Inside the unique vendors of Urbana’s 39th annual farmers market
By Therese Pokorney, Staff Writer
May 23, 2018
Filed under Champaign-Urbana, News, Showcase
After a long, cold winter, vendors and artists come together for Urbana's annual Market at the Square event to feature their local produce, handmade art, Illinois-raised meats and fresh-from-the-oven baked goods. The farmers market hosts visitors every Saturday beginning May 5 through October 27 from 7...
Restaurant turnover in Champaign-Urbana area
By Sam Boyle, Assistant Daytime News Editor
May 7, 2018
Filed under Campus, Champaign-Urbana, News
Restaurants closed in the past year: Chatime Chatime was located on 512 E. Green St. before it was permanently closed in March 2017. Chatime was a cafe known for serving bubble tea. The location was taken over by Taipei Cafe. Azzip Pizza Azzip Pizza was located at 505 E. Green St. before it closed...
School of Art and Design to present 2018 Re-Fashioned Fashion Show
By The Daily Illini Staff Report
May 5, 2018
Filed under Around Campus, Campus, Champaign-Urbana, News
Combining sustainability and creativity, students from ARTS 299 will be presenting their fashion designs at Temple Hoyne Buell Hall on Saturday for the 12th annual “Re-Fashioned Fashion Show.” “Re-Fashioned refers to the fact that almost every garment in the show is made from a material tak...
Excessive caffeine intake may lead to negative effects
By Heather Schlitz, Assistant News Editor
May 3, 2018
Filed under Around Campus, Campus, Champaign-Urbana, News
While many students may turn to coffee for an energy boost during finals week, consuming too much caffeine may do more harm than good. “For the normal population, you shouldn’t drink more than 400 milligrams of caffeine per day,” said Elvira de Mejia, professor of food sciences. “Depending ...
University offers resources to assist final exam scheduling
By Madalyn Velisaris, Staff Writer
May 3, 2018
Filed under Administration, Campus, Champaign-Urbana, News, Top Stories
Many students have the experience of stressing over a hectic final exam schedule. Luckily, the University has resources in place to accommodate those in need. The Student Code says students who have three in-person exams within a 24-hour period are eligible to obtain a conflict exam. However, if a student want...
University libraries extend hours during finals week
By Jiejie Wang, Staff Writer
May 3, 2018
Filed under Around Campus, Campus, Champaign-Urbana, News
University libraries plan to extend opening hours and hold events to help students de-stress during finals week. Joseph Hall-Ingram, library specialist in Grainger Engineering Library, said in an email that Grainger will be hosting a therapy dog on Friday to help students relieve pressure. Grainger nor...
Campus bars expect smaller crowds over finals week
By Yanchao Zhao, Contributing Writer
May 3, 2018
Filed under Around Campus, Champaign-Urbana, News
While some students might be taking a break from going to the campus bars during finals week as they prepare for the upcoming exams, others find they prefer studying in the bar environment. Margaret Whalen, the student manager at Murphy’s Pub, said the customer flow during the week of finals is de...
The Daily Illini police blotter for May 1
By The Daily Illini Staff Report
May 2, 2018
Filed under Around Campus, Campus, Champaign-Urbana, Crime, News
Champaign Residential burglary was reported on the 700 block of West Church Street around 10 p.m. Monday. According to the report, the victim reported a handgun was stolen from his apartment. Aggravated battery and criminal damage to property were reported on the 00 block of Apricot Drive around 6 ...
University organizes events and services to help students destress
By Yasmeen Ragab, Assistant Daytime News Editor
May 2, 2018
Filed under Around Campus, Campus, Champaign-Urbana, News
As finals week approaches, there are numerous ways students can avoid succumbing to the pressure and stress of exams. According to the Counseling Center’s website, the most important thing to do is to get enough sleep each night. When you’re sleep deprived, it is much harder to focus, do qua...
Isaac Newton’s manuscript acquired by University library
By The Daily Illini Staff Report
May 2, 2018
Filed under Around Campus, Campus, Champaign-Urbana, News, Top Stories
The University’s Rare Book and Manuscript Library has gotten Sir Isaac Newton’s manuscript on how to make the philosopher’s stone, a substance that can turn lead into gold, cure illness and grant its user immortality. The four-sheet manuscript was acquired with $275,000, using part of a $500,...
Japan House to host Gallery Days starting Thursday
By The Daily Illini Staff Report
May 1, 2018
Filed under Around Campus, Campus, Champaign-Urbana, News, Showcase, Top Stories
The Japan House in Urbana will begin hosting its Gallery Days beginning May 3, featuring free demonstrations and presentations each afternoon. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony as well as view the house’s unique collections of tea equipment, kim...
E. coli outbreak not cause for concern at University
By Olivia Welshans, Staff Writer
April 30, 2018
Filed under Administration, Around Campus, Campus, Champaign-Urbana, News, Top Stories
Students eating in University dining halls are not at risk for falling ill due to the recent E. coli outbreak in crops of romaine lettuce that was reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC issued a warning for all lettuce grown in the Yuma, Arizona, region, including salad mix...
