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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

VeoRide bikes stand between Gregory and Lincoln halls on Wednesday. VeoRide will introduce electric bikes to campus in March.

VeoRide introduces electric bikes to campus

By The Daily Illini staff report Mar 5, 2019

VeoRide announced its plans to replace 150 of its 500 bicycles in Champaign-Urbana with electric models after students return from spring break. This...

All Breed Cat Show unites Urbana cat lovers

All Breed Cat Show unites Urbana cat lovers

By Elise Guillen, Staff Writer Mar 4, 2019

Janet Jarvis entered her regular household cat into the All Breed Cat Show on a whim this year. She said it did not matter her cat was not purebred because...

Police officers confront a group celebrating Unofficial at Green and Third.

Unofficial 2019: Live updates throughout the day

By The Daily Illini staff report Mar 1, 2019

2:30 p.m. While more people are lined up outside of KAM’s and the Red Lion, some students said they’re also noticing an increase in police presence....

A line forms outside KAM’s during Unofficial on March 4, 2016.

Risky business: Police increase regulations on Unofficial

By Erica Finke, Contributing Writer Feb 28, 2019

Lindsey Tucker had firsthand experience with the campus holiday Unofficial as a bartender at KAM’s during her time at the University. Tucker, who graduated...

The lobby interior of the Chez Center.

Legion post to be established for commemoration of alumna

By Clare Budin, Senior Reporter Feb 27, 2019

In a move to bring back vibrancy and increased relevance to a historic institution, the American Legion has teamed up with the Chez Center for Wounded...

Professor Bruce Fouke works in his office at the Carl Woese Institute of Genomic Biology gatehouse on Monday.

Geology professor inspires students with approach to science

By Nandika Chatterjee, Staff Writer Feb 26, 2019

As a geobiologist, professor Bruce Fouke analyzes how life and Earth have interacted and evolved over time. Fouke also has an appointment at the Carl...

Katie Chiang works in her lab at the Veterinary Medicine Basic Sciences Building in Urbana on Tuesday. She’s been involved with research at the College of Veterinary Medicine since 2013.

Research links plasticizer to infertility

By Benedicte Yenyi Mulumba, Staff Writer Feb 25, 2019

Researchers at the University have found feeding mice doses of phthalates, found in plastics, decreases fertility in female mice for up to nine months...

Students Wesley Blodig, Kyle Biedron and Bernard Chan play Super Smash Brothers Melee for the Nintendo Gamecube in the basement of the Illini Union on Oct. 5.

Tournament expected to smash

By Luis Velazquez, Staff Writer Feb 21, 2019

The Smashing Illini is hosting the House of Paign gaming tournament, following the release for the popular fighting game Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on...

Young the Giant captivates Canopy Club

Young the Giant captivates Canopy Club

By Erin Cady, Staff Writer Feb 20, 2019

In cold temperatures and high winds, students, community members and even some out-of-towners queued up in a line that wrapped around the corner of The...

Brian Bokody, 37, gambles his luck at the Legends Bar game center.

University group analyzes sports betting legalization

By The Daily Illini staff report Feb 19, 2019

Illinois lawmakers are negotiating the legalization of sports gambling. A recent analysis by the Illinois Economic Policy Institute shows the state could...

A total of 42 trees were marked with bright pink “X”s, signaling they will soon be removed.

‘X’ marks the spot: Tree demolitions scheduled

By Samantha Boyle, Assistant News Editor Feb 18, 2019

As part of a bigger project to improve mobility in the Champaign-Urbana community, 42 trees from Wright Street and Armory Avenue are marked with large,...

A long way to go

A long way to go

By Taylor Howard, Staff Writer Feb 14, 2019

Fifty years later University students are still fighting for what was proposed to administration 50 years later. Alumnus and then-student leader...