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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 University Wellness Associate checks two people into the Gies College of Business on Tuesday morning. The University has not hired enough Wellness Associates to be stationed at every building on campus, however, UI is still confident in their COVID-19 mitigation measures.

UI has no plans to increase Safer Illinois app checking at doors, is confident in COVID-19 mitigation measures

By Zainab Qureshi, Assistant Copy Chief & Night Editor September 14, 2021

The University has not employed enough Wellness Support Associates to have one stationed at every campus facility entrance to check Safer Illinois applications....

Canned food sits on a shelf at the Wesley Food Pantry on Feb. 21, 2020. Many University students are faced with food insecurity.

Students experience food insecurity on campus

By Sophie Casaburi, Staff Writer September 12, 2021

Research suggests that approximately 2,000 University students experience some form of food insecurity annually, according to Dr. Alana Harris, associate...

Center Kofi Cockburn walks through a tunnel of teammates preceding the game against Wisconsin Feb. 6. There are five top players that people should look out for as the season approaches.

Five Illinois men’s basketball games to watch following conference schedule release

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer September 10, 2021

With less than two months to go until basketball is back in Champaign, the Illinois men’s basketball team has released its full schedule. Despite the...

Opinion | Is Illinois a football or basketball school? | II

Opinion | Is Illinois a football or basketball school? | II

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist September 9, 2021

Oh, what a time to be an Illini. Just a few weeks into the new school year where most students have returned to the classroom in person amid an ongoing...

A group of University of Illinois freshman sit in a circle during the Welcome Celebration in Lot 31 after the New Student Convocation on  Aug. 20. The University reported on Wednesday  that the 2021-22 freshmen class is the largest class to be enrolled.

UI reports largest freshman class in school history

By George Phelan, Staff Writer September 9, 2021

The University reported Wednesday their largest freshman enrollment numbers ever from the 2021-22 academic year.  The class of 2025 is made up of 8,303...

Illini volleyball alumni and olympic athletes Jordyn Poulter, Michelle Bartsch-Hackley and Erin Virtue pose for a photo at Huff Hall on Friday. The olympians reflect on their gold medal win.

Home at Huff: Illinois’ Olympians reflect on historic gold-medal glory

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor September 8, 2021

For the first time in history, members of Team USA women’s volleyball left the Olympics with gold medals around their necks.  Not just this, though....

A protestor speaks in front of a group of people standing in solidarity against racism at the Black August protest on Aug. 28 outside the Sheriffs office in Champaign. The Party for Socialism and Liberation have been protesting the removal of the eviction moratorium.

Champaign community protests strike down of eviction moratorium

By Aliza Majid, Assistant News Editor September 6, 2021

The Black August protest took place on Aug. 28 outside the Sheriff’s office hosted by the Party for Socialism and Liberation to protest the removal of...

Julia Arciola, junior in LAS, holds her baton on Quad Day while performing with the Marching Illini on Aug. 22. Arciola reflects on her past successes and experience as a baton twirler at the University.

Marching Illini baton twirler reflects on success, experience

By Matt Troher, Investigative News & Longform Editor September 5, 2021

Julia Arciola, junior in LAS, marched into Memorial Stadium on Aug. 28, along with the 400 members of the Marching Illini. She’s not carrying an instrument,...

Illinois English Placement Test Coordinator Rurik Tywoniw completes a rapid COVID-19 test at the ARC on Feb. 1. The University has seen an increase in COVID-19 testing amidst rising cases.

UI sees increase in COVID-19 testing amid rising cases

By Vivian La, Assistant Daytime News Editor September 5, 2021

Students are testing more frequently for COVID-19 compared to the start of the semester — some as a precaution and others said because the University...

Art Sitkowski (9) hands the ball off to Jakari Norwood (3) in the first half during the game against the University of Texas at San Antonio at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Illinois struggles to contain high-powered UTSA offense in disappointing home loss

By Wes Hollenberg, Staff Writer September 4, 2021

Illinois fell to UTSA, 37-30, after struggling offensively in the absence of starting quarterback Brandon Peters.  Heading into the game, the quarterback...

Linebacker Jake Hansen looks to the field from the sideline during game against Nebraska Aug. 28 at Memorial Stadium. The DI sports staff makes predictions on how the Illinois versus UTSA game will go.

Quick picks: The DI sports staff makes predictions for Illinois’ Week 1 matchup with UTSA

By The Daily Illini Sports Staff September 4, 2021

Illinois enters Saturday's matchup with the University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners with a win under its belt after taking down Nebraska, 30-22,...

Big Red, the first human MRI scanner sits on display in the Illinois MRI Exhibit at Beckman Institute on Wednesday afternoon. Late University faculty member Paul Lauterbur invented the machine in 1971, and the device recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Beckman Institute celebrates 50th anniversary of human MRI scanner

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, News Editor September 3, 2021

In an old storage shed in Urbana, a piece of history rested quietly for decades. The 3,500 pound magnet is called Big Red, the first human MRI scanner. Late...

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