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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
Independent filmmakers thrive despite pandemic

Independent filmmakers thrive despite pandemic

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • May 3, 2021
A screenshot from the game “What Remains of Edith Finch” is shown above. The video game was released on Jan. 5, 2019.

‘The Eternal Castle’ invokes imaginary nostalgia

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • May 1, 2021
A screenshot of the video game "Hyper Light Drifter" is shown above. The game was released on Mar. 31, 2016.

‘Hyper Light Drifter’ creator reflects five years after release

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • April 22, 2021
A child feeds goats at Curtis Orchard and Pumpkin Patch on Oct. 31. The Orchard Downs Preschool has struggled to overcome challenges that have come with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Orchard Downs adventures undergo recess

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • April 21, 2021
Senior Kevin King plays his saxophone in front of the Canopy Club on September 23, 2019. King is the older representation of the Universities bustling musician scene, some of whom recently played outside of Ikenberry Commons this week.

Student street musicians compose campus culture

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • April 20, 2021
A screenshot of the game "Phoenix Point" is shown above. Buzz spoke with Julian Gollop, the game's designer, about what drove his design ideas.

Q&A: Julian Gollop of ‘Phoenix Point’ gives gameplay advice

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • April 16, 2021
Trash is scattered along an empty field on March 9, 2020. People are unfortunately leaving their trash on the ground instead of throwing out or recycling the item.

Dining halls, students fail to reinforce recycling efforts

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • April 15, 2021
A screenshot of the video game “Genesis Noir” is pictured above. The game was released March 26.

Q&A: Jazz meets existential crisis in Genesis Noir

By Aidan Finn, staff writer • April 14, 2021

Try these film recommendations for your quarantined grandparents

By Aidan Finn, staff writer • April 10, 2021
Students express dissatisfaction with non-instructional days

Students express dissatisfaction with non-instructional days

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • March 29, 2021
"Pixel Ripped 1995" invokes nostalgia for '90s

“Pixel Ripped 1995” invokes nostalgia for ’90s

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • March 17, 2021
The Ikenberry Library sits on the second floor of the Student Dining and Residential bulding on Tuesday night. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the library has moved activities like their book club online as well as their checkout process.

Residence hall library shines amid pandemic blues

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • March 11, 2021
Students trade off sleep to study

Students trade off sleep to study

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • February 23, 2021
Students lament their loss of normalcy

Students lament their loss of normalcy

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • February 11, 2021
College students struggle in gray area of stimulus checks

College students struggle in gray area of stimulus checks

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • January 26, 2021
Cyberpunked: Students upset over rough launch of Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunked: Students upset over rough launch of Cyberpunk 2077

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • January 13, 2021
Supporters of President Donald Trump interact with Capitol Police inside the U.S. Capitol Building amid a riot in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday.

Student journalist reports from frontlines of Capitol building attack

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • January 8, 2021
John Kolzar speaks at an event during the mayoral election in Chicago in 2019.

Young people surmount barriers to entering politics

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • December 30, 2020

Illini Recommends: ‘Mafia II’ (2010)

By Aidan Finn • December 11, 2020
The front page of the UIUC subreddit is pictured above.

Walking contradiction: Students find camaraderie on r/UIUC

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • December 8, 2020
The unsung heroes: Custodians fight COVID-19

The unsung heroes: Custodians fight COVID-19

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • November 30, 2020
Gaming reporters: writers explore new journalism front

Gaming reporters: writers explore new journalism front

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • October 29, 2020
Bryan Kang, sophomore in Business, sits on a bench outside Wassaja Hall on Sunday afternoon. Many students considered taking a gap year this fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Several UI students take a gap year

By Aidan Finn, Contributing Writer • October 19, 2020
r/UIUC strengthens community on socially distanced campus

r/UIUC strengthens community on socially distanced campus

By Aidan Finn, Contributing Writer • October 5, 2020
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