While the COVID-19 pandemic has been a difficult time for society as a whole, certain groups have been experiencing less known challenges. In particular, deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals have had to...
Since the University announced its plan for the library renovation project in spring 2021, the closure of the Undergraduate Library has faced great criticism and disapproval from students. While the library...
The Illini Union stands as a beautiful landmark of the University. With a fascinating architectural history, it can host hundreds of students and provides great study environments and services like Starbucks.
Alas,...
Students chanting “We will not rest until we divest” and holding cardboard signs scrawled with black paint saying “Planet over profit” marched around the Main Quad as a part of the climate strike...
By Matt Troher, Investigative News & Longform Editor
• September 24, 2021
Many have said being a full-time student can feel like a full-time job. Manav Modi, junior in engineering, has two — working toward his degree in computer engineering and running his startup.
In May...
As the football team leaves the field, a new swarm of Orange and Blue takes over with bright instruments and fancy footwork. The Marching Illini now have the field, but before they play, a booming voice...
By Olivia Vamos, Staff Writer
• September 22, 2021
Multiple sophomores who have returned to live in the dorms have said they think living in the dorms are better this year. They are provided with in-person events and social interactions that can provide...
By Fizza Hassan, Staff Writer
• September 22, 2021
The housing department at the University of Illinois has seen an overwhelming number of students sign up for on-campus living, which has been a challenging feat for the department to accommodate — especially...
As the new year of classes began in August, members of sorority houses moved in and began to prepare for the fall 2021 rush. In comparison to last year’s virtual fall and spring rush, this year was a...
During the summer going into her senior year of high school, Vama Naik, freshman in ACES, decided that she wanted to go into nutrition. At this time, the effects of COVID-19 were increasingly apparent...
In May, the Department of Religion received $1 million to establish a program to further research of Jainism. The gift comes from a group of Jain donors throughout Illinois and the United States who want...
By Matt Troher, Investigative News & Longform Editor
• September 5, 2021
Julia Arciola, junior in LAS, marched into Memorial Stadium on Aug. 28, along with the 400 members of the Marching Illini. She’s not carrying an instrument, however — nor a flag or a conductor’s...
