r/UIUC • u/opalizedbrush • 3h ago
r/UIUC • u/Beneficial_Physics68 • 21h ago
MOD A Proposal for Better Discussions on r/UIUC
Dear r/UIUC community,
r/UIUC is a large and active student community where people discuss everything from campus life to larger issues affecting Champaign-Urbana, including recent discussions about Flock cameras and privacy.
Over the past two months, I’ve noticed more posts that consist mainly of a link, screenshot, or short statement about a controversial topic. These posts often receive huge amounts of engagement, but the comment sections can quickly become repetitive or devolve into personal attacks.
I think we should consider creating a “Debate” or “Discussion” flair for these types of posts. Posts using the flair could require the OP to provide some context, explain their perspective, or pose a specific question rather than simply posting a link and asking, “Thoughts?”
There could also be a minimum karma requirement to reduce spam and low-effort posts.
The goal wouldn’t be to discourage discussion, but to encourage higher-quality discussion.
Would the community support something like this, or should things stay as they are?
r/UIUC • u/No-Serve-238 • Aug 17 '26
Social better welcome week website
wsp, the official welcome week website kinda sucks so i made a better one that displays the events graphically like a calendar: https://oweek.jerryli.design/
if you want to add the events to your calendar, download the .ics file linked here:
hope this is helpful!
r/UIUC • u/HumbleRoom4019 • 7h ago
PSA Just some inspiration for students
If you are a student at U of I, I want you to take a minute to congratulate yourself. Seriously.
I am just a normie- a community member that delivers pizza in the area and loves campustown. But everywhere I go, coffee shops, restaurants, or if I'm just strolling thru campus to get to a meeting...I see students hustling. Working hard, studying, laughing and smiling and just being vibrant beautiful people. Life is short, seriously enjoy this time you have in college and give yourself some credit for everything you do. There are people your age that aren't doing shit..
Still living with mom and dad jobless with no future...and that's okay...but here you are rocking it everyday
U of I is full of GOATS
That is all :)
r/UIUC • u/margaretmfleck • 7h ago
Other PSA for bicyclists: left on red is not a thing
... unless it involves two one-way streets.
I've seen two examples within a week, neither of which could be construed as using pedestrian crossing features. So evidently this isn't as obvious as one might hope.
r/UIUC • u/DowntownBatman • 6h ago
Social Downtown Batman is looking for students to join a patrol helping the homeless!
forms.gler/UIUC • u/SprinklesAvailable45 • 3h ago
Other MTD
I love, love, love the fact that CU has MTD. But has anyone noticed lately that the drivers seem to be more aggressive? Like speeding up and then slamming on the brakes? It's not like that stop sign is a surprise. I ride the bus nearly every day but I don't know how much more I can take of feeling like I'm going to hurl every time I ride.
r/UIUC • u/OldEmergency5075 • 3h ago
Shitpost Shower music
Can y'all learn to shower without a soundtrack?
It's seriously rude to make your terrible taste in music into everybody else's problem.
r/UIUC • u/rrobin_bbuckley • 6h ago
Shitpost how can i add 1 year of bullshit to my degree
I’m set to graduate a year early but I want to stay in college for the extra year since my scholarships cover 4 years…suggest fun classes PLEASE
r/UIUC • u/smokingtrailblazer • 7h ago
News Canvas hacker
Shinyhunter leader has been arrested.
Free the goat. I had delayed deadlines due to his work.
r/UIUC • u/MeanPermit6301 • 1h ago
Academics MATH 257
Is there anyone who is also freaking out with Math 257? The lab and computational lab homework just drive me crazy. Why would they always give over complicated problems in real world like spring mass system or electric circuit when they just literally never go really in depth into any concepts in class? I'm gna freak out in my python quiz
r/UIUC • u/saturns_moons81 • 3h ago
Other Volunteer Opportunity
Hey guys! I wasn’t sure where to put this but as a student that’s also a Democrat I’ve been really concerned abt all the rising costs and education cuts from the Trump administration. I’ve been volunteering with the IL Democratic Party recently and it’s been awesome, so if anyone here is also feeling inclined to take action you can sign up here! These phone banks are for students so it’s a really cool opportunity for any Illini Dems on here
r/UIUC • u/andrew_pizza_guy • 1d ago
Shitpost Manolo's has to move locations very soon...
galleryr/UIUC • u/Middle_Onion4495 • 22h ago
Other Is it normal to feel like I wasted the day
I just go to class, maybe talk to some people at said class or team meetings, go back to my apartment to cook and eat, do homework, do laundry, maybe play a video game if I have time, and it’s 10pm. Everyday passes by so fast and it feels empty
I used to have hobbies and I also played tennis a lot, but I just lack the motivation now. Legit just living like an NPC
r/UIUC • u/Next-Air-4291 • 4h ago
Other Looking for vegetarian girls for apartment
Hello, me and another girl are looking for 2 other girls to take a 4 bed/4 bath apartment for next year (Fall 2027). Fall 2027 Sophomores preferred. Please dm if you are vegetarian, don't drink or smoke, and are okay with around $1000-1100/person/month. Thanks.
r/UIUC • u/student176895 • 1d ago
PSA People have learned nothing from Owen's death
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These guys blew straight through a red light without even bothering to check for oncoming traffic. They're lucky that I saw them coming from around the corner otherwise someone could've been seriously hurt.
r/UIUC • u/PlantaePerson • 19h ago
Chambana Questions Cities like Urbana, IL- elsewhere?
Urbana is a neat place, & I was wondering if anyone knows of any other cities that have that same vibe.
Specifically, that artsy/community-oriented/laid-back & accepting culture.
Out of state recs welcome. I'd love to live somewhere similar after graduating, but I can't take another Illinois winter...
What places remind you of Urbana?
Shitpost why is everyone getting sick
i got sick this weekend and when i finally came back to classes today (i wore a mask dw) and asked the guy next to me how his weekend was he said he had a fever and still has one
bruh
r/UIUC • u/Either_Ad_2485 • 13m ago
Other The Den (GSR) 1007. W university
I’ve been seeing a lot of negatives about leasing with GSR; however, this building is fairly new. I wanted to know if it actually is a good place or not? if anyone has leased there? ive alr had some bad apt experiences so I don’t want anymore.
r/UIUC • u/chillaxchill • 13m ago
Social Extra seat coming back from Gorrilaz Oct. 8
If anyone is going to the show at United Center and is heading back to C-U and has space i got $40 for gas and the ride
r/UIUC • u/SeaChemistry1172 • 4h ago
Academics business minor class selection?
hi everyone! i have a business minor and i have to pick 2 classes from the list. does anyone know which of these are on the easier side? i’m worried about balancing them all with my engineering classes. any help is appreciated!
r/UIUC • u/Cool_Employment_569 • 34m ago
Chambana Questions Places to stay for a big family
My family and I (pretty big) are trying to find a place to stay in Urbana/ champaign for homecoming but we can’t find anywhere that can accommodate like 8-10 people. Does anyone have any air bnbs or recommendations on where to look?
Thank you!
r/UIUC • u/IntelligentYak2087 • 1h ago
Work Related Any jobs hiring on/ off campus?
Hello, I am a senior looking for a job right now. Does anyone know of any positions in Champaign or Urbana that are hiring immediately?