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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

David Wang plays music at a table in the Green Street McDonald’s on November 10. A prominent feature in the late-night atmosphere for the past three years, Wang, recent University graduate, announced the end of his tenure as the McDonald’s DJ this summer.

‘McDJ’ serves up last performance

By Therese Pokorney, Features Editor August 26, 2019
Joji performs during Lollapalooza on Aug. 4. A former internet personality, the 26-year-old recently reached platinum for his hit single, “SLOW DANCING IN THE DARK."

George Miller performs as just a human

By Tyler Panlilio, Managing Editor for Online August 9, 2019
The Krannert Center 50th Anniversary handouts given to attendants in honor of the Krannert Center's 50th season.

Krannert Center announces performances in 50th season

By Hannah Preston, Interim editor-in-chief June 18, 2019
(Urbana Dance Company)

Urbana Dance Company to hold ribbon cutting ceremony

By Hannah Preston, Interim Editor-in-Chief May 31, 2019
Kendra Videckis performs at Spring Jam 2019 on Sunday. Videckis, along with other female artists such as Kathy Hardy, said being a female in a male-dominated area is difficult, and they have faced many roadblocks during their careers.

Female artists face hardships in CU

By Therese Pokorney, Features Editor May 2, 2019
Rapper Lil Yachty poses for a photo in August 2016. Spring Jam will be Sunday on the Main Quad at 2 p.m.

Rap Music Leaves an Impact on Campus

By Sarah O’Beirne, Staff Writer April 25, 2019
Kimiko Gunji shows off a page in her book, “The Art of Wagashi” at the Japan House on Thursday. The book attempts to make recipes accessible to inexperienced audiences.

Professor writes Japanese cookbook

By Olivia Zhang, Staff Writer April 22, 2019
The Krannert Center 50th Anniversary handouts given to attendants in honor of the Krannert Center's 50th season.

Krannert Center celebrates 50 years

By Rohit Jammu, Contributing Writer April 16, 2019
Student drag queen, Imogen Ettis, performs at the 2019 Purim Drag Show.

Drag shows promote identity expression

By Emily Dao, Staff Writer April 10, 2019
Students in Illini Student Musicals perform at their “Footloose” dress rehearsal at the Lincoln Hall Theater on Wednesday. The actors performed a flash mob on the Main Quad to advertise the show.

Cut loose: actors share meaning of musical

By Anna Wright, Contributing Writer April 8, 2019
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