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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
Ryan Leshock, senior in Media, has garnered thousands of followers on TikTok for creating videos about what students listen to.

Student producer’s TikTok trend goes viral

By JP Legarte, Contributing Writer • February 23, 2022
University alumnus Garrett Frank plays the guitar outside of the Illini Union on Saturday. Frank recently joined the band Kangaroo Court last fall.

Kangaroo Court guitarist brings passion to stage

By Olivia Rosenberg, Assistant buzz Editor • February 23, 2022
Jernie Saunders, a junior in LAS, talks about how the Illinois Student Government should reach out to the student body more.

Opinion | Illinois Student Government struggles to reach students

By Nathaniel Langley, Opinions Editor • February 23, 2022
Andres Munoz, student in the English Institute, discusses how online classes have been beneficial toward him understanding English through the use of headphones.

Opinion | What’s your experience with online versus in-person courses?

By Samuel Rahman and Talia Duffy • February 23, 2022
Andrew Buckley, graduate student in FAA, practices playing his clarinet inside one of the auditoriums within the University's School of Music building. Buckley will be debuting his album, “Where We Go Next,” this spring at the Smith Memorial Hall.

Krannert Center debut artist discusses musical journey

By Yuzhu Liu, Staff Writer • February 23, 2022
Swimmer Abby Cabush. senior in Engineering, has broken several records during her swim career. She has broken the University record for freestyle and some personal ones too.

Diving into packed schedule: Division I athlete balances sports, academics

By Shreya Rathi, Staff Writer • February 22, 2022
Some members of the Black Business Network attend the Black Student Connection at Gies College of Business on Nov. 15. The BBN is a new RSO aiding minority students in finding and creating professional business opportunities.

The Black Business Network: RSO creates professional opportunities, offers mentoring programs

By Azucena Gama, Contributing Writer • February 8, 2022
Red Herring owner, Lo Kolb, poses in front of the sign outside the restaurant. Kolb talks about their journey to owning the business and future plans.

The Red Herring owner reflects on life, implications of pandemic

By Jacqueline Barba, Staff Writer • February 3, 2022
Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons speaks during a Black Lives Matter protest during the summer of 2020. Ammons talks about his journey to becoming the country clerk in 2018.

From addiction to election: How to break the glass ceiling

By Faith Allendorf, Features Editor • February 1, 2022
Activist James Corbin II poses for a photo on Jan. 20. Corbin aids former incarcerated people who struggle to rejoin society.

Symbol of resilience: Local activist serves as a voice for formerly incarcerated people

By Farrah Anderson, Assistant Investigative News and Longform Editor • January 31, 2022
The cover of the zine, Rabbiteen, displayed with other zines and comics in Quimby's, a Chicago bookstore. Rabbiteen centers around the "dark alternative" subculture in music, visual arts, and more.

Rabbiteen zine cultivates dark-alternative scene

By Matt Troher, Investigative News & Longform Editor • January 21, 2022
Kevin King plays the saxophone outside of The Canopy Club on Sept. 20, 2019. King, a graduate of FAA, plays a wide range of instruments, but has been more drawn to the saxophone.

Kevin King, the saxophone king

By Nandika Chatterjee, Staff Writer • January 17, 2022
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