Lillie Salas

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Actor Matthew Perry was reported dead by TMZ on Oct. 28. He was 54 years old. The “Friends” star was discovered in his Los Angeles home jacuzzi in an apparent drowning on Saturday afternoon just after 4 p.m. According to TMZ, law enforcement said first responders were sent to his home with a call regarding...

At the start of every academic year, thousands of students step foot onto the University’s campus anticipating fruitful semesters filled with friends, deadlines and many a trip to the campus haunts. Whether you’re re-entering the bustling cities of Champaign and Urbana or arriving for the very first time, the start of the year reminds many...

Among the chaos that ensues on the bustling streets of Campustown, there lies a safe haven: A wooded creek filled with hissing geese and swimming fish sits upon the cusp of the Bardeen Quadrangle. This area of campus houses weary STEM students trying to make it to the next day and simply exerting all their...

The streets are once again alive with the sounds of unassuming freshmen, crammed MTD buses and professors carrying their satchels of coursework to classes. As I set foot upon our campus’ historic soil, I couldn’t help but feel a surge of energy — a newfound sense of hope for this next semester. How I’ve missed...

Thirty-one-year-old Liam Payne, former member of UK-based boy band One Direction, died Wednesday after falling from his hotel balcony in Argentina, according to state police. It is unknown whether or not the fall was intentional or accidental. Witnesses said the incident happened after 5 p.m. According to the Associated Press, a guest at the hotel...

An oasis in a desert, a sanctuary amid the chaos and a light at the end of a tunnel — Caffe Paradiso provides a cup of coffee that will make you forget your troubles with its extensive range of roasts, lattes and blends.  This quaint java joint on Lincoln Avenue is frequented by the local...

The National Weather Service issued an Emergency Alert for a tornado warning at 1:26 p.m. on Sunday, warning of severe thunderstorms, quarter-sized hail and potential flying debris.  “TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building,” the weather alert warned. The NWS detected a severe...

Blockchain technology, originally developed to support cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, has since expanded its reach across a variety of industries, driven by its ability to offer secure, transparent, and decentralized solutions. Blockchain’s versatility has led to its adoption in diverse sectors, such as supply chain management, healthcare, and online gaming. In supply chain management, companies use...

The third stage of the connection between conventional finance and Bitcoin has already occurred, albeit in a more significant and less publicized manner. The entry of global banks into crypto is being done in a much more measured and deliberate way: there have been no big, spectacular headlines of institutional entries, as seen in past...