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Read more about the article Shadow Wood computer lab offers more than just tech classesGiovanna Olea/Community Ambassador
Artwork produced by children at the Shadow Wood Mobile Home Park computer lab

Shadow Wood computer lab offers more than just tech classes

Giovanna Olea works for CU-CitizenAccess.org as a community ambassador in a computer lab at Shadow Wood Mobile Home Park. CU-CitizenAccess.org has opened and operated…

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Read more about the article Analysis reveals evolution of campus twitter hate speech and reaction to it
The five idea starters identified by having more than 50 retweets from January 26 to 27.

Analysis reveals evolution of campus twitter hate speech and reaction to it

What began as a reaction to the news that University of Illinois students would have to attend class during sub-zero weather quickly escalated into a discussion of racism, sexism and white-privilege that will take place during the #ONECAMPUS forum on February 6.

It all began on Sunday evening of January 26 after Chancellor Phyllis Wise sent a mass email to students that campus would be open for business the next day. Angered by the decision, a handful of students took to venting their frustrations using the social media service Twitter.

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Read more about the article November – A month to remember, a month to act; How pancreatic cancer changed my lifeContributed/ Cheryl Silver
Gayle and Melvyn Silver surrounded by their daughters, Amy Judd, Cheryl Silver and Rachel Browner. This photo was taken on July 4th, 2008, just over two months before Mel was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

November – A month to remember, a month to act; How pancreatic cancer changed my life

By Cheryl Silver/CU-CitizenAccess.org -- This month marks the fourth anniversary of my father’s death. It’s also the fifth year I’ve recognized November as Pancreatic…

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Read more about the article The stress of college debt extends far beyond getting the diploma
Krizia Vance is a senior at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She will graduate this spring with thousands of dollars of debt.

The stress of college debt extends far beyond getting the diploma

By Krizia Vance/For CU-CitizenAccess.org -- College is an investment that many people see as a chance at a better life or a dream career. While…

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Read more about the article Food served in Champaign County nursing homes and extended care facilities pass inspectionsContributed/C-U Public Health District
A picture of a proposed color-coded placard that indicates compliance with local public health ordinances. Public Health officials are looking at ways to make inspection results more public.

Food served in Champaign County nursing homes and extended care facilities pass inspections

By Acton Gorton/CU-CitizenAccess - Some good news for retirees living in Champaign County nursing homes: none of the in-house kitchens and dining facilities have failed health inspections in the past two years.

The best scoring nursing home is Heritage Rehab and Health Care Center, located at 1315B Curt Dr. in Champaign, with an average score of 93.5 points.

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