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The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

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The cover of the zine, Rabbiteen, displayed with other zines and comics in Quimbys, a Chicago bookstore. Rabbiteen centers around the dark alternative subculture in music, visual arts, and more.

Rabbiteen zine cultivates dark-alternative scene

By Matt Troher, Investigative News & Longform Editor • January 21, 2022
Kristen Joy Bjorge. a playwright and alumna of the University, poses for a photo at Cathedral Lakes in Aug. 2020. Bjorge has been developing a series of plays called Redline Collection to uncover stories about queer women in Chicago.

University alumna portrays narratives of queer women through plays

By Shreya Rathi, Contributing Writer • December 8, 2021
A street sign showing the cancellation of the AstroWorld Festival at NRG Park on Nov. 6. Students are now questioning concert environments after the events at AstroWorld and the increasing risk of Covid-19 due to crowds.

Students debate going to concerts after Astroworld deaths, COVID-19 exposures

By Azucena Gama, Contributing Writer • November 12, 2021
Mythbusters star Karli Byron speaks at the Illini Union on Tuesday night. Byron discussed the future of education with students at the University.

MythBusters’ Kari Byron discusses future of education

By Faith Allendorf, Contributing Writer • October 21, 2021
Students return to movie theaters

Students return to movie theaters

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • October 18, 2021
A mock set for the at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts upcoming musical Fun Home” is shown above and was created by scenic designer José Díaz-Soto. Representation is reoccurring theme in the musical.

Representation takes the stage in ‘Fun Home’

By Cecilia Milmoe, Contributing Writer • October 7, 2021
A guitarist performs during Dayglows set at Lollapalooza on July 29. The ELLNORA: Guitar Festival was held at Krannert on Sept. 25 and 26.

ELLNORA guitar festival resonates with students

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • September 22, 2021
Louise Fishman, who received her M.F.A. in painting and printmaking from the University in 1965, poses in front her painting during a campus visit in 2019. Fishman passed away this July only a month before Krannert Art Museums newest exhibit dedicated to her work was set to open.

Krannert Art Museum exhibit pays unexpected tribute to Louise Fishman

By Farrah Anderson, Assistant Investigative News and Longform Editor • September 17, 2021
The Illini Student Musicals puts on a show with masks during the Covid-19 pandemic. This year, Illini Student Musicals will be playing the musical Into the Woods.

Illini Student Musicals starts production for Into the Woods

By Olivia Vamos, Staff Writer • September 13, 2021
After having many open mic nights online, The Canopy Club is now back in-person. The Canopy Club is working on ways to continue using online broadcasting to make sure people from all over can show off their talents.

The Canopy Club concerts return after over a year

By Rohit Jammu, Assistant Features Editor • July 10, 2021
A student made poster for the A4E Art Exhibition is shown above. Professor Stacey Robinson speaks about art being for everyone.

“We’re designing the world of tomorrow.”

By Mateo Bautista, Staff Writer • June 11, 2021
The Chicago skyline is photographed by Jack Gillespie during a colorful sunset. Students Sierra Reed and Gillespie have garnered thousands of followers through TikTok by making the platform into a business opportunity.

Student influencers launch business through TikTok

By Matt Troher, Investigative News & Longform Editor • June 5, 2021
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