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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
“Hard Paint” follows the life of Pedro, a young gay man who secretly performs under the screen name NeonBoy. Set in Brazil, the film offers a unique cultural perspective for viewers.

Movies provide cultural insight

By Eunice Alpasan, 2018-2019 Roger Ebert Fellow • October 25, 2018
Saturday night, filmmaker Tang Gaopeng debuted “The Road Not Taken,” which takes place in the Gobi Desert of western China. The film discusses several societal themes surrounding survival among outsiders in the modern world.

Chicago film festival transports viewers

By Pari Apostolakos, Assistant Features Editor and 2018-2019 Roger Ebert Fellow • October 25, 2018

Editor’s Note

By 2018-2019 Roger Ebert Fellows • October 24, 2018
Written by and starring McKenzie Chinn, “Olympia” showcases Chicago’s artistic finest. The film held its Midwest debut at last week’s Chicago International Film Festival.

McKenzie Chinn showcases Chicago’s artistic best

By Joe Longo, Contibuting writer • October 22, 2018
Gareth Kennedy and Sarah Browne, two artists best-known throughout Europe, have conceptual art presented in an exhibit at Krannert Art Museum. The exhibit is on display until Feb. 9.

Kennedy Browne exhibit critiques 21st century

By Tristan Jacobs, Contributing Writer • October 17, 2018
Jim James headlines Get Out The Vote concert at Canopy Club

Jim James headlines Get Out The Vote concert at Canopy Club

By Sidney Madden, Staff Writer • October 16, 2018
Jesse McCartney performs on stage in Foellinger Auditorium on Saturday, Oct. 6.

Jesse McCartney performs at University

By Pari Apostolakos, Assistant features editor • October 9, 2018
“Neither Wolf Nor Dog,” is an independent Native American film currently playing at the Goodrich Savoy on Oct. 8 and Oct. 11. Based on a novel, the film provides insight to modern Lakota life, and has had widespread success across the U.S., with a 95 percent on rottentomatoes.com. (From left to right) Dave Bald Eagle, Chris Sweeney and Richard Ray Whitman were the central cast.

Independent Native American film debunks classic stereotypes

By Sidney Madden, Staff Writer • October 8, 2018
Dr. Citlali Lopez-Ortiz serves as pioneer for the study of movement therapy, specifically the effects ballet has on her students. Through her studies, Lopez-Ortiz has seen 50 to 60 percent of overall improvement with her subjects in her multiple sclerosis study, crediting it to the combination of motor learning and movement meditation.

Professor explores impact of dance on disabilities

By Sidney Madden, Staff writer • October 4, 2018

Thee Phantom talks performances, inspiring students

By Megan Bradley, Staff Writer • September 27, 2018
Penny Dreadful Players gives non-theater majors a creative outlet

Penny Dreadful Players gives non-theater majors a creative outlet

By Emma Palatnik, Staff Writer • September 27, 2018
Portraits of Brandon Burditt (MFA acting) and Megan Coffel (lighting design) on the steps of the Krannert Center for Performing Arts on Saturday, Sept. 15th 2018.

MFA theatre part II: Acting welcomes newest cohort

By Sidney Madden, Staff Writer • September 25, 2018
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