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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

Brandon Yates discusses the purpose of his app.  DeepWalk plans to improve sidewalks by reducing gaps in the walkway.

Student startup to revamp curb ramps auditing

By Sara Pietrzak, Staff Writer Apr 25, 2019

Walking across campus, the average student does not need to give the dimensions and the cracks in the sidewalks a second thought, but for those who use...

Taylor Edwards pitches at Eichelberger Field versus ISU on April 3.

Illini swept for the first time in 2019

By Gabby Hajduk, Staff Writer Apr 23, 2019

After picking up a run-rule victory against Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville on Wednesday, the Illinois softball team prepared to host No. 22...

Kimiko Gunji shows off a page in her book, “The Art of Wagashi” at the Japan House on Thursday. The book attempts to make recipes accessible to inexperienced audiences.

Professor writes Japanese cookbook

By Olivia Zhang, Staff Writer Apr 22, 2019

Kimiko Gunji is the former director of Japan House and former professor of Japanese Arts and Culture at the University. She taught a variety of courses...

Illinois shortstop Ben Troike waits for the pitch during game one of the doubleheader against Maryland at Illinois Field on April 6. The Illini won 5-1.

Home of the Braves: Illinois falls to Bradley, 8-12

By Jake Hasan, Staff Writer Apr 18, 2019

After taking the weekend series against Minnesota, the same problems that have plagued Illinois all season surfaced once again against Bradley on Tuesday....

Students at the basement of Illini Union Tuesday, eating lunch and working.

Families spend mealtimes distracted, study finds

By Jade Morganfield, Staff Writer Apr 18, 2019

Some people may spend their mealtime scrolling on their phone or watching television; however, a study revealed families spend nearly half of their time...

Illinois' Asuka Kawai celebrates during the match against Rutgers at Atkins Tennis Center on Friday, March 29, 2019. The Illini won 6-1.

Illini take care of business against Badgers, Golden Gophers in weekend matchups

By Gabby Vazquez, Staff Writer Apr 16, 2019

The Illinois women’s tennis team competed against Wisconsin and Minnesota this weekend and cruised through both matches for the wins, 5-2 and 6-1, respectively....

Cody Bainbridge, sophomore in Engineering, buys coffee from the Robot x Coffee Machine outside of Grainger on Apr. 14. The robot serves between 100 to 200 cups a day.

Robot arm serves coffee to community

By Ethan Simmons, Staff Writer Apr 15, 2019

A University student's startup robotic arm makes coffee for customers on the Engineering Quad.  The Yummy Future Robot Café is a wheeled white cube...

Michael Schlosser, director of the University of Illinois Police Training Institute, opens up his first class of Citizen Police Academy with introductions on April 4.  This 10-week course allows locals to be educated and informed about everything the University of Illinois Police do for the community.

Police Training Institute begins 10-week course for citizens

By Jade Morganfield, Staff Writer Apr 11, 2019

The University’s Police Training Institute began its annual 10-week public course, Citizen Police Academy, on April 4. The program is offered to all...

Student drag queen, Imogen Ettis, performs at the 2019 Purim Drag Show.

Drag shows promote identity expression

By Emily Dao, Staff Writer Apr 10, 2019

The moment the music starts during a performance, Gigi Mayonaé, last year’s Illinois Drag Wars winner, turns into a “baby Beyoncé.” “When I...

Illinois' Asuka Kawai celebrates during the match against Notre Dame at Atkins Tennis Center on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. The Illini won 4-3.

Illini defeat Spartans, fall to Wolverines in weekend matchups

By Gabby Vazquez, Staff Writer Apr 9, 2019

The Spartans couldn’t withstand the force of the Illini this weekend and lost at the Atkins Tennis Center 6-0. This Saturday, the Illini were at home...

Aadeel Akhtar, founder of PSYONIC, shows the functions of his robotic prosthetic arm. The arm responds to human muscle activity to mimic hand movements.

Prosthetic hand creates opportunities

By Sara Pietrzak, Staff Writer Apr 8, 2019

The ability to hold an egg, to pinch our fingers together and to feel the hand of a family member all seem like simplistic acts of everyday life. However,...

Students and other community members gather on the Main Quad for a vigil honoring the New Zealand shooting victims on Thursday,  Mar. 28.

Vigil commemorates victims

By Grace Maloney, Staff Writer Apr 4, 2019

News of the terror attacks on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand on March 15, killing 50 people who were attending weekly Friday prayer, did not...