They say March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb. Well, this March came in like a lion and somehow left like an even bigger lion. Or maybe a meat-loving elephant that can run on two feet and punch you with its...
Author - Kate
4 Unspoken Rules Every College Freshman Should Know
It’s fantastic that Illinois is on your radar! But before you enter the social scene on campus, there are some things you should know … 1. Don’t brag about your Act / SAT scores. Are you talking to your...
Graduating Seniors: What to Do if You Don’t Know What to Do
How could it be senior year already? If you’re not sure what you want to do after you graduate, then you’re not alone. A lot of seniors have doubts and questions, and we’re going over some of them right now… “I...
Why the End of Break Isn’t So Bad
It was nice being able to travel, sit on the couch, hang out with your dog, and grab food from your kitchen cabinet whenever you wanted. But now you’re back at school, and if you’re finding it hard to get into the swing...
12 Days of Finals
On the first day of finals, from U of I to me: a gen ed that I’m failing On the second day of finals, from U of I to me: 2 peer reviews and a gen ed that I’m failing On the third day of finals, from U...
Letter From the Squirrels
I was passing through the Henry Administration Building on my way to class and saw a squirrel in a White Sox hat—you know, the small plastic kind that they serve ice cream in. It was pasting this note outside of one of...
“Who Lives in a Pineapple Under the Sea?”
The SpongeBob Fan Club does, of course! SBFC is a collection of hard-core SpongeBob aficionados. We meet up one night a week to watch episodes, play games, make friends, and quote favorite lines. From the t-shirt of...
Letter To the Squirrels
I found the weirdest thing yesterday. On top of one of the Quad garbage cans, someone had left a ripped envelope with the words “TO THE SQUIRRELS” printed across the front. Beside it was a dirty and chewed-up letter...
Essential College Items
There’s so much to get together for college that you’re bound to forget things. And that’s when you start calling your mom, asking her to mail you your pet turtle, or trying to figure out whether Walgreens sells Twin...
How to Stop Procrastinating (Tomorrow)
We all work differently, and that’s fine. But if your study habits leave your pulling your hair out and crying over your biology textbook at 2am each Tuesday, maybe it’s time to reevaluate. The most obvious...
