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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

Illinois defense breaks up a pass on Saturday. The Illini led 21-14 at halftime against the Cornhuskers before choking in the fourth quarter.

Illinois drops lead against Nebraska in final quarter

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer Sep 23, 2019

Ahead of Saturday night’s matchup, it was clear Illinois’ offense was going to have to generate points to keep pace with Nebraska. However, just as...

Illini look to win against Cornhuskers

Illini look to win against Cornhuskers

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer Sep 19, 2019

On the heels of a disappointing home loss to Eastern Michigan, Illinois opens up Big Ten play hosting Nebraska under the lights Saturday night. Though...

Urbana Historic District added to National Register of Historic Places

Urbana Historic District added to National Register of Historic Places

By The Daily Illini Staff Report Sep 18, 2019

Based on a recommendation from the Illinois Historic Sites Advisory Council, the Downtown Urbana Historic District was added to the National Register of...

Thousands of students packed the ARC at the Engineering career fair on Sept. 11, 2018.

Career fair season reminds students of gender gaps

By Sandhya Sivakumar, Columnist Sep 17, 2019

Career fair season is upon us, and along with it the perennial question, “What does ‘business casual’ mean?”   Career fairs are stressful...

An array of fruits and vegetables is displayed on a table on the Main Quad hosted by the Sustainable Student Farm on Thursday. The farm is interested in creating a local food system tied into the campus community.

Sustainable Student Farm thrives, profits grow

By Grace Maloney, Staff Writer Sep 16, 2019

This past season has been one of the hardest in decades for the farmers of the Midwest. However, the Sustainable Student Farm at the University has not...

The interior of the Espresso Royale in Urbana is pictured on May 6. Espresso Royale recently changed the lids on their drinks to be more eco-friendly by making them straw-less.

Campus coffee shops go green

By Luis Velazquez, Staff Writer Sep 12, 2019

Local coffee shops have been showing an effort to help the environment by using eco-friendly plastic straws, cups and lids. However, not all establishments...

The front entrance to the Champaign Dental group on Tuesday.

Champaign dentist offices to offer free dentistry

By The Daily Illini Staff Report Sep 11, 2019

Members of the Champaign-Urbana community will be able to visit the dentist’s office cost-free, thanks to a partnership between two dentist offices in...

The University YMCA and Illini Media Company is located at 1001 S. Wright St. IMC was hit with a cyberattack Tuesday morning.

City of Champaign and University YMCA co-host Welcoming Week

By Julie Kang, Assistant News Editor Sep 10, 2019

Welcoming Week, a nationwide event held in Champaign for immigrants and U.S.-born residents to meet one another, will take place Sept. 13-22. The City...

Sophomore Michaela Reid, an Evans Scholar, sits in the Evans Scholar House. The Evans Scholars program provides full tuition and housing scholarships to prospective or current students who have caddied for two or more years.

Hole in one: Evans scholars score scholarships

By Jared Ebanks, Staff Writer Sep 9, 2019

College can be expensive, and the ways students pay for school is different for all of them. Some students work part-time jobs and other take out loans....

The University’s first Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Sean Garrick sits in his office. On Sept. 1, a noose was found in an elevator at Allen Residence Hall, and Garrick said he aims to prevent incidents like this from occurring.

UI chief diversity officer reacts to noose incident, reflects on diversity

By Eunice Alpasan, Staff Writer Sep 9, 2019

The University’s first Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Sean Garrick is still adjusting to life in the state of Illinois. Garrick...

Two students from the University stand outside the Illini Union on Aug. 29 and hold up black shirts and  goggles they’ve worn at protests in Hong Kong. Saturday marked the thirteenth week of bill protests in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong student protesters share stories from the front lines

By Ethan Simmons, Staff Writer Sep 5, 2019

Saturday marked the thirteenth week of anti-extradition or bill protests in Hong Kong. Two students from the University were on the front lines.  Both...

The main entrance of Allen Residence Hall.

Student arrested after a noose found in Allen Hall

By Rebecca Wood, Contributing writer Sep 3, 2019

University police have arrested a 19-year-old student after a noose was found hanging in an elevator in Allen Hall early Sunday morning, according to a...