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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

Aaron Navarro

Aaron Navarro, Audio Editor

Aaron is a junior majoring in broadcast journalism from Lindenhurst, Illinois, though when people ask, he just tells them Six Flags. He started at The Daily Illini fall of his freshman year as a news writer, and he is now the Audio editor and host of the “Weekly Illini” podcast (on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, and SoundCloud). Outside of the newsroom, Aaron is probably doing something with music or scrolling through too much political Twitter.

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A passive investigation

A passive investigation

By Aaron Navarro, Contributing Writer Dec 6, 2018
A passive investigation

A passive investigation

By Aaron Navarro, Contributing Writer Dec 3, 2018

What to expect from Greek life at Illinois

By Andrea Flores, Longform Editor Aug 24, 2018
Students at Activities and Recreation Center on Peabody Dr. Longform editor Andrea recommends scoping out the workout facilities on campus after students move in.

Ten things to do after you move in

By Andrea Flores, Longform Editor Aug 22, 2018
Shelves filled with items for sale at the Illini Union Bookstore, 809 S. Wright St., Champaign. This is a popular destination for students looking to work on campus, as longform editor Andrea writes.

How to find a job on campus

By Andrea Flores, Longform Editor Aug 15, 2018
The National Center for Supercomputing Applications is hosting a free screening of “Seeing the Beginning of Time” at the Savoy 16 theater Wednesday, June 28 at 7 p.m. Following the film, a group of panelists will be leading a discussion.

Beautiful outdoor spots on campus

By Andrea Flores, Longform Editor May 20, 2018
Weekly Illini Podcast | March 12, 2018

Weekly Illini Podcast | March 12, 2018

By Aaron Navarro, Audio Editor & Assistant News Editor Mar 12, 2018
GEO members protesting on the Main Quad during the first day of their strike on Monday.

Massmail addresses first week of GEO strike

By Andrea Flores, Assistant Daytime News Editor Mar 3, 2018
GEO protesters strike on the Main Quad on Monday.

GEO issues proposed demands, will strike on Unofficial

By Andrea Flores, Assistant Daytime News Editor Mar 1, 2018
Weekly Illini Podcast | Feb. 26, 2018

Weekly Illini Podcast | Feb. 26, 2018

By Aaron Navarro, Audio Editor & Assistant News Editor Feb 26, 2018
Co-President of the GEO Gus Wood speaks in front of Illinois grad students during the GEO rally on Sunday.

GEO to move forward with Monday morning strike

By Aaron Navarro, Audio Editor & Assistant News Editor Feb 25, 2018
Weekly Illini Podcast | Feb. 19, 2018

Weekly Illini Podcast | Feb. 19, 2018

By Aaron Navarro, Audio Editor & Assistant News Editor Feb 19, 2018
My experience with an international roommate

My experience with an international roommate

By Andrea Flores, Assistant Daytime Editor/Longform Editor Feb 18, 2018
Weekly Illini Podcast | Feb. 12, 2018

Weekly Illini Podcast | Feb. 12, 2018

By Aaron Navarro, Audio Editor & Assistant News Editor Feb 12, 2018
Junior in food science and human nutrition Ben Chapman holding his declaration of intent to run as a write-in candidate against Sen. Chapin Rose, R-Mahomet, for his 51st Illinois Senate District seat.

Campaigns and classrooms: Two UI students run for state government

By Aaron Navarro, Audio Editor & Assistant News Editor Feb 8, 2018
Weekly Illini Podcast | Feb. 7, 2018

Weekly Illini Podcast | Feb. 7, 2018

By Aaron Navarro, Audio Editor & Assistant News Editor Feb 7, 2018
Ph.D. candidate Yogatheesan Varatharajah has developed an artificial intelligence technique that can help identify seizure-causing brain regions for those with epilepsy.

