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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

Abe Baali, Photographer

A large crowd of people congregate in front of Alma Mater passing out May 22 after a University students dead name was used during a commencement ceremony. Columnist Matthew Krauter argues that the University's proposed protest policy will harbor free speech compatible with education.

[Photo] Opinion | Proposed protest policy protects free speech

By Matthew Krauter, Senior Columnist • October 19, 2021
Bikes rest on a rack outside of the Campus Recreation Bike Center on April 2. Always register your bike online in case it gets stolen.

[Photo] Three tips I learned from getting my stolen bike back

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, Interim Editor-in-Chief • July 15, 2021
The Community Closet stands next to the Independent Media Center in Urbana on June 6. The closet is intended to help others who can't afford clothing in the Champaign-Urbana area.

[Photo] Local activist creates community closet

By Mona Alrazzaq, Assistant News Editor • June 16, 2021
People gather in protest around Alma Mater on Saturday. Supporters held signs up to support Cyrus Arnieri.

[Photo] Transgender students say UI failed to address concerns about deadnaming all year, not just during graduation

By Farrah Anderson, Assistant Investigative News and Longform Editor • May 25, 2021
A large crowd of people congregate in front of Alma Mater passing out transgender flags and stickers on Saturday. University students protested the use of deadnames during the most recent commencement ceremony.

[Photo] Students protest UI’s use of deadnames during commencement ceremony

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, Interim Editor-in-Chief • May 24, 2021
Illinois graduates line up in front of Alma Mater in commencement attire for a photo on Thursday. Students who graduated this past week have overcome one of the hardest years in all of their academic endeavors.

[Photo] UI gives pomp to graduates during COVID-19 circumstances

By Gwyn Skiles, Features Editor • May 19, 2021
A row of bikes is lined up inside the Campus Bike Center on April 6. The University Facilities and Services teamed up with Champaign County Bikes to host a bicycle census on Wednesday.

[Photo] UI hosts annual bicycle census

By Willie Cui, Assistant Daytime News Editor • April 29, 2021
Jeremy Zelner, senior in LAS, poses for a photo on his balcony in front of his Israeli flag on April 14. Zelner is one of the many victims on campus to have experienced anti-Semitism.

[Photo] A campus divided against itself

By Farrah Anderson, Assistant Investigative News & Longform Editor • April 26, 2021
The Central Illinois Mosque and Islamic Center sits quietly at 106 S. Lincoln Ave. in Urbana on April 10. The Muslim holy month of Ramadan started on April 12 and will be the first fasting experience some students have had on campus.

[Photo] Students fast on campus during Ramadan

By Ali Abdullah, Contributing Writer • April 26, 2021
Joe’s Brewery sits quietly on Wednesday afternoon with a letter board sign out front reading “Dads Welcome Moms Preferred.” Moms Weekend was held from April 9-11, which consisted of many organized virtual events.

[Photo] Virtual events organized for Moms Weekend

By Ali Abdullah, Contributing Writer • April 19, 2021
Central Illinois Mosque and Islamic Center hold a protest in order to raise awareness of the abuse against Uighur Muslims. This protest started at Foellinger Auditorium and ended at the Central Illinois Mosque and Islamic Center.

[Photo] UI RSOs protest oppression of Uighur Muslims

By Ali Abdullah, Contributing Writer • April 12, 2021
The OSF Healthcare Heart of Mary Medical Center sits quietly at 1400 W. Park St. in Urbana on Saturday. The University is participating in a study to examine the effectiveness of vaccines and the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

[Photo] University participates in national COVID-19 vaccination study

By Royal Shrestha, Staff Writer • April 12, 2021
The Central Illinois Mosque & Islamic Center sits quietly at 106 S. Lincoln Ave. in Urbana on Saturday. The University is providing nasal swabs for individuals who partake in Ramadan in case fasting causes difficulties in saliva production.

[Photo] University provides nasal swab testing alternative for Ramadan observers

By Aliza Majid, Assistant News Editor • April 12, 2021
A student bikes East on White street on Tuesday morning.

[Photo] Campus bicycle culture encouraged by programs, resources

By Vivian La, Staff Writer • November 18, 2020
A person deposits a dictionary into a dictionary drive box outside of the Dancing Dog Eatery & Juicery on Sunday afternoon. The Books to Prisoners drive hopes to provide dictionaries to prisoners in Illinois.

[Photo] UI student heads effort to bring dictionaries to prisoners

By Alexandra Gergova, Contributing Writer • October 15, 2020
The interior of the G&R Hair Salon rests quietly on Monday afternoon. This business, along with other barber shops, have struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Photo] Travel restrictions sting CU barbershops

By Chieh Hsu, Contributing Writer • October 15, 2020