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Dropping a class, explained
Once new undergraduate students complete New Student Registration over the summer, they may still want to change their schedules. Students who are considering dropping a class should meet with their...
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‘Midterm’ is a misnomer — most of the time
For professors at the University, “midterms” can mean a host of different things, from assigning a group project during Week 10 that’s not due until the end of the semester to having an exam biweekly,...
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Discovering your niche: Learn how students have found their place at UI
At a university with over 60,000 students, figuring out how you fit into it all may feel daunting. That’s why these students shared their stories about how they found their place. Sahil Sangani Niche:...
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Is graduating early worth it?
For many students at the University, graduating earlier than the allotted four years sounds like the fast track to success. It can mean saving thousands of dollars in tuition, getting a job sooner or...
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‘It’s up to us’: Matthew Bailey, Xavier Scott step up amid new-look team
After back-to-back successful seasons built on a foundation of program veterans, Illinois football is stepping into uncharted territory. The upcoming campaign will feature a new quarterback and an...
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Upperclassmen reminisce on first-year struggles
The University offers assistance to students in need of emotional support, but sometimes, the needs of students are more elusive. When it comes to the hurdles freshmen face, an early one to overcome is...
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Opinion | Should you really say ‘yes’ to everything?
Historically, there has been a popular piece of advice given when you go to college, which is, “Say yes to everything.” As you pack up your IKEA moving bags and say your goodbyes to hometown friends...
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6 UI coffee shops that are worth the stop
Looking for coffee shops on and off campus to go to? Look no further than these six locations to start your day. Espresso Royale Espresso Royale has six locations in Champaign-Urbana, including four...
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New look athletics: Former athletes redefine themselves at UI
Playing sports at any level is an investment. Yet, athletic careers always have an expiration date, and for many, that day arrives after graduating from high school. A small percentage of graduating...
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Orientation leaders facilitate first-year events, offer advice
Victor Seyfritz, now-sophomore in Engineering, ventured to a career fair at the Illini Union during Spring 2026 in search of a job for the summer. He came across the New Student & Family...
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Residence halls shape college life at UI
Residence halls at the University offer more than just a place to sleep. From late-night study spaces to bonding with roommates, residence halls often shape the friendships and routines that students...
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Prevent burnout with this self-care checklist
For many people, coming to college is their first taste of independent living. The next nine months come with almost total freedom — but with that comes the need to learn how to take care of yourself....
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RSOs define campus culture
A registered student organization is more than just a tidbit for students to add to their resumes — it can serve as a creative outlet, a professional network, a community of support and so much more....
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Financial security and free time: Can freshmen have both?
Time is money — deciding whether or not they have enough of both to balance work alongside student life is one of a freshman’s biggest questions. But to figure out whether or not one should work...
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Changing majors: Flopping or flourishing?
Halfway through their first semesters, Norah Manion and Campbell Helgeson started to question one of the most important decisions of their college careers: their majors. They’re not the only ones. One...
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No place like home: Previewing Illinois football’s 2026 home schedule
With a new school year on the horizon, that means a new season of Illinois football. The Illini are on an upward trend in recent seasons, winning back-to-back bowl games in 2024 and 2025 and adding...
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Opinion | On college advice: Tread lightly
As an incoming freshman, you’re probably drowning in everyone’s take on how to optimize your college experience. Parents may be encouraging strict study habits. Peers may be telling you to rush Delta...
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KCPA opens its doors to incoming Illini
Students don’t have to leave campus to find the nation’s premier university-based performing arts center. If you’re new to Champaign-Urbana, you’ll want to learn how to navigate it. Since opening in...
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Illini Union events to go throughout the year
Are you new to the University and figuring out where events are on a regular basis? Go to the Illini Union. The Union has been hosting events since 1942, after the Illini Union Student Activities, a...
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4 Illini sports storylines to watch this fall
Whether you’re a longtime Illini fan or are quickly becoming one, it’ll grow very clear that Champaign is a sports town once you step on campus this fall. From sold-out basketball games at State Farm...
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