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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

Students walk down Green Street ready to partake in Unofficial celebrations.

Unofficial 2020: Live updates throughout the day

By The Daily Illini Staff Report Mar 6, 2020

Live Updates ended at 2:30 p.m. No updates to report following 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. As students continue to walk up and down Green Street for the day,...

The Sunnyside Dispensary, located on S. Neil St, on Tuesday. It is unknown how newly legalized recreational marijuana will impact Unofficial activities.

Another green takes part in Unofficial

By Heather Robinson, Staff Writer Mar 5, 2020

One aspect of this year’s Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day that will be different is the legalization of recreational marijuana in Illinois.  While marijuana...

Spencer Hulsey, senior in LAS, shows a Reddit post promoting the kingfisher mascot design at the Illinois Student Government complex on Friday. Students can vote on the new mascot proposal on Wednesday and Thursday.

Kingfisher mascot set for student vote

By Ethan Simmons, Senior Reporter Mar 2, 2020

Spencer Hulsey, senior in LAS, is serious about her kingfisher. Starting Wednesday, students at the University can determine if her mascot idea has any...

A student volunteer pours syrup on a person's plate at the University Place Christian Church on the evening of February 19, 2020.

Unseen, unfed: Addressing the stigma

By Zainab Qureshi, Staff Writer Feb 27, 2020

A big part of the problem of food insecurity has to do with the stigma it carries, especially in a campus setting. The lack of awareness on college campuses...

At the memorial Jiheng Jing, vice president of the Chinese Student and Scholars Association, announced plans to build a small garden at the bus stop at corner of Goodwin Avenue and Clark Street where Yingying Zhang went missing.

Police officers, detective to be honored in Yingying Zhang case

By Samantha Boyle, News Editor Feb 25, 2020

To recognize their work in the murder investigation of University scholar Yingying Zhang, members of campus law enforcement are being honored at the state...

Food Pantry Director Dawn Longfellow organizes items at the Student Food Pantry on Friday.

Unseen, unfed: food insecurity on campus

By Zainab Qureshi, Staff Writer Feb 24, 2020

Understanding the problem When Kenji Pantin was an undergrad at the University of Central Florida, she couldn’t afford a meal plan. Despite her scholarships,...

The Daily Illini staff traveled to Chicago on Saturday for the Illinois College Press Association award ceremony. The DI took home 21 awards total.

The Daily Illini takes second place in general excellence at ICPA

By Tyler Panlilio, Managing Editor for Online Feb 22, 2020

The Daily Illini placed second in general excellence for daily collegiate newspapers at the Illinois College Press Association conference in Chicago on...

Patrons stand outside KAM's on Jan. 29 for opening night. A GroupMe chat of KAM's employees caused controversy across campus. KAM's responded Wednesday stating that an employee in the chat was fired.

KAM’s GroupMe leaked on social media stirs controversy, KAM’s responds

By Samantha Boyle and Julie Kang Feb 19, 2020

A Twitter post showing a group message between a few KAM’s employees went viral among University students Monday. The post, made by Brianna Ghanbari,...

A view of the Illini Cat Club's Cat Show hosted on March 8, 2016.

Illini Cat Club hosts 28th cat show

By The Daily Illini Staff Report Feb 18, 2020

The Illini Cat Club is hosting their 28th All Breed Cat Show on March 7 and March 8. According to a press release, over 180 entries from across the...

Illinois Student Government senator Ben Crane answers a question about the proposed amendment to Resolution 03.61 as the bill’s authors look on. The resolution passed through the student senate on Thursday at 12:30 a.m. in Illini Union Rooms B and C.

Divestment resolution passes student senate after contentious meeting

By Ethan Simmons, Senior Reporter Feb 17, 2020

Hundreds of students attended Illinois Student Government’s lengthy meeting Wednesday to debate a controversial resolution.  Resolution 03.61: “Violations...

Tori Hill, an organizer for the Warren Campaign, prepares canvassing materials at Caffe Paradiso on Sunday afternoon.

Democratic RSOs bring Iowa experience to campus

By Ethan Simmons, Senior Reporter Feb 13, 2020

Ahead of the Illinois primary in March, two RSOs are getting the word out for candidates in the progressive wing of the Democratic Party.   Members...