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Red Hot Chili Peppers closed out the T-Mobile stage at Lollapalooza 2023 with a showy rock performance that showcased the strong talent of all four members. Though patches of ground were extremely muddy, festival-goers found haven in the patches of grass and mulch. The band began their set with a two minute long recorded audio,...

The Backseat Lovers performed a set at Coinbase stage on the closing night of Lollapalooza 2023 to an enormous and enthusiastic audience. The alternative rock band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Joshua Harmon, guitarist Jonas Swanson, bassist KJ Ward and drummer Juice Welch. The four took the stage at 7:30p.m. to huge cheers from...

You might be wondering where to bring your parents during their visit. Lucky for you, the Champaign-Urbana area is lively and vibrant, and has many fun spots the whole family can enjoy.   Twice Is Nice Thrift Shop Twice Is Nice is a folksy consignment store full of steals in Urbana. Racks of clothes and...

Most universities have student-run newspapers or radio stations. Some even have magazines or television channels. The one thing that all of them share is that they present students with the opportunity to work in media before graduation.  Many student newspapers are directly affiliated with their universities, which can present challenges to the reporters. At times,...

This weekend, Jennifer Dillavou, the president of the University’s Alumni Association, has died after a “tenacious fight against cancer.” The announcement came to the University via a Massmail sent out by Chancellor Jones on Monday. Jones noted he wrote the email “to honor Jen’s professional service and achievement as a member of our university leadership...

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New music venue and restaurant The Space hosted indie pop artist OTNES with opener Emily the Band on Sunday night in downtown Champaign. The Space, which originally began as a hot sauce company, combines a cozy diner vibe with a small stage for live music. To begin the night, alternative indie pop group Emily the Band...