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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

Crowds of students fill up the Main Quad as they attend Quad Day on Aug 22, 2021. It is important for students to dress appropriately according to the weather and to bring essentials such as water and sunscreen.

Tips to consider before attending Quad Day

By Faith Allendorf, Features Editor August 18, 2022
A University student scans the QR code for The Wildlife Society RSO on Quad Day 2021. Some RSO's will use a QR code as a way for students to sign-up for the club, or will require them to write it down on a sign-up sheet.

Find balance in coursework, RSOs

By Kylie Corral, Assistant buzz Editor August 17, 2022
RSO Bandside UIUC perform on the Main Quad during Quad Day on Aug 22. 2021. Quad Day is the last event for Welcome Week with other festivities including Illini Union Late Nighter and Illinois Sights & Sounds.

Welcome Week: Where, when to attend events

By Matt Troher, Interim Features Editor August 17, 2022
An Illini Wildlife & Conservation Club member talks to a student during Quad Day on Aug. 22, 2021. The University provides a wide array of RSOs that provide high energy or relaxing groups.

UI RSOs give opportunities to introverts, extroverts

By Gwyn Skiles, Managing Editor for Reporting August 17, 2022
UI promotes all political beliefs through RSOs

UI promotes all political beliefs through RSOs

By Cecilia Milmoe, Interim Features Editor August 16, 2022
Quad Day: There’s an RSO for everyone

Quad Day: There’s an RSO for everyone

By Azucena Gama, Night Editor August 15, 2022
Tori Reidenbach, a recent University graduate, worked multiple jobs during her time as a student.

Chasing the bag: Tips for employed students

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor July 29, 2022
Illinois football fans play a drinking game during a tailgate before the Homecoming game against Wisconsin on Oct. 9. Managing editor for reporting, Gwyn Skiles, provides 10 tips when it comes to unique situations freshman can experience.

College advice your mom won’t give you

By Gwyn Skiles, Managing Editor for Reporting July 28, 2022
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