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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

A flu-like sickness is making its way around campus as McKinley Health Center urges students to get their flu vaccines.

Flu-like illness spreads on campus

By Cecilia Milmoe, Contributing Writer October 27, 2021
A MTD bus pulls up to the Illini Union bus stop on the night of Sept. 30. Woman are more likely to be in danger while walking home during day light savings time because it gets darker earlier in the day.

Daylight saving time means potential danger for women

By Dara Stack, Contributing Writer October 23, 2021
Lexi English, a fifth-year in Engineering, thrives in Aerospace Engineerings after being discouraged by previous mentors.

Engineering student creates ‘space’ for women in STEM

By Matt Tr, Investigative News & Longform Editor October 20, 2021
Champaign County Humane Society (CCHS) volunteer Joe Domain poses for a photo outside with Foster, an American Pit Bull terrier mix, after their morning walk Oct. 11. The CCHS is gradually restarting their volunteer program after the heat of the pandemic.

Humane Society gradually restarts volunteer program

By Micah Lin, Contributing Writer October 20, 2021
South Asian students dance Garba at the Union ballroom on Saturday. The Indian Student Association hosted events for South Asian Unity Week.

South Asian Unity Week builds back community

By Shreya Rathi, Contributing Writer October 19, 2021
Students return to movie theaters

Students return to movie theaters

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer October 18, 2021
Susan Elmore, co-owner of Jane Addam’s Book Shop, runs the store with her family after buying the building on a whim 11 years ago.

The woman with her nose in a book shop

By Nandika Chatterjee, Staff Writer October 13, 2021
Mearieta Clemente is a Junior at the University who performs around the world as a wheel gymnast.

A circus performer lives her childhood passion

By Aliza Majid, Assistant News Editor October 13, 2021
Derrick Aikman, owner of The Bread Company, doesn’t mind if he’s recognized for his position and just wants to make sure his business runs smoothly in the nurturing working environment he created.

The restaurant overseer and bread giver

By Jackie Barba, Contributing Writer October 13, 2021
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