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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 Chicago skyline is probably one of the first things both people who are and aren't from Chicago think of when they hear the city mentioned. However, when someone on campus states they are from Chicago, this may mean a few different things.

What ‘I’m from Chicago’ really means

By Brendan McGovern, Assistant copy chief • August 20, 2019
Tailgaters explore before the Dads Weekend football game on Nov. 3. Attending a football game is an easy and fun way to embrace American culture.

Experience American culture while in CU

By Rachel King, Assistant Copy Chief • August 20, 2019
Snacks line shelves in County Market in Champaign. Students without transportation may have a difficult time regularly shopping for groceries, so on-campus options are available.

Stock up on groceries in college

By Natalie Stanowski, Assistant special sections editor • August 20, 2019
Students fill the Main Quad on Aug. 26, 2018. Quad Day is an exclusive opportunity to get an idea of the kinds of RSOs are on campus.

Festivals introduce Midwestern culture

By Ava Traverso, Special sections Editor • August 20, 2019
Customers dine at Black Dog Smoke & Ale House in Urbana on April 30. C-U offers many restaurant options that accommodate any specification.

Dine like an American using these tricks

By Lucas Oswald, Opinions Editor • August 20, 2019
SPAN 308: Spanish in the United States is held in the Foreign Languages Building on April 16. Chatting with others in your classrooms is a great way to meet good study buddies — and friends.

Find contentment in communal places

By Clare Budin • August 20, 2019
Students walk down Daniel Street in Champaign on June 14, 2018. While campus may seem empty during breaks, there is still a lively culture in Champaign-Urbana over the summer with lots to do and see.

Staying on campus during breaks is underrated

By Hannah Preston • August 20, 2019
The Main Library's Main Stacks has ten levels of books and resources available to students. The University library system offers a multitude of resources for students.

Don’t underestimate value in University libraries

By Hannah Preston, Copy chief • August 20, 2019
La Casa Cultural Latina, Native American House, Asian American Cultural Center and Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center line Nevada Street in Urbana. La Casa is one of the cultural houses hosting the Lunch on Us program.

It’s OK to feel homesick as a college student

By Katie Powers, buzz editor • August 20, 2019
Students defend the democratic party during the University of Illinois Student Government Debate at the Courtyard Cafe on Oct. 2. A debate RSO is just one of many options for students to choose from when trying to find a home on campus.

Find your home away from home in others

By Samantha Boyle, News Editor • August 20, 2019
Snow covers the ground in front of the Siebel Center for Computer Science on Feb. 2. Winter months in Illinois can feel extra long if you aren't prepared for the cold weather.

Prepare for Illinois winters the right way

By Jillian Little, Assistant buzz editor • August 20, 2019
A student speaks to a representative of the Eastern European Illini RSO on Quad Day on Aug. 26. Hundreds of RSOs will crowd the sidewalks so students can explore what Illinois has to offer.

Take this important advice: Join, join, join

By Kelly Johnson, Editor-in-Chief • August 20, 2019
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