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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
Everitt Lab, located on Green Street, is the home for the bioengineering department when it comes to research and projects. Jinbei (Walden) Li, a former graduate student at the University, expresses concern of misconduct and behavior within labs.

Former graduate student voices concerns for misconduct in bioengineering research lab

By Royal Shrestha, Assistant News Editor • April 15, 2022
Joshua Hollingsead holds a sign, "Fair contract now," during the protest outside of the Illini Union on Wednesday. The protest was organized by AFSCME Local 3700 demanding back pay and wage increase from the University.

UI clerical workers protest for back pay, wage increases

By Matt Novelli, Lika Lezhava and Willie Cui • April 14, 2022
Due to a teacher shortage, many University students struggle finding in class experience with handfuls of them being assigned study halls in Urbana High School.

Student observers face trouble finding classroom experience amid teacher shortage

By Thomas DeMouy, Staff Writer • April 11, 2022
People gather around as others light up candles formed in the shape of the Ukrainian coat of arms on Thursday. The Ukrainian Student Association held the vigil to remember those who have passed due to the war in Ukraine.

Ukrainian students host vigil for victims of Russian invasion

By Willie Cui, News Editor • April 10, 2022
University police patrolling Green and Wright Street on Aug. 8, 2020. The robbery that was reported on Thursday was announced that it did not take place.

UI student arrested for filing false police report

By Lilli Bresnahan and Willie Cui • April 8, 2022
Rebecca Kimberly Goodman, senior in FAA, holds the transgender flag while standing beside the Alma Mater statue during the Trans Solidarity Rally on Thursday. The rally was organized by CUTES and YDSA, and was held as celebration for Trans Day of Visibility.

Students, community members rally support during Trans Day of Visibility

By Kiran Bond, Contributing Writer • April 1, 2022
The Illinois app’s recent implementation of using student’s legal names from preferred name has sparked discussions related to transgender students and misgendering.

Illinois app deadname issue reignites conversation about trans issues on campus

By Lilli Bresnahan, Assistant News Editor • March 31, 2022
Ryan Reeder looks at his Covid-19 PCR test at the ARC on Feb. 1, 2021. The University has announced new guidelines for those that are unvaccinated on Monday.

University updates COVID-19 testing requirements

By Ashley Gilbert and Willie Cui • March 24, 2022
Freshman participate at the Welcome celebration in Lot 31 after the New Student Convocation at State Farm Center on Aug. 20. Even with the 33% increase in applications, the University has decided to decrease the size of next year's freshman class.

UI to reduce freshman class size despite record breaking number of applications

By Royal Shrestha, Assistant News Editor • March 23, 2022
On November 2, 2020 Physics professor Peter Abbamonte reviews course materials before a future test on Nov. 2, 2020. Students talk about the difficulties for exams and quizzes with many courses transferring from online to in-person exams.

Students experience anxiety, confusion with in-person exams

By Lily Dokhanchi, Assistant Longform Editor • March 22, 2022
Jaelynn Edwards, real estate student from Indiana, was hospitalized after an altercation with a worker from Red Lion during Unofficial on March 5. Edwards talks about her point of view of the incident and the event bringing light to people’s safety in campus bars.

Red Lion altercation opens up conversations about campus bar safety

By Lilli Bresnahan, Assistant News Editor • March 21, 2022
The Daily Illini staff Cameron Krasucki, Heather Robinson, and Drew Friberg attend the Illinois College Press Association ceremony on Saturday.

DI staff brings 23 awards home from Illinois College Press Association Convention

By Heather Robinson, Editor-in-Chief • March 20, 2022
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