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Nikki Budzinski, an alumna from the University, won the Democratic Party’s primary for Illinois 13th Congressional District. During her time at the University, she was the the president of the Illini Democrats and as a senator in Illinois Student Government.
From ISG to Congress: UI alum runs for office
August 9, 2022
Artist Lauv releases his latest album All 4 Nothing on Friday. The album features Kids Are Born Stars, Summer Nights and more.
Lauv’s ‘All 4 Nothing’ gives everything to summer ‘22
August 8, 2022
Womens Tennis head coach Evan Clark heads over to have a quick chat with athletes on Feb. 6, 2021. Clark opens up about the team not being found on the upcoming NCAA tournament and taking advantage of the upcoming season to continue to improve.
Head coach Evan Clark weighs in on Illinois women’s tennis missing the 2022 NCAA tournament
August 8, 2022
Patrick Earl Hammies giclee print, 44.06 displays a dancing black community representing Black collectivity within the piece. Hammies prints alongside art from three other faculty artists from the School of Art & Design will be presented to enjoy with food at its exhibition at the Krannert Art Museum on Sept. 24.
Upcoming Krannert Art Museum exhibition to explore Blackness
August 5, 2022
Opinions
Senior columnist Andrew Prozorovsky argues that Airbnb has a range of flaws from costs to issues with hosts that prevent the company from succeeding.
Opinion | Airbnb depends on unsustainable business model
By Andrew Prozorovsky, Senior Columnist

Since it was founded 13 years ago, Airbnb has risen to become a competitive and novel type of travel...

Actor Pedro Pascal stars as the Mandalorian in popular Disney+ show The Mandalorian in 2019. Assistant opinions editor, Talia Duffy, believes that the Star Wars franchise is best suited for films instead of exclusive Disney+ content.
Opinion | ‘Star Wars’ is not meant for Disney+
By Talia Duffy, Assistant Opinions Editor

The following contains spoilers for the Disney+ Star Wars series including “The Book of Boba Fett,”...

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Victoria De Angelis headbangs on stage next to Thomas Raggi during Måneskins set for Lollapalooza on Sunday.
Gallery | Green Day, Wallows, J-Hope, Måneskin, more at Lollapalooza 2022
August 1, 2022
The crowd sings along with duo 100 Gecs on Thursday.
Gallery | MGK, 100 Gecs, Ashnikko, Lil Baby, more at Lollapalooza 2022
July 30, 2022
The front of the march begin to storm Green Street as they make their way towards the Champaign County Courthouse on May 8.
Gallery | Rally for reproductive rights
May 17, 2022
Calexus Carrington-Steele performs her Britney Spears themed performance on Thursday.
Gallery | 2022 Illini Union annual drag show
April 17, 2022
Former executive director of Illini Media Kit Donahue reacts to the unveiling of her personalized paver stone on Sunday. Donahue worked for Illini Media for 37 years.
Gallery | Celebrating 150 Years, Illini Media Hall of Fame
April 13, 2022
News
Professors Pengfei Song and Daniel Llano pose with graduate student Qi You who aided in Song and Llano’s research. Song and Llano collaborated in developing ultrasound imaging tools that can help study Alzheimer’s disease.
Illinois researchers’ development of imaging introduces new health applications in study of Alzheimer’s disease
August 4, 2022

Pengfei Song, assistant professor in Engineering, has continually worked on ultrasound imaging technology at the University of Illinois. He described...

Former Provost Cangellaris speaks during Terrell Jermaine visit to campus for a Q&A on the war in Ukraine on April 19.
UI starts search for new provost, considers nominees for search committee
July 31, 2022

At a special meeting on Friday, the University Senate Executive Committee discussed the University’s ongoing search for a new provost and scheduled...

A SHIELD worker hands over an empty tube for COVID-19 testing at the State Farm Center on Oct. 9, 2020. The University sends out a Massmail on Tuesday regarding mask and testing guidelines for the upcoming fall semester.
UI will not check COVID-19 building access or require face masks for fall semester
July 26, 2022

The University will no longer check building access status in the fall semester and will not require face coverings in most campus spaces, according...

