Illinois Student Newsroom

A University of Illinois student newsroom embedded in the studios of Illinois Public Media.

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In an effort to discredit public media and the press in general, Twitter has put a label on the NPR and PBS Twitter accounts identifying them as "government-funded media" to indicate, falsely, that these news organizations are government mouthpieces.

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And you can always find our student-produced, professional-quality audio news at https://t.co/Kaz4rRDvI5.

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In an effort to discredit public media and the press in general, Twitter has put a label on the NPR and PBS Twitter accounts identifying them as "government-funded media" to indicate, falsely, that these news organizations are government mouthpieces.

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True journalism fact: NPR gets less than 1% of its $$ from government grants. The most important source of funding is listeners. You can help keep local public radio on the air by going to https://t.co/kp4V7650G9. Seriously, they need the money.

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A juvenile has been arrested for breaking into Campustown apartments, according to University of Illinois police. Police chief Alice Cary encourages residents to always lock their doors and report suspicious activity. Story by @ElissaEaton3 https://t.co/4OC2QUG4uc

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After the FDA's recent approval of Narcan for over-the-counter use, the University of Illinois announced plans to add Naloxone kits to campus, as well as expand education on Naloxone use. Story by @ElissaEaton3 https://t.co/XG8IAkhcVK

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A fusion of hip-hop and classical music is coming to the Doudna Fine Arts Center at Eastern Illinois University tonight. Story by Owen Henderson.

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Model train enthusiasts hosted an annual train show in Lincoln Square Mall on March 26. Story by Piotr Fedczuk.

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Champaign's The Literary will hold a "Tiny Art Show" until April 16, which includes locally made artworks. Story by Piotr Fedczuk. https://t.co/RZZ0l3QVWq

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Congrats to a student, @farrahsoa, who continually ups her game in what she's doing for professional public radio—all while still a student (!!!).

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good morning! it's my first day hosting the #217Today podcast after our hiatus. i'll be hosting every Thursday and Friday, along with two other incredible students. as of this week, there's an entirely student-run podcast at @ILPublicMedia! 🎙️
https://t.co/DI1RKzPQKM

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As of today, our own @OwenRHenderson, @sydneyw_ood & @farrahsoa—are hosting and producing @ILPublicMedia's signature news podcast.
Still in school, they're quite literally running the whole (podcast) show for a professional media outlet.
https://t.co/GBBJB5Hjpb

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The owner of Hailey's, a smoke shop in Champaign, says she only wants to hire women to work at the registers in her store, but legal experts say this could violate anti-discrimination laws. Story by Nour Longi. https://t.co/NthTpXpaGN

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Racist interactions on dating apps aren’t just hurtful, they’re worsening users’ mental health. We'll hear from University of Illinois researcher Ryan Wade, who studies how race and sexual orientation influence people’s health. Story by Owen Henderson.

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University of Illinois campus police will install five more license plate readers on campus to help solve crimes. These devices take pictures of license plates to help police identify vehicles near crime scenes. Story by Elissa Eaton.

https://t.co/XmR3CFuzcR

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After months of working to receive official recognition, a new unit of the NAACP received its charter on March 7 at the University of Illinois. It is now recognized as an official unit of the national organization. Story by Lillie Salas.

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Climate expert explains how increasingly volatile weather is changing Illinois. Story by Mae Antar

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Teenagers become happier when they engage in activities that work toward fulfilling their goals. Story by Piotr Fedczuk.

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An Egyptian athlete who uses a wheelchair came to Urbana to train with Paralympic medalists and hopes to enter her first marathon. She calls it a dream come true. Story by Mae Antar.

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The father of @UofIllinois grad Berkhan Eminsoy shares memories of his son, who was among more than 50,000 who died in earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. Story by Nour Longi.

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