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NEWS

Music Festivals You Should Know About
Apr 30 - One of the greatest things about summer is all of the music festivals that go on. A lot are even right here in the heart of Chicago! These three festivals are becoming increasingly popular. Get your friends together and road trip to these awesome concerts!   Coachella This festival, hosted in southern California, started in 1993. Today, this festival has evolved into a three day... Read more

Something to “Talk” About
Apr 15 - As collegiates, it is our responsibility to be knowledgeable about groundbreaking ideas involving technology, entertainment, and design. The internet is a great source for news, but sometimes it leaves us uninformed and confused about what is really going on today. This is where TED Talks comes in. TED was founded in 1984 as a conference to honor innovators of technology. An annual... Read more

Row Away
Apr 9 -   Laser lights strike like sweet singing vultures in “All the Rowboats,” pecking at your head when the sound of drums accompanies Regina Spektor’s synthesized key tones.  Her fingers glide across the black and white storm, whose voice reverberates like candy turning to ferocious waves on the Pacific.  Float across the tumult to the gentle forte stomps... Read more

CRAFT TIME WEST-Come Make Free Crafts
Apr 2 - Join Craft Time West for free crafts at the Lounge Underground in Student Center East!  Every Monday during April there will be opportunities to make unique and exciting crafts!  It is free to all UIC students; all you need is your valid i-Card.  The Lounge Underground is located at 828 S. Wolcott Ave. Craft Time West Mondays @ 4:30-6:30 pm (Lower Level Lobby, Room 40)... Read more

BLOG

Bing, The New Social and Search Engine
As most of you already know, Facebook has made some pretty incredible updates with its new timeline; it’s ability to include apps that enable your friends to know what music you’re listening to, and what videos you’re watching make it inevitably easier to post and share with... Read more...

UIC Fashion Show
  Shopping is a girl’s best friend, right? There’s nothing better than finding the cutest clothes, shoes, and accessories at a store you love! And while it’s always better to feel great, looking great can’t hurt! Now UIC wants to show you the greatest trends as of late... Read more...

Internship Workshop
  Getting a college degree can be one of the most rewarding accomplishments in a lifetime. It opens many doors, and means that your determinism and your intelligence has finally paid off after 4 years of hard work! One of the greatest ways to gain experience and prepare for the job market is... Read more...

My Campus Celebrity

Analisa Vasallo
Interview with the adorable, Analisa Vasallo! HC: Analisa, tell us a little about yourself! Where did you grow up and how did you end up at UIC? AV: I grew up in Shiller Park, and ended up...

National Sororities at UIC
This week's campus celebs come in pairs, triplets actually! Her Campus is honoring the three national sororities at UIC- Delta Phi Epsilon, Phi Sigma Sigma, and Alpha Sigma Tau. The ...

UICs very own Dan Fournier, Senior in the Graphic Design program
  Where did you grow up, and what made you decide to attend school in Chicago? -I kind of grew up all over the place. Was born in Oceanside, CA, July 22, 1989, moved to Houston, TX, Orlando, FL...