a group of university of illinois students created a campaign for a comprehensive expansion and renovation of impe and wimpe, called "bigger, better, campus rec renovation". university students were asked to vote on a referendum asked for an overall $77 per student increase in general fees for students over the next 2 years, to provide more recreation opportunities, reduce overcrowding, address space issues, and meet the needs of university students. out of 5,459 voters 4,020 persons (74%) voted in favor of the referendum