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The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

DREAM Act passes in Illinois Senate

May 4, 2011

After months of debate and rallies in support all over Illinois, The Developmental, Relief and Education for Alien Minors, or DREAM, Act passed today in the Illinois State Senate by 45 to 11.

Student gladiators to race chariots for Red Bull prizes

Apr 26, 2011

Red Bull will host for its second annual chariot race on Wednesday, May 4 at 6 p.m. 12 to 16 teams of 3 “gladiators” each will build and race chariots down Sixth Street, which will be closed off from John to Green streets.

London celebrates Festival of Britain, 60 years later

Apr 22, 2011

Six years after the end of World War II, London was still scarred with bomb sites. Singer Billy Bragg described the 1951 festival as a beacon “in a very dark, austere decade between the end of the war and the birth of rock ‘n’ roll.”

Illini offense, defense gearing up for spring football game face off

Apr 22, 2011

The offensive line has been one of the few groups not hindered by injuries, and four of the starting positions are already likely set entering Saturday’s spring game. Jeff Allen and Hugh Thornton will man the strong side tackle and guard spots, with Graham Pocic at center and Jack Cornell expected to start at the other guard spot. The one spot still undecided is at weakside tackle, where redshirt freshmen Michael Heitz and Simon Cvijanovic are battling to secure the final starting spot. Saturday’s game could give an indication of who is ahead at this point, but a final decision isn’t expected before the fall.

Nugent Hall awarded LEED Silver certification

Apr 22, 2011

Timothy J. Nugent Residence Hall has been awarded the LEED Silver certification for the hall’s incorporation of environmentally sustainable methods throughout the building, according to a press release.