View of East Green Street as police pursue the shooting that took place on Friday. Matthew Denbo who is in custody for the shooting and death of Joshua Berg requests a trial by jury while pleading not guilty towards four counts of first degree murder set against him.
Urbana man charged with murder in connection with Campustown shooting
July 18, 2022

A 42-year-old Urbana man was charged with first degree murder in connection with a homicide that occurred on the 200 block of East Green Street in...

Sports
Wide receiver, Isaiah Williams dodges an attempt to tackle him from Rutgers on Oct. 30. Williams has been practicing during the off-season catching 250 balls each day from the jug machine to ensure he is ready for a transition from wide receiver to wide out.
Illinois football answer questions on expansion, offense amid B1G Media Days
By Carson Gourdie, Sports Video Editor • July 28, 2022

Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema, along with four athletes and athletic director Josh Whitman, were available to the media Wednesday for the annual Big Ten Media Days. After an offseason that...

Petros Kyprianou, new Illinois track and field and cross country director, stands alongside trophies won during his time as the Georgia head coach. Kyprianou spent 13 years working with Georgia.
Illinois hires former Georgia coach Petros Kyprianou as director of track & field and cross country programs
July 26, 2022
The Illini Solar Car, Brizo, completes the 2022 American Solar Challenge at Twin Falls, ID on July 16. The team made it to the finish line at 12:36 p.m..
Illinois wins American Solar Challenge final leg, finishes sixth overall
July 26, 2022
Former center Kofi Cockburn hugs his mom after winning the Big Ten Championship against Iowa on March 6. Since leaving Illinois, Cockburn has joined the Utah Jazz.
Life after Kofi: New faces, new brand of basketball in Champaign
July 20, 2022
buzz Community
Kona Ice employee taking orders for a delicious treat from fair attendees at the Champaign County Fair. Co-owner of Kona Ice Wes Hanner shares his excitement for the Champaign County Fair this year from July 22-July 30 and for Kone Ice to be attending again in-which the snow cone truck has been a vendor for 7 years at the fair serving a wide variety of snow cones for everyone to enjoy.
Champaign County Fair to feature music, food, fun for everyone
July 21, 2022

The Champaign County Fair will officially kick off on Friday, July 22, featuring everything from concerts to food vendors to carnival rides. The nine-day...

Author and muscian Michelle Zauner, also known as Japanese Breakfast, on the album cover of Jubilee released on June 4, 2021. Zauner attended the zoom event “An Evening with Michelle Zauner,” presented by Illinois Libraries Present on Thursday.
Michelle Zauner explains writing process, grief in her best-seller ‘Crying in H Mart’
July 3, 2022
Protestors march the streets of the CU area displaying signs to fight against the overturning of Roe v. Wade on Friday. The CU community voices there feelings on the Roe v. Wade overturn as well as coming together outside the Champaign County Courthouse to demonstrate against the Supreme Courts decision.
Roe v. Wade protest: ‘We're all gathered here today because we know that another future is possible’
June 25, 2022
Community members play smooth jazz music at the Champaign Park District’s Juneteenth celebration at Douglas Park on Saturday. The district has hosted a Juneteenth celebration for 15 years.
Champaign Juneteenth celebration opens conversations about race
June 20, 2022
The community comes together at the Randolph Street Community Garden during a Juneteenth celebration. Land lead of RSCG Dawn Blackman speaks on the celebration of Juneteenth alongside the celebration of the holiday being held on Sunday at the RSCG which will consist of food, art, parades, and more until dark.
Randolph Street Community Garden celebrates freedom, voting rights on Juneteenth
June 18, 2022
C-U residents enjoy live music at the intersection of Neil and Main St. during Street Fest 2022 on Sunday. Street Fest is an annual event that features a variety of local musicians.
Champaign Streetfest 2022 turns up the heat, kicks off summer celebration
June 14, 2022
Life & Culture
Tori Reidenbach, a recent University graduate, worked multiple jobs during her time as a student.
Chasing the bag: Tips for employed students
July 29, 2022
Packing basics: What to bring to successfully adapt to college life
July 28, 2022
College advice your mom won’t give you
July 28, 2022
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