proposed Micro-Modular Reactor needs to be in a different, more secure location.
Incremental zoning is neither equitable nor sustainable
Upzoning is a developer's bonanza. Sadly, the losers will be those most in need of affordable housing.
To achieve diversity in public schools, we need diverse education students
The field of K-12 education primarily consists of white women. In order to achieve diversity in public schools, we need more diverse education students.
Rural schools must be included in discussions on diversity and social justice
In the absence of teachers of color, what are small and rural districts doing to address social justice issues and teach diverse perspectives?
Support, understanding keys to diverse teacher success in schools
Most of C-U's public school teachers are white, but many students are not. What are the implications for the few teachers of color?
Urbana candidates respond: How to solve a nuisance
Tuesday is Election Day in Urbana. Here's what the candidates said about solving neighborhood problems.
Carbon or radiation?: A false dilemma
Gina Cassidy explains why a nuclear microreactor on the U of I campus is a bad idea.
We must grieve, protest, and occupy across Champaign County
As the nation struggles in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd, Nicole offers some suggestions for expanding civic engagement across Champaign County.
When yo’ reopening ain’t my reopening
On day one of Phase 3 of Illinois' reopening, Nicole ventures out to one of our local parks and asks for more care and consideration for people of color in public spaces.
Seven reasons I no longer whine about COVID-19 restrictions
Yes, I’ve been whining. But everyone else is whining too. In lieu of therapy, I search for rainbows dressed in Unibomber gear – face mask, sunglasses and hoodie.
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