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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

The interior of the Siebel Center for Computer Science in Urbana, Feb. 2.

College of Engineering holds Amazon Alexa skills workshop

By The Daily Illini staff report Feb 13, 2019

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering are holding an Amazon Alexa skills workshop on Feb. 21 for those who wanted to learn how to create...

The Illini Statistics Club Datathon will be held at the Alice Campbell Alumni Center from Feb. 15 to Feb. 17.

Illini Statistics Club hosts second annual Datathon

By The Daily Illini staff report Feb 12, 2019

The University’s Illini Statistics Club will be hosting its second annual Datathon from Friday to Sunday. In teams of four, participants will be...

Connie Eggleston (left), who graduated from the University of Illinois in 1972, dances with friends in the 1960s for the Champaign studio “Artist in Motion.”

A long way to go

By Taylor Howard, Staff Writer Feb 11, 2019

A few short months after Project 500, an initiative to recruit more black and brown students to the University, was implemented in 1968, minority students...

Students celebrate with guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) and forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) after their post-game interview after the game against Michigan State at State Farm Center on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. The Illini defeat the Spartans 79-74.

Illinois hangs on to upset No. 9 Michigan State

By Jake Hasan Feb 5, 2019

The State Farm Center stands filled with orange as the tip-off for Illinois against No. 9 Michigan State neared closer. Exactly two hours and fifteen...

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood reacts to action on the court during the game against Wisconsin at State Farm Center on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. The Illini lost 72-60.

Illini seek first top-10 win since 2013 in matchup with Michigan State

By Gavin Good, Staff writer Feb 5, 2019

Illinois has won two of its last three games to pull within one Big Ten win of its four-win conference total last season, but with No. 9 Michigan State...

Julia Kelly looks at a painting at Krannert Art Museum’s “Between The Buildings” exhibit on Feb. 1, 2019.

UI grants $2 million to arts, humanities

By Clare Budin, Senior Reporter Feb 4, 2019

The University of Illinois System has created a $2 million initiative aimed at celebrating the impact of the arts and humanities on the three campuses...

A different lens: Students capture life in photography business

A different lens: Students capture life in photography business

By Anna Pevey, Staff Writer Jan 31, 2019

When David Pollak first experimented with filmmaking and taking photos just over four years ago, he had no idea where it would take him. “It was definitely...

LaFrae Sci, drummer and professor of Jazz at the Lincoln Center, holds a discussion about creativity and social justice at Allen Hall on January 29.

Musician shares experience of exploring social issues through music in Allen Hall

By The Daily Illini Staff Report Jan 30, 2019

Cultural ambassador and internationally acclaimed musician, LaFrae Sci, is visiting the University to host a series of events at Allen Hall discussing...

UIUC student Jonathan Davis gets first place at Men 800 meter run with a time of 1:52:17.

Men’s and women’s track and field recap

By Claire O’Brien, Staff writer Jan 29, 2019

Men’s track and field: The No. 20-ranked Illinois men’s track and field team saw several personal bests in individual events during the team’s...

Ashutosh Dhekne, graduate student in computer science, came up with the idea of innovating a device that can identify liquids, which could be especially useful in airports. He and a team have created the device and are further developing it.

New device identifies liquids

By Benedicte Yenyi Mulumba, Staff Writer Jan 28, 2019

A lot of people have experienced the dilemma of having to check their bags when flying since there is a strict limitation to the amount of liquid that...

Students wait in line at the pharmacy window at McKinley Health Center on Lincoln Ave.

Waiver deadline allows for insurance opt out

By Julie Kang, Staff writer Jan 24, 2019

Students who missed the deadline to waive University health insurance last semester can submit a waiver form to review existing coverage until Feb. 15. The...

Voter ID laws are completely necessary

Voter ID laws are completely necessary

By Ajay Dugar, Columnist Jan 23, 2019

A 2005 bipartisan study written by the Commission of Federal Election Reform, co-chaired by former President Jimmy Carter and former Secretary of State...