As promised, to follow up my “Top 12 Large Museums in the Big Ten”, here is my list of the top 12 smaller, more unique museums around the conference. You might need to search further to find these gems, as …
Evanston Fall Fest
October 23, 2012 by
Photo courtesy of Evanston Downtown Farmer’s Market.
Visit the Downtown Evanston Farmer’s Market before the Homecoming Game this Saturday, October 27, and experience Fall Fest 2012! Amongst the regular Farmer’s Market, full of local organic fruits, vegetables, flowers, artisan cheeses, …
Top Marching Band Traditions in the Big Ten
October 1, 2012 by
Contributor Grant Gannon ranks his favorite Big Ten Marching Band Traditions:
Photo courtesy of osumarchingband.com
1. Script Ohio- Ohio State
Ranked No. 1 on my list, and Sports Illustrated’s top college football tradition from the August 22, 2011 issue, is …
Marching Bands in the Big Ten
September 24, 2012 by
As you walk past the concession stand, you smell grease from the burgers, you hear the shouts of thousands walking past you, but what stands out most is in the sound off into the distance. It’s so faint, but it …
Tailgating with Wine
September 16, 2012 by
Add some class to your Red Solo Cup…purchase these perfect Tailgate Wine Glasses on Etsy.com, or make your own.
Wine is always a good beverage choice for tailgating. From a crisp, cold Sauvignon Blanc for a warm day, to a …
Wildcats get Surprise SEALs Training
August 20, 2012 by
SEAL Training for the NU Wildcats on the shores of Lake Michigan. Photo courtesy of NU Athletics.
What they thought was a regular closed practice turned out to be the workout of their lives when the Wilcats reported for the …
Top 12 Student Run Activities in the Big Ten
August 16, 2012 by
Students around the Big Ten make a BIG impact on their communities and the conference every year by organizing numerous events. Some of the biggest and best fundraising, community service events, and educational activities are run by students. Here are …
Tailgater Monthly Tips
August 9, 2012 by
Tailgater Monthly magazine gives a few of their suggested tips for setting up the best tailgate with these videos:
Evanston Walking Tours
August 5, 2012 by
Dawes House. Photo courtesy of Evanston History Center.
Join the Evanston History Center for a walking tour, showcasing the work of Evanston’s noted architects. Squeeze in a little history before the game on Saturday, September 15 for “Evanston Women’s History”, …