Graduate student uses AI to advance epilepsy research

By Aaron Navarro, Audio Editor & Assistant News Editor Jan 30, 2018
Weekly Illini Podcast | Jan. 29, 2018

Weekly Illini Podcast | Jan. 29, 2018

By Aaron Navarro, Audio Editor & Assistant News Editor Jan 29, 2018
A house on 804 W. Springfield Ave. A shooting occurred at this address during the early in the morning on Jan 20.

Second arrest following Urbana house party shooting

By Andrea Flores, Assistant Daytime News Editor Jan 26, 2018
Weekly Illini: January 22, 2018

Weekly Illini: January 22, 2018

By Aaron Navarro, Audio Editor/Assistant News Editor Jan 22, 2018
President Donald Trump being sworn into office on Jan. 20, 2017.

Campus reflects on Trump’s first year in office

By Aaron Navarro, Assistant News Editor Jan 20, 2018
Weekly Illini Podcast | Jan. 18, 2018

Weekly Illini Podcast | Jan. 18, 2018

By Aaron Navarro, Audio Editor/Assistant News Editor Jan 18, 2018
The Alpha Delta Phi is demolished to make room for new developments. The northern half of the lot was sold to Opus Development, which plans to construct an apartment complex in the empty space. The southern half will be used to build a new fraternity house for the chapter.

High-rise apartment to replace unoccupied fraternity house

By Aaron Navarro, Audio Editor/Assistant News Editor Jan 14, 2018
UIUC President Timothy Killeen addresses the Board of Trustees during a meeting at the Illini Union on Thursday, Sept.  8, 2016.

University system proposes in-state tuition freeze

By Andrea Flores, Assistant Daytime News Editor Jan 7, 2018
Portrait of Matt Myrick.

UIPD interim police chief named, set to begin in 2018

By Aaron Navarro, Interim Assistant News Editor Jan 1, 2018
Weekly Illini: December 4, 2017

Weekly Illini: December 4, 2017

By Aaron Navarro, Audio Editor Dec 4, 2017
Weekly Illini: November 28, 2017

Weekly Illini: November 28, 2017

By Aaron Navarro, Audio Editor Nov 28, 2017
Weekly Illini: November 13, 2017

Weekly Illini: November 13, 2017

By Aaron Navarro, Audio Editor Nov 13, 2017
Weekly Illini: November 6, 2017

Weekly Illini: November 6, 2017

By Aaron Navarro, Audio Editor Nov 6, 2017
Weekly Illini: October 30, 2017

Weekly Illini: October 30, 2017

By Aaron Navarro, Audio Editor Oct 30, 2017
Weekly Illini: October 23, 2017

Weekly Illini: October 23, 2017

By Aaron Navarro, On-Air News Editor Oct 23, 2017
Weekly Illini: October 16, 2017

Weekly Illini: October 16, 2017

By Aaron Navarro, On-Air News Editor Oct 16, 2017
Weekly Illini: October 9, 2017

Weekly Illini: October 9, 2017

By Aaron Navarro, On-Air News Editor Oct 9, 2017
Weekly Illini: October 4, 2017

Weekly Illini: October 4, 2017

By Aaron Navarro, On-Air News Editor Oct 4, 2017
Weekly Illini: September 25, 2017

Weekly Illini: September 25, 2017

By Aaron Navarro, On-Air News Editor Sep 25, 2017
Thunder cat performed at the 2017 Pygmalion Festival on Thursday, Sept. 21. The festival featured a wide variety of genres and performers.

Music rises as Pygmalion’s top feature

By Aaron Navarro, On-air news editor Sep 25, 2017
Weekly Illini: September 19, 2017

Weekly Illini: September 19, 2017

By Aaron Navarro, On-Air News Editor Sep 18, 2017
Weekly Illini: September 11, 2017

Weekly Illini: September 11, 2017

By Aaron Navarro, On-Air News Editor Sep 11, 2017
A student speaks to crowds in front of Alma Mater gathering to protest President Trump's decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) earlier this year.

University officials respond to DACA stoppage

By Aaron Navarro