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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
Jennifer Misuzu Gunji-Ballsrud, director and professor at the Japan House, speaks about a course called "Chado (The Way of Tea)" that she teaches on October 23.

Professor examines ‘The Way of Tea’

By Vidushi Bhatia, Contributing Writer • November 12, 2019
The cast of the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts’ production of “Titus Andronicus” performs in their opening night on Oct. 24. Illinois Theatre has taken strides to increase inclusivity in theater and other forms of multimedia performance by placing students like Andrew Morrill, graduate student in FAA who was deaf from birth, at the forefront of performances.

Deaf lead paves way for inclusivity in “Titus Andronicus” performance

By Jared Ebanks, Staff Writer • November 11, 2019
Two student RSOs, The Kat Walk and Living in Color, pose for a photo at the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center on Oct. 30. The Kat Walk’s debut fashion show will take place in the spring.

The Kat Walk, new RSO, to strut the quad

By Brielle Scullark, Contributing Writer • November 7, 2019
International students experience first American Halloween

International students experience first American Halloween

By Carmen Martinez, Staff Writer • October 30, 2019
Zoe Goldenfeld poses in her bedroom. The gothic lolita style has risen in popularity, prompting University students like Goldenfeld to celebrate it in graveyard picnics.

Students celebrate Halloween activities with gothic lolita

By Vi Aldunate, Staff Writer • October 29, 2019
Based on a novel, the Michigan-set “Once Upon a River” features Kenadi DelaCerna as a Native American searching for her mother in the wake of her father’s murder. DelaCerna and John Ashton co-star in the new film, adapted and directed by Haroula Rose, recently screened in Chicago.

Soft, impactful music sparks audience curiosity

By Xinyi Li, College of Media Roger Ebert Fellow • October 28, 2019
In the new HBO music documentary “The Apollo,” the Harlem theater’s history of groundbreaking talent takes center stage. The film makes its HBO debut Nov. 6, and recently played the Chicago International Film Festival.

‘The Apollo’ depicts history of African American artists

By Coltrane Zerai-Che, College of Media Roger Ebert Fellow • October 28, 2019
In the new Australian film “Babyteeth,” Eliza Scanlen plays a teenager who gets mixed up with a troubled young boy. The film, being released in 2020 by IFC Films, recently screened at the Chicago International Film Festival.

Film festivals change perspective

By Hallin Burgan, College of Media Roger Ebert Fellow • October 28, 2019
Pieces by Patience Anders (above) and Melissa Mitchell (right) are on display in Micthell’s art exhibition, “Haunted.” The display, which shows local art, is at the Lincoln Building in Champaign and will be open until Saturday.

Local artists host Halloween art exhibition

By Anna Pevey, Staff Writer • October 28, 2019
Sameer Gadhia, lead vocalist of Young the Giant, performs at The Canopy Club on Feb. 20

Young the Giant’s Eric Cannata on touring, meeting his idol, college

By Pari Apostolakos, Managing Editor for Reporting • October 21, 2019
Band kids: the Hindsley Symphonic Band experience

Band kids: the Hindsley Symphonic Band experience

By Vi Aldunate, Contributing Writer • October 15, 2019
Citizens of Champaign-Urbana celebrate and engage in fall activities at Hessel Park on Saturday. Flannel Fest activities include pumpkin chucking, mustache competitions and a lumberjack presentation.

Flannel Fest offers fun fall festivities

By Liam Dwyer, Staff Writer • October 14, 2019
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