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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

Shawarma Joint serves halal, Arab cuisine

By Olivia Vamos, Contributing Writer April 13, 2021
Champaign-Urbana residents Luke Lee and Eddie Pratt Jr. pose for a photo at the #EndWhiteSilence street visibility event in downtown Champaign on Wednesday afternoon. The University’s chapter of Showing Up for Racial Justice has organized two rallies thus far to demand racial justice for the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.

CU citizens protest Asian-targeted violence

By Rohit Jammu, Assistant Features Editor April 12, 2021
Students trust horoscopes for guidance

Students trust horoscopes for guidance

By Matt Troher, Investigative News and Longform Editor April 12, 2021
An Illinois student performs an aerial on the Main Quad Saturday afternoon. As it’s getting warmer, more students are enjoying the outdoors.

Students spend time outside, appreciate nature

By Alex Lazaro, Contributing Writer April 8, 2021
Elephants graze in the rainforest on the Dzanga Sangha Reserve in the southwestern part of the Central African Republic. University professors and researchers have pioneered nationally recognized advancements in the study of elephants.

UI professors contribute to ivory research

By Gwyn Skiles, Features Editor April 8, 2021
Call to action spurs debate over efficacy

Call to action spurs debate over efficacy

By Farrah Anderson, Assistant Longform Editor April 7, 2021
CodeRed UIUC fights to have the University provide femine products. They work to empower and support women students.

Advocacy flows for period poverty relief

By Julia Youman, Contributing Writer April 5, 2021
Ben and Molly Oberg pose for a photo with their dog, Sheba. The couple co-owns a small 25-acre fruit and vegetable farm called Meyer Produce in Villa Grove, Illinois.

Couple shares importance of small, local farms

By Vivian La, Assistant Daytime Editor April 5, 2021
UI falls short in promoting body positivity

UI falls short in promoting body positivity

By Gwyn Skiles, Features Editor April 4, 2021
A biker rides by Nugent Hall on Gregory Drive on Monday afternoon. Students and resident advisers have had to adapt to dorm life during an academic year like no other due to COVID-19.

Students, resident advisers navigate community

By Liz Gremer, Contributing Writer April 1, 2021
The #BLACKMATTERS art installation stands inside the Krannert Art Museum on Thursday. The installation was created by Stacey Robinson and John Jennings to emphasize the importance of Black lives.

BLM exhibit comes to Krannert Art Museum

By Lily Dolan, Staff Writer April 1, 2021
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