We previously reported that Facebook is shutting down its “Courses” feature. They have indeed done that, and have posted a blog post recommending replacements:

http://blog.facebook.com/blog.php?post=4314497130

I am personally using the Courses app that they suggest. One of the main reasons to use Facebook is to find classmates to study with. Hopefully the new Courses won’t divide everyone up, and will add more functionality to a really useful application.

Champaign-Urbana is a great college town, including excellent restaurants, entertainment, and housing. Eric Fredericks, an urban planner and graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, focuses on the great “two-city town” of Champaign-Urbana:

Mecca in the Cornfields? Champaign, IL Transforming into a Walkable City
Campustown on Green Street – Champaign-Urbana, IL

Bonus: What’s your walk score?