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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
Kida The Great performs on stage at the URBANITE Dance Showcase on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. This event is the first of many in-person gatherings the University plans to host for students since the Covid-19 pandemic began.

UI increases in-person events at Memorial Stadium

By Ali Abdullah, Staff Writer • May 4, 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.

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.

Virtual events organized for Moms Weekend

By Ali Abdullah, Contributing Writer • April 19, 2021
University students protest on the steps of Foellinger auditorium on Wednesday. Unite for Uighur UIUC organized the event to raise awareness for the Uighur Muslims and the abuse they’ve been facing.

UI RSOs protest oppression of Uighur Muslims

By Ali Abdullah, Contributing Writer • April 12, 2021
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