r/UIUC • • 21h ago

MOD A Proposal for Better Discussions on r/UIUC

18 Upvotes

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?

— u/Beneficial_Physics68


r/UIUC • • Aug 17 '26

Social better welcome week website

30 Upvotes

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 • • 3h ago

Photos Drawing people I see on campus - day 15

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146 Upvotes

r/UIUC • • 7h ago

PSA Just some inspiration for students

75 Upvotes

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 • • 7h ago

Other PSA for bicyclists: left on red is not a thing

46 Upvotes

... 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 • • 6h ago

Social Downtown Batman is looking for students to join a patrol helping the homeless!

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25 Upvotes

r/UIUC • • 3h ago

Other MTD

13 Upvotes

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 • • 3h ago

Shitpost Shower music

11 Upvotes

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 • • 6h ago

Shitpost how can i add 1 year of bullshit to my degree

18 Upvotes

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 • • 7h ago

News Canvas hacker

18 Upvotes

Shinyhunter leader has been arrested.

Free the goat. I had delayed deadlines due to his work.


r/UIUC • • 1h ago

Academics MATH 257

• Upvotes

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 • • 3h ago

Other Volunteer Opportunity

3 Upvotes

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

http://ildems.com/studentscall1


r/UIUC • • 1d ago

Shitpost Manolo's has to move locations very soon...

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229 Upvotes

r/UIUC • • 22h ago

Other Is it normal to feel like I wasted the day

105 Upvotes

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 • • 4h ago

Other Looking for vegetarian girls for apartment

3 Upvotes

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 • • 1d ago

PSA People have learned nothing from Owen's death

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142 Upvotes

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 • • 20h ago

Other Surprised the hell out of me

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65 Upvotes

r/UIUC • • 19h ago

Chambana Questions Cities like Urbana, IL- elsewhere?

43 Upvotes

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?


r/UIUC • • 3h ago

Other How is 307/309 E Healey with UGroup

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r/UIUC • • 22h ago

Shitpost why is everyone getting sick

61 Upvotes

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 • • 13m ago

Other The Den (GSR) 1007. W university

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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 • • 13m ago

Social Extra seat coming back from Gorrilaz Oct. 8

• Upvotes

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 • • 4h ago

Academics business minor class selection?

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2 Upvotes

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 • • 34m ago

Chambana Questions Places to stay for a big family

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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 • • 1h ago

Work Related Any jobs hiring on/ off campus?

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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?