Author - Lauren

Let’s Get Festive on Campus!

Get excited, it’s the holiday season! Yet, you’re probably still swamped with schoolwork and midterms. The season can definitely feel much different on campus than at home. All the traditions you grew up doing with your...

Leadership and Where to Find It

When we arrive at college, it seems like the opportunities are endless. Don’t get me wrong, they are definitely nearly endless, but sometimes figuring out where to start can feel overwhelming. College is an incredible...

Dear Freshman-Year Me…

As I embark on my senior year here at Illinois, I can’t help but reflect on the wild journey I’ve had thus far. Freshman year was completely normal, and so was sophomore year, for the most part. Second semester...

A Peek into Alma’s Closet

She’s iconic, beloved, welcoming, motherly. Anyone who has stepped foot on the UIUC campus has seen her, always standing at the corner of Green and Wright. I mean how could you miss her? She’s 13 feet tall, 10,000...