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By Nathan Andres & Zoe Litchford The tradition of the Olympic games was documented almost 3,000 years ago in ancient Greece and was held in the Sanctuary of Zeus in Olympia, where physical exercise and competition were enormously important. Greek athletes prepared in gymnasiums with specialized trainers. According to Paul Christesen, a professor of Ancient…
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By Rayne Steele If you’re a student in Champaign and need a quick lunch option, there are plenty of popular fast food spots everyone loves. Raising Cane’s is a top choice for its crispy chicken tenders, Texas toast, and legendary Cane’s sauce. Fast, filling, and perfect for a quick wind down with friends.
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Find out how to study abroad in high school.
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By Demaria Willis Schools, including Centennial, should have vending machines. They can help the school raise more money and they will help teachers and students get through their day. Vending machines don’t need to offer only snacks and unhealthy food, they could offer fruits and other healthy bars. There should be a variety to pick…
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By Garrett Cook The Sidemen are a group on YouTube that host charity soccer games. They have three YouTube channels; one is their main channel, and the other two channels are for gaming and reacting. The Sideman hosted their 5th Charity Match in London with a lot of big YouTubers such as Ishowspeed and Mr.…
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By Nashonda Bingham Hurry up and get ready to fall in love with Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell, a captivating coming-of-age novel that will take you on a journey of self-discovery and growth. Meet Cath, a socially awkward girl who is obsessed with a popular book series and spends her days writing fan fiction. As she…
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By Aja Hunter A Rainy Day in New York is the perfect movie to watch during a rainy fall day. I adored this movie, the mood, the plot— everything about it is intriguing and has a vintage feel. The film evokes a wide range of emotions and has a nostalgic sense. In my opinion, the…
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By Sean Pratt If you lived in Champaign for a considerable amount of time, you may have noticed we are in this grey area. We aren’t really a small town nor are we a concrete jungle where dreams are made of, I’ve heard that title was taken by another city. If you ask most people,…
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By Caroline Campbell We all have demons to hide from. We all have something—or someone—that keeps our legs pumping and our lungs burning. Keeps us running in circles. For me, it was him. He was all sharp edges and plunging curves. He was the type of guy with a siren laugh and a crooked smile…
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By Sophia Stuart The best part of any meal is taco time. It’s the part of the meal when you’re getting full and you just need to go a little farther to really be satisfied with your meal, the last few steps to the top. So, you grab the nearest flat grain and load it…
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By Sean Pratt A common complaint I hear from people is that there is nothing to do in this city, and oh boy does this get me absolutely fuming! This is an absolutely perfect city with zero flaws and I defend it at every chance I get because it’s a flawless city and you are…
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By Sean Pratt The year is 2123. Humanity is in ruins, everything has turned to sand after the “super duper big bombs” dropped in the great war of 2100 between The Resistance and the Defenders. Still, the great question is still being muttered by scavengers all around the world, this question you ask? Why it’s…
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By Sophia Stuart Photographs by Leia Watfa If you went to Edison Middle School, you’ve probably spent countless hours at the Champaign Public Library and in their teen program. I had 2 hours and I always wanted to do everything- the crafts they offered, playing a game, talking with friends, doing homework. The library was…
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