Toy collection (2006) – News Bureau

Toyland Andy Blacker, customer relations and communications representative for Facilities and Services, shows some of the 150 toys that were donated during the annual Toy Drive sponsored by F&S and the Office of Volunteer Programs. The toys, which were collected at sites around campus from Nov. 13 to Dec. 3, will be distributed to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation and 10 other community agencies.

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Racial, political cues on social media shape TV audiences’ choices

CONTACT: Sharita Forrest, Research Editor 217-244-1072; slforres@illinois.edu CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Social media users are more likely to watch TV programs that are endorsed by members of their political party, a recent study suggests. However, individuals’ racial identity and their perceptions of racial and political ingroup norms and the demographics of a program’s intended audience also […]

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