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April 12, 2024
Lara Romero is one of many moms headed to the University of Illinois this weekend, but the campus visit won’t be out of the ordinary for her: she’s attending college
April 15, 2023
Live updates of all things Moms Weekend on campus. See our Moms Weekend preview and guide to local bars for events!
April 15, 2023
The time is closer to sunset, the weather is cooling off and Main Quad is becoming more packed, welcoming families for Moms Weekend. People are spending time walking around the campus, having picnics and listening to favorite songs together. “I’m thrilled that it’s nice and warm,” said Lynn Zimmer, Illini and Delta Zeta mom. “So...
April 15, 2023
The sun shines bright over a busy Main Quad this afternoon. Moms, daughters and other family members are filling campus streets wearing sunglasses and holding refreshing drinks. Their smiling faces indicate the start of the 100th anniversary of Moms Weekend. Established in 1923, the University’s Moms Association will host various events for this weekend. In...
April 15, 2023
Like every fun-filled University tradition, Moms Weekend comes with an intoxicating thrill. Ranked the 10th top party school in the U.S. by Niche, our local institutions will guarantee you and your mom a good time this weekend. Moms and mom figures of all ages will have the opportunity to show off their wild side to...
April 13, 2023
Illini Student Musicals will be performing the classic musical “Grease” this weekend at Lincoln Hall Theater. The group is presenting four full runs of the show this weekend: Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Set at fictional Rydell high school in 1959, “Grease” is the story...
April 13, 2023
Greek life at the University celebrates all campus-wide traditions, and Moms Weekend is no different. Every year, moms come to the Champaign-Urbana area to have fun with their children during the warmer month of April. Fraternities and sororities always exceed the parents’ expectations and plan big events. Colorful matching shirts, hoodies and many other accessories are...
April 11, 2023
Motherhood is a difficult and bittersweet subject to write about. In writing this editorial, we felt that it was important to do justice to the struggles of mothers — praising them for the hard work they put in — while acknowledging that there isn’t a clear-cut definition of what motherhood is. In our society, we’re...
April 11, 2023
Many colleges have designated parent and family weekends that invite families to join their students on campus and participate in an array of activities. However, the University of Illinois is one of the few schools that chooses to have a separate Moms Weekend and Dads Weekend. As the modern family structure continues to evolve, why...
April 10, 2023
Motherhood is a difficult and bittersweet subject to write about. In writing this editorial, we felt that it was important to do justice to the struggles of mothers — praising them for the hard work they put in — while acknowledging that there isn’t a clear-cut definition of what motherhood is. In our society, we’re...