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Honoring adventure from tragedy
Mon, Aug 08 2011 at 2:17 PM EST
Young women discover the beauty behind the unknown of Yosemite's back country.
Outdoor Nation spotlights youth ideas
Mon, Aug 01 2011 at 2:20 PM EST
West Coast youth team up to create new ideas to get their peers outside.
TCHO: San Francisco's sustainable chocolate
Fri, Jul 22 2011 at 11:35 AM EST
San Francisco's only chocolate factory delivers local treats with a sustainable philosophy.
Volunteers make dresses from pillowcases for Haitian orphans
Mon, May 23 2011 at 8:21 PM EST
Local church members transform pillowcases into clothes for Haitian orphans.
Miscanthus: Potential biofuel source?
Tue, May 17 2011 at 4:13 PM EST
A team of University of Illinois researchers has experimented with the crop for years — it's a prospective plant for biofuel production, whose benefits seem to outweigh its difficulties in growing and harvesting.
Students donate to make a difference for Africans without water
Tue, Apr 26 2011 at 10:33 PM EST
University of Illinois students raise money for and awareness of a global crisis.
Weekful of celebration: Winning!
Thu, Apr 21 2011 at 4:21 PM EST
Five days dedicated to Earth Day bliss in Champaign-Urbana. Winning, anyone?
Local Easter eggs
Tue, Apr 19 2011 at 3:08 PM EST
University of Illinois students raise chickens in backyard.
Horticulture rolls the dice
Mon, Apr 11 2011 at 10:23 PM EST
Annual Illinois flower show attracts moms and students to a creative take on board game fun.
Breathe, stretch, smile
Wed, Apr 06 2011 at 3:30 PM EST
Urbana yoga studio offers community relaxation and fellowship.
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Summer without kombucha
Thu, Aug 05 2010 at 09:42 PM EST

It's been a not-so-refreshing summer since my favorite liquid friend disappeared off of shelves across the country. I'm looking forward to celebrating the day it returns! Until then, does anyone have any 2nd best suggestions for further liquid...

A Discovery well worth waiting for
Mon, Aug 02 2010 at 09:36 PM EST

Wow this story is incredible! It's amazing what ice and cold weather can do to preservation. Great story!

Kids are natural traders, let them eat cake
Tue, Jul 27 2010 at 09:07 PM EST

Kids will find a way to eat their heart's desires. They are skilled at the art of trading snacks and cookies, and no offense mom and dad, but when you're not around, kids can just throw away the healthy stuff they don't like. As a camp counselor...

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Canines from around the country heading to Westminster dog show
Wed, Feb 08 2012 at 02:19 PM EST

Local communities show their pride for competing pooches.

Driving the 2012 Toyota Prius c
Wed, Feb 08 2012 at 08:00 AM EST

A Toyota Prius designed for the young urban driver will be available in March 2012.

'App Economy' is huge U.S. job creator
Tue, Feb 07 2012 at 02:22 PM EST

466,000 people work in the 'app economy', and experts predict this number will grow as smartphones and tablets become more and more popular.

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Em-j Staples studied journalism at the University of Illinois, amongst cornfields and rich soil in Champaign-Urbana. She recently moved to the bounty of San Francisco dreamin'. She's got flowers in her hair, ready to conquer the world. Em-j considers Mother Nature her second mom, and enjoys anything under the big yellow sun. Her motto: You just gotta live the life you love!

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