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Legends and Lore of Illinois
Volume 2 Issue 5 is here!
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (or whatever) is the oldest public university in the state of Illinois. As such, there are many ghost stories that have been associated with it over the years. The English Building, Psychology Building, even the YMCA have their share of stories. So what are you waiting for, dive right in and find out more!
The Fallen are taking a break from their quest to find the astral gate and have retreated to the ivory tower where Mike and Aurelia hope to find a ghost while the rest of the group runs off to find spirits of a different kind.
This issue contains a number of new features which includes a character profile and a section for ghostly games that you won't want to miss.
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The New Issue of Black Oak Presents is Here!
I am proud to announce the brand new issue of Black Oak Presents, our quarterly journal devoted to Midwestern art and culture and American social critique, is now available for download. Simply right-click on the cover below to view or download the new issue.Our Spring 2008 issue contains an interview with naturalist and founder of the Teaching Drum Outdoor School, Tammerak Song; cover photography by Greg Inda; columns by Chris Lempa and Keith Taylor; a review of Dax Riggs’ latest album, If This is Hell, Then I’m Lucky; local artist profiles; as well as a review of underground cult novelist H. A. Covington’s book The Hill of the Ravens.This issue also contains art by Ken Carrano and Ann Coddington, photography by Kate McGee and Jessica Price, and narratives by Donna Vitale and Glen Davis. We are also proud to present an exclusive preview of Stephanie Kuehnert’s forthcoming book, I WANNA BE YOUR JOEY RAMONE.I hope you enjoy the new issue, and I look forward to hearing your feedback.Michael Kleen
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