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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
Aidan Miller-Hisgen

Aidan Miller-Hisgen, News Editor

Hi everyone, my name is Aidan Miller-Hisgen and I’m a junior studying Political Science with minors in History and Spanish. I’ve been with The Daily Illini since Fall 2023 working as a news writer before being promoted to Senior Copy Editor, Assistant News Editor eventually the News Editor. Outside of school and The DI, I love playing sports, trying out new restaurants and listening to podcasts. Please feel free to reach out to me at any point!

New students practice cheers along with the Marching Illini at Sights and Sounds on Aug. 22, 2024, in Memorial Stadium.

UI receives record number of first-year applicants

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, News Editor • January 15, 2025
​UI Senate announces chancellor search committee

​UI Senate announces chancellor search committee

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, News Editor • December 31, 2024
John Coleman, provost and executive vice chancellor for Academic Affairs, gives a talk titled, "Election 2024 on Campus and Across the Country," at noon on Nov. 15 at Latzer Hall in the University YMCA.

UI Provost John Coleman discusses 2024 election results

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Assistant News Editor • November 17, 2024
Laurie Brauer elected as Champaign County Coroner

Laurie Brauer elected as Champaign County Coroner

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Assistant News Editor • November 7, 2024
U.S. Senator Kamala Harris speaking with attendees at the 2019 National Forum on Wages and Working People hosted by the Center for the American Progress Action Fund and the SEIU at the Enclave in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Kamala Harris wins Illinois

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Assistant News Editor • November 5, 2024
Voters wait in line at the University YMCA at 8:03 a.m. Polls opened at 6 a.m.

UPDATED: Champaign County voting system down this morning, now back up

By Alice Mei, Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Jessie Wang and Qaasim Jatoi • November 5, 2024
Champaign County coroner seat up for grabs

Champaign County coroner seat up for grabs

By Michael Sweeney and Aidan Miller-Hisgen • November 4, 2024
UPD investigates death of Bloomington man shot in Urbana

UPD investigates death of Bloomington man shot in Urbana

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Senior Copy Editor • October 28, 2024
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile and its driver, Sarahkraut, on the corner of Wright and Sixth streets on Oct. 10.

Hot dog! Ginormous wiener spotted in CU

By Jessie Wang and Aidan Miller-Hisgen • October 10, 2024
The Tower at Third, at 302 E John St, overlooking campus in Champaign.

UI, Campustown face power outages

By Michael Sweeney and Aidan Miller-Hisgen • September 22, 2024
A pro-Palestine protestor holding up a sign that reads “divest now” at the SJP encampment near Alma Mater on April 26. The University invested more than $27 million in companies linked to the war in Israel and Gaza in 2023.

Deconstructing divestment: UI invested $27 million in companies linked to war in Gaza in 2023

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen and Jessie Wang • June 11, 2024
A protestor secures a tent to the ground after harsh winds dismantles tents on Tuesday morning.

Live Coverage: Increase in tents as day 10 of encampment meets heavy winds

By The Daily Illini News Staff • May 7, 2024
Illinois State Representative Bob Morgan speaks to a crowd of Jewish students in front of the Illini Union on the Main Quad on May 6.

Live Coverage: State representative statements surround day 9 of encampment

By The Daily Illini News Staff • May 6, 2024
Tables set up in front of Foellinger Auditorium on May 1 with food and water for demonstrators.

Live coverage: Encampment remains on Main Quad to fourth day

By The Daily Illini News Staff • May 1, 2024
Tents are set up on the south side of the Main Quad during April 29, the second day of encampment (Alyssa Shih).

Live coverage: Day 2 of SJP, ASA encampment continues on Main Quad

By The Daily Illini News Staff • April 29, 2024
A banner with "Gaza will be free" written on it hangs at the north side of the encampment during the day on Friday.

Chancellor Jones addresses temporary resolution to Illini Union encampment

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Michael Bales and Athena Ly • April 26, 2024
An attendee is taken into custody by UIPD during a Palestine encampment in front of Alma Mater on Friday morning.

Live coverage: Students supporting Palestine hold encampment at Alma Mater

By The Daily Illini News Staff • April 26, 2024
An American flag flies at half-mast.

US and state flags at half-staff to honor fallen CPD officer

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Senior Copy Editor • April 25, 2024
Attempted sexual assault reported at fraternity house

Attempted sexual assault reported at fraternity house

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Senior Copy Editor • April 16, 2024
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Jay Rosenstein, director of ‘In Whose Honor?’ talks native mascots in sports

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Senior Copy Editor • April 6, 2024
Maize Mexican Grill, located on the northwest corner of First and Green Streets, is set to close in June.

Maize on First and Green streets to close in June

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen and Naveed Ahmed • April 4, 2024
Spicy Green Curry from Bangkok Thai.

Best of CU | Best Thai Food: Bangkok Thai Restaurant & Pho 911

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Staff Writer • March 28, 2024
Food being prepared at Shawarma Joint on March 1.

Best of CU | Best Middle Eastern Cuisine: Shawarma Joint

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Staff Writer • March 28, 2024
Community members speak at the Urbana city council meeting on Monday.

 Community members gather at Urbana City Hall to support revised ceasefire resolution

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Staff Writer • March 19, 2024
Time capsule for the University YMCA sits outside the building. Plans are set to create a new time capsule to be opened in 2073.

University YMCA to create new time capsule for 2073

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Staff Writer • March 6, 2024
Champaign Fire Department crews responding to a fire at 212 S. First St. on Nov 7.

METCAD 911 not available to receive calls

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen and Jessie Wang • March 7, 2024
UI to replace Jacki Rand, first-ever vice chancellor for Native affairs

UI to replace Jacki Rand, first-ever vice chancellor for Native affairs

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Staff Writer • March 4, 2024
Sarah Coffman, senior in LAS, Dennielle Monge-Vargas, senior in LAS, and Jillian Butler, senior in Engineering, pose outside of The Red Lion while celebrating Unofficial.

Unofficial 2024: Live updates post-leap day

By News Staff • March 1, 2024
Sexual assault reported at fraternity house

Sexual assault reported at fraternity house

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Staff Writer • February 20, 2024
UI to host free seminar series on health solutions

UI to host free seminar series on health solutions

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Staff Writer • February 15, 2024
An excavator sits outside Saint Andrew's Church, between Daniel and Chalmers street on Friday.

Church, apartment demolished, make way for Smile Student Living complex

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Staff Writer • February 8, 2024

UI holds crowded part-time job fair

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Staff Writer • February 1, 2024
A refrigerated truck was wedged under the Campustown bridge between Neil and First streets on Tuesday night.

Refrigerated truck stuck under Campustown bridge

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen and Jessie Wang • January 30, 2024
Johnson & Johnson Tylenol pain reliever pills spill on a table. In a recent University study, researchers suggest a link between pregnant people taking acetaminophen and their child’s language development.

UI research questions effect of taking Tylenol during pregnancy on children

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Staff Writer • January 30, 2024

George Santos expelled from US House of Representatives

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Staff Writer • December 2, 2023

Biden administration to distribute additional COVID-19 tests to schools

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Staff Writer • November 30, 2023

School of Information Sciences holds annual Research Showcase

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Staff Writer • November 17, 2023

Highlights from the third GOP debate

By Reyanna Paul and Aidan Miller-Hisgen • November 12, 2023
Banner "Free Fku Shots Here" hangs at McKinley Health Center.

CU locations host affordable flu shot clinics

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Staff Writer • November 11, 2023

UIPD continues investigation into off-campus shooting

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen and Diamond Steward-Hutton • November 2, 2023
Interior lobby of the Law Building at 504 E Pennsylvania Ave on Oct. 24.

LSAT announces test format change, removes ‘logic games’

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Staff Writer • October 31, 2023

Illinois representatives react to Mike Johnson’s election as House speaker

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Contributing Writer • October 27, 2023
Junior Emily Schutt reaches to return a ball our of the air at pickleball practice on Oct. 14. Schutt was extremely open to learning the rules and tactics of the game.

Pickleball Club serves fun, seeks to expand its ranks

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Contributing Writer • October 24, 2023

Partial solar eclipse will pass through CU on Saturday

By Jude Panlilio and Aidan Miller-Hisgen • October 13, 2023

Illinois DCFS director announces resignation

By Reyanna Paul, Aidan Miller-Hisgen and Simrah Qasim • October 4, 2023
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