YES Some people think that NASCAR, or any style of racing for that matter, is not a sport. For anyone who has driven for more than a two-hour span, they know that driving takes a lot of physical stamina and attention. What these athletes do,…
Posts published in October 2009
Once upon a time, there was a thing called indie culture. In the ’90s, it meant you listened to Pavement and Pixies, talked about how Sonic Youth changed your life and organized your schedule around “Twin Peaks.” It was an inclusive society, full of obscure…
Many readers may be wondering why they’re reading a review for a game that was released 10 months ago. Surely by now there has to be something more current that I’ve played to review, right? While it’s true that I’ve played my share of more…
When I was younger, my parents tried to force culture on me, as many do, through various mediums – fancier foods, smarter television and more productive activities. Every once in awhile, they would sit me down on the couch and torture me with older films they adored when…
If you’re looking for great service and delicious food, you are sure to fit in at TWO25. Conveniently located in the downtown Peoria area adjacent to the Mark Twain Hotel, TWO25 creates a casual yet polished dining atmosphere. This place is hot for no good…
Brad Cohen will never forget fifth grade. “I had a teacher who said ‘Brad, get up here in front of the class and tell them you’ll stop making those noises,’ “ he said. “So I went up there and told the class I’d stop making…
Despite all the yelling and screaming amidst the health care reform debate this summer, many are still in the dark as to how the proposed plans will apply to them. College students will have to live with whatever plan passes for a very long time,…
More Homecoming-related activities are being hosted this year than ever before, as students have the opportunity to attend 50-plus events this weekend. However, they won’t be the only ones present. Several events this weekend are geared toward alumni. And many events are offered for both…
University President Joanne Glasser and the Director of Illinois Department of Health hosted a press conference that demonstrated the state’s efforts in preventing the spread of the H1N1 virus. With the flu season beginning, the Department of Public Health’s ultimate goal was to inform the…
Tickets for the Activities Council’s fall concert have been selling at a high rate. Maroon 5 tickets went on sale Sept. 24 and Special Events Reserve Fund Co-coordinator Kathleen McGing said 900 were sold by the end of the day. “Students have been even more…