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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

Iñaki Bascaran (left) with his father Jose Bascaran. The body of missing 23 year-old University alumni Iñaki Bascaran was found in the Chicago River last Friday following a six-day search.

Body of missing UI graduate found in Chicago River

By George Phelan, Staff Writer November 11, 2021

The body of missing 23-year-old University alumni Iñaki Bascaran was found in the Chicago River last Friday following a six-day search involving the...

Marwan Shamseldin, junior in LAS, talks about changes that he would make to the University of Illinois.

Opinion | What would you change about UI?

By Nathaniel Langley and Matthew Krauter November 10, 2021

The University is a dynamic place filled with fresh faces and places. An ever-changing landscape with students entering and exiting like an academic revolving...

Ellie Guyette receives her first pediatric dose of the Pfizer vaccine on Saturday morning. Carle Health has begun to rollout COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11.

Carle Health begins COVID-19 vaccine rollout for children ages 5-11

By Weiyu Ding, Lilli Bresnahan and Willie Cui November 9, 2021

Carle Health held its first COVID-19 vaccination clinic for 5 to 11 year old children on Saturday after the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District announced...

An ofrenda is displayed at the YMCA for Dia De Los Muertos to honor loved ones who have passed away on Nov. 1. Many festivities were held such as sugar skull painting and creating picture frames for passed loved ones.

University community celebrates Day of the Dead with food, music, activities, more

By Aliza Majid, Assistant News Editor November 8, 2021

Dia De Los Muertos, also known as the Day of the Dead, celebration took place on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 to commemorate the life and death of loved ones. “The...

A man protests the University’s lack of response to their complaints about pay discrepancies and lack of respect for service workers on Wednesday. The local chapter of the Service Employees International Union will not rest until their needs are met.

UI service employees protest over wages, negotiation delays

By Ashley Gilbert and George Phelan November 5, 2021

The local chapter of the Service Employees International Union, which represents the University’s service workers, held a protest on Wednesday over the...

Kristen Stuart stars in the film "Spencer". The movie debuts in theaters today.

Kristen Stewart’s Diana pierces hearts in gothic horror spin ‘Spencer’

By Carolina Garibay, buzz Editor November 5, 2021

Tradition. That’s what the Crown is all about, and everybody knows it. But no one knows it better than Princess Diana, who for her entire life, had her...

The infamous white and brown quad squirrel scampers across the grass. Campus culture has changed squirrel behavior as they have developed a unique relationship with students.

Squirrel talk skitters around campus

By Liam Lin, Contributing Writer November 4, 2021

A student tosses an acorn at a nearby squirrel and waits patiently. The squirrel looks at the student inquisitively, snatches the acorn and dashes up a...

The new 7 Tesla MRI scanner will be used at Carle Health by Carle and University professionals to examine how the brain ages over a persons lifetime.

First Carle Health, University collaboration study to be run on new MRI scanner

By Madison Holcomb, Contributing Writer November 3, 2021

Carle Health and the University are participating in their first joint study to research brain and cognitive health.  The Champaign-Urbana Population...

Police survey area at the intersection of Green and Wright St. on Aug 28, 2020. Over the holiday weekend, several crimes took place that have ongoing investigations currently happening.

Gun incidents reported in Champaign over Halloween weekend

By Lilli Bresnahan, Contributing Writer November 2, 2021

Over the weekend, three gun-related crimes were reported in Champaign. This comes after increased attention on gun violence in the community in the last...

Midfielder Hope Breslin runs onto the field during the game against Wisconsin on Oct. 8. Breslin was selected by Angel City FC in the third round of the NWSL Draft.

Illinois soccer season recap: Illini struggle in Big Ten play despite strong start to nonconference action

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor November 1, 2021

It was an unsuccessful season for Illinois soccer in the 2021 campaign to say the least. Overall, the Illini went 5-11-1, finished 1-8-1 in the Big Ten...

A South Asian Fishing Cat cleans itself at the National Zoo in Washington, DC on Oct. 15. University professors found COVID-19 in two more animal species located in an Illinois zoo: the fishing cat and the binturong.

University professors successfully diagnose COVID-19 in two additional animal species

By Alexandra Gergova, Staff Writer October 30, 2021

Veterinary efforts across the nation have recently focused on and studied the way COVID-19 spreads and infects animal species. On Oct. 6, the U.S. Department...

Jelani Day's family and many supporters gathered in Peru, Illinois, Tuesday hoping to drive a deeper investigation into the death of the former Illinois State University graduate student. Among the supporters was the Rev. Jesse Jackson, whose Rainbow PUSH Coalition helped organize Tuesday's march/ Day was found dead in the Illinois River in Peru on Sept. 4.

Jelani Day’s cousin reflects on protest, coroner statement

By Gwyn Skiles, Features Editor October 28, 2021

On Tuesday, hundreds gathered in Peru, Illinois to march alongside Rev. Jesse Jackson and Carmen Bolden Day, mother of Jelani Day, protesting for answers...

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