Champaign Voices

National Spelling of 'Canceled' vs 'Cancelled' Reopens Civil Cold War

Published: July 27, 2026

Style guides and social feeds reignited the one-L versus two-L fight, proving America can divide over anything with vowels. What do you think?

“Spell it how you want. Just pay your taxes.”
Harlan Zerkle, Dictionary That Lives in the Truck
“Two L's look fancier. One L is faster. Both are tired.”
Denise Bodey, Church Bulletin Copy Editor
“My phone already decided. I live under occupation.”
Mitch Grove, Autocorrect Hostage