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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

Blueberries: A little fruit with big benefits

November 2, 2011

We know blueberries as the cute little fruit that we like in pies and strudels. But blueberries are also healthy when eaten fresh, as they contain antioxidants and tons of vitamin C. I just might have to eat a few more of these. Along with Jeanette Andrade, a registered dietician at the University, I explored the truths behind the small fruits with huge benefits.

PBS program co-host to discuss how to interpret history

November 1, 2011

Gwendolyn Wright, co-host of the PBS series "History Detectives" and professor of architecture at Columbia University's graduate school, will give a lecture about interpreting history at 7 p.m. Nov. 2 on the third floor of the Levis Faculty Center.

Obama’s troop pull out plan a political sleight of hand

October 31, 2011

Oct. 21 marked a announcement: U.S. troops fighting in Iraq would be home by the holidays.

The do’s and don’ts of Halloween

October 27, 2011

The perfect college Halloween costume is something both creative and classy. It’s original, but not so original it borders on the obscure. People have to recognize what you are, but more importantly they have to appreciate what you are. This appreciation can come in all forms from head-nods to high fives. Above all, this appreciation is contingent on how one creates a costume that is cool and cute, but also actual clothing that reveals more personality than skin.

5 p.m. Newscast October 27, 2011

October 27, 2011

In Thursday's edition of the newscast, The Daily Illini talks about allegations against the Champaign police, a nuclear laboratory on campus that is being decommissioned and event hosted by the Muslim Student Association.

In celebration of my biggest fan: My mom

October 27, 2011

“It don’t gotta be Mother’s Day, or your birthday/ For me to just call and say, ‘Hey Mama.’”

University library to hold annual book sale

October 26, 2011

Nearly 10,000 volumes will available for purchase at the "annual library book sale":http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/7?eventId=9225733&calMin=201110&cal=20111026&skinId=1 on Thursday.

Illinois Green Party candidate files suit against election board

October 26, 2011

A 2012 congressional candidate and the Illinois Green Party have filed a lawsuit against the Illinois State Board of Elections in an attempt to lower ballot access bars for Green candidates in numerous districts across the state.

Willard better off without University

October 24, 2011

Due to dwindling state funding and a decline in enrollment, the University decided this year to shut down the Institute of Aviation.

Live from West Lafayette: Illinois football vs. Purdue

October 22, 2011

5 p.m. October 20, 2011

October 20, 2011

In Thursday's edition of the newscast, The Daily Illini talks about Gadhafi's death, a University alumnus participating in the 2012 Paralympic Games and a 5k on the Quad on Sunday.

New coffee truck brews up a special blend for your cup of joe

October 18, 2011

Seth Kelter has coffee down to a science.

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