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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

Suburban Express advertises refund form in provocative email

Suburban Express advertises refund form in provocative email

By Ethan Simmons, Staff Writer Oct 14, 2019

Over the next six months, former Suburban Express customers will cash out on owner Dennis Toeppen’s legal fees.  The form for customers to submit payment...

Denial of information leads UI to potential lawsuit

Denial of information leads UI to potential lawsuit

By Samantha Boyle, News Editor Oct 10, 2019

After filing and being denied several requests for reports of sexual misconduct happening on campus, a graduate student turned to the Champaign County...

Illinois' Emilee Duong returns the ball during the match against Rutgers at Atkins Tennis Center on March 29, 2019.  At the ITA Championship in Tulsa, Oklahoma this weekend, Duong won her section of the Gold singles bracket.

Illinois plays in Texas, Oklahoma

By Danielle Rhody, Contributing Writer Oct 9, 2019

This weekend, the Illinois women’s tennis team played in two different tournaments, six players went to play in the Baylor Invitational in Waco, Texas,...

Illinois outside hitter Megan Cooney (15) spikes the ball during the match against Nebraska in the Final Four of the NCAA tournament at the Target Center on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. Nebraska defeated Illinois 3-2.

Illini win against Boilermakers 3-1

By Brendyn Jones, Staff Writer Oct 8, 2019

On Sunday, the No. 18-ranked Illinois volleyball team (8-5, 3-1) finished its weekend road trip against No. 17 Purdue (9-4,1-3), winning the match three...

Nancy Torres, a junior in Business, explores to capabilities of the VR headset as she plays one of the interactive games on the computer in the Virtual Reality Lab at the Armory on Thursday. The workshops provide an opportunity for students, faculty and community members to learn about VR and use the technology.

VR technology initiatives seek further support to provide more experiences in academia

By Eunice Alpasan, Staff Writer Oct 7, 2019

Members of the Consumer Economics and Finance club visited the Innovation Studio and Virtual Reality Lab in the Armory on Wednesday. Members spoke about...

Brother Jed preaches on the Main Quad of the University of Illinois campus. Brother Jed and his wife, who goes by the name Sister Cindy, have been preaching on college campuses for years.

Campus preacher Brother Jed sparks conversation on free speech

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime News Editor Oct 3, 2019

As students walk through the Main Quad every day, it is not uncommon to see preachers who often speak to nothingness, but also commonly attract crowds...

Illinois' Asuka Kawai celebrates during the match against Notre Dame at Atkins Tennis Center on Friday, Feb. 8. The Illini won 4-3.

Kawai competes in 2019 Oracles ITA Masters

By Danielle Rhody, Contributing Writer Oct 2, 2019

This weekend, Illinois junior Asuka Kawai competed in the 2019 Oracles ITA Masters at Pepperdine University, in Malibu, California. There were 32 men and...

The brick intersection of Coler and High St. looking east. Many streets in Urbana lie in a state of disrepair which caused the city to partner with Applied Pavement Technology, Inc. to assess the pavement conditions across the city.

Urbana assesses pavements to improve road conditions

By The Daily Illini Staff Report Oct 1, 2019

In order to develop a multiyear paving and preservation plan, the city of Urbana has contracted with Applied Pavement Technology, Inc. to assess the pavement...

A student rallies participants of the climate change march on Sept. 20. Students and members of the local community gathered to join in protesting the government’s lack of influence in combating climate change. 

Global climate crisis strike sparks reaction, discussion

By Heather Robinson, Contributing Writer Sep 30, 2019

In response to the global strike that took place Sept. 20, there has been an increase in discussion surrounding the climate crisis both on and off campus....

Students sit in the Lincoln Hall Theater during a STAT 107: Data Science Discovery  lecture taught by Karle Flanagan and Wade Fagen-Ulmschneider. According to the Report on the Entering Class of 2019, the Class of 2023 is the “most diverse” class in history.

Class of 2023 demonstrates historical diversity

By Kimberly Belser and Julie Kang Sep 26, 2019

The University welcomed the “most diverse” class in history, according to the Report on the Entering Class of 2019.  The report included greater...

The Illini Hockey team stretches for their practice at the Ice Arena on Tuesday.

Illini hockey looks forward to season

By Kelly Johnson, Editor-in-Cheif Sep 25, 2019

The Illini club hockey team will open its 2019-2020 season against Illinois State Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Illinois Ice Arena.  The Illini are looking...

UIPD to offer Community Police Academy

UIPD to offer Community Police Academy

By The Daily Illini Staff Report Sep 24, 2019

The Community Police Academy is offering a four-week training program for University students and staff to learn about the field of law enforcement.  Hosted...