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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

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

One Smart Diet device monitors health

One Smart Diet device monitors health

By Nandika Chatterjee, Staff Writer February 18, 2019
Alumni bridge entrepreneurship and online dating

Alumni bridge entrepreneurship and online dating

By Sidney Madden, Assistant Features Editor February 14, 2019
Kayla Ruiz has started her own business knitting homemade winter accessories.

Junior turns hobby into profit

By Elise Guillen, Contributing Writer February 13, 2019
CPR app saves lives

CPR app saves lives

By Trishala Bhagat, Staff Writer February 13, 2019
The EnterpriseWorks incubator provides support for startups at the University. It strives to create a community that welcomes people and encourages them to make use of the resources it provides.

University incubator promotes startups

By Vishesh Anand, Senior Reporter January 31, 2019
From left to right: Charlie Stahurski, Candice Mazewski (the team’s TA), Karen Zheng, Allison Streeter, Keelin Frank and Regan Doolin, all seniors in ACES, developed Keto Kups, a quiche-like snack food for people on the ketogenic diet.

Seniors develop keto diet snack

By Trisha Bhagat, Staff Writer January 28, 2019
Glam Squad, an RSO on campus, provides beauty services — including makeup and hair — free of charge. It has done services for the School of Art + Design as well as the annual Cotton Club show.

Beauty RSOs gain reputability

By Sarah O'Beirne, Staff Writer January 28, 2019
The Planters Peanutters, advertising specialists who work for the company, travel the nation visiting various cities in this peanut-shaped truck, often joined by the brand's mascot, Mr. Peanut. University alumnus Bradley Smith travels with Mr. Peanut across the country to advertise the company.

University alum finds ‘nutty’ career

By Ciera Johnson, Staff Writer January 24, 2019
The Beckman Institute sits north of the Engineering Quad in Champaign on Oct. 4, 2016. This year, the institute celebrates its 30th anniversary with events throughout the year.

Beckman Institute celebrates 30 years

By Sarah O'Bierne, Staff Writer January 15, 2019
Manu Edakara,. director for iVenture Accelerator, introduces the program to newly inducted startups on July 16, 2017.

iVenture enhances UI startup ecosystem

By Vishesh Anand, Staff Writer December 6, 2018
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