Do not forget to pack these items
By JJ Kim, Editor-in-Chief
August 17, 2020
Moving into a dormitory for the first time is the one thing on many freshmen’s list of “stressful yet exciting things to do” in their young lives. When compiling the things you need to bring to school, be sure to not forget these overlooked items. Cleaning Supplies Sure, things like paper towel...
What will Move-In Day look like this year? Dates, times, procedures, more
By Ethan Simmons, News Editor
August 17, 2020
To maximize student safety, University Housing has modified traditional move-in procedures for fall 2020. If you’re one of the thousands of students moving into a residence hall in the next couple weeks, here’s what you need to know before you pull into Champaign-Urbana. Dates and Times This year, you must s...
Safety starts as soon as you step on campus
By Amrita Bhattacharyya, Staff Writer
August 17, 2020
Moving in is undoubtedly an exciting time, but in the midst of all the chaos, it’s easy to forget about important safety tips. Safety isn’t a “one and done” thing; rather, it’s important to stay vigilant and take preemptive measures so you can stay safe in the long run. Here are some easy th...
Take full advantage of living in residence halls
By Elizabeth Sayasane, Features Editor
August 17, 2020
While living in the dorms will look different this year compared to any other, you should try and take full advantage of being in the residence halls. Living in the dorms will probably be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. As much as people complain about close living quarters and shared bathroom spaces, the...
Pack these items for Move-In Day
By Brendyn Jones, On-Air Editor
August 17, 2020
As many students plan to move into the University dorms in the coming weeks, it is important to understand what to bring and what not to bring for your dorm experience. Living in a small shared space brings the challenge of prioritizing needs while also not overpacking. Shared Appliances The first and most importan...
You can be civil with your roommate
By Gabby Hajduk, Sports Editor
August 17, 2020
For most students moving into a dorm, this is the first time you will have a roommate that is not a part of your family. A good chunk of students will have a random roommate or be will rooming with someone they met through a Facebook group, but some will live with a friend from high school, which people...
COVID-19 changes dining hall experience
August 17, 2020
COVID-19 will force students to find ways to adapt to changes that keep everyone safe in the campus community. Some of the most significant changes will be made within the dining halls. Dining halls are a great way to socialize with friends and break away from the craziness that college can bring. However...
Study in comfort of your own room
By Shivali Shukla, Assistant Special Sections Editor
August 17, 2020
I was always advised not to study in my dorm or my bedroom. I was told that my living space and my workspace should be kept separate from each other. I've always kept this at the back of my mind and eventually convinced myself that I just couldn’t accomplish anything in my room. I used it as an exc...
Liven up your personal space for this upcoming semester
By Rohit Jammu, Assistant Features Editor
August 17, 2020
With the coming semester bringing students a hybrid method of learning, it’s bound to be an exciting, confusing and entirely new experience for all students. Moving into a new dorm or apartment is bound to be stressful right off the bat, but with the global pandemic that’s haunted us all since mid-March,...
Consider these sustainable dorm-life swaps
By Ava Traverso
August 17, 2020
As August begins to wind down into the beginning of the semester, getting new school supplies is one of the first steps many students take when preparing for the new year. When living in a dorm for the first time, buying essentials for residence hall living is crucial, but it can also be incredibly w...
You are allowed to stay in on weekend nights
August 17, 2020
Editors note: The photo in a previous version of this article was misrepresentation of the story. The Daily Illini Regrets this error. There’s something about staying in on a weekend night that stresses people out. It could be the fear of missing out or the thought that you’re uncool, but it...
A clean room makes a happy roommate
By Salem Isaf, Interim Editor-in-Chief
August 17, 2020
Nobody likes a smelly roommate. Nobody likes a smelly anything, really, but while you might have been willing to sacrifice a few social interactions in favor of skipping a shower or two back home, the stakes are a bit different when you’re sharing a room with a new person. Not only is it your own comfort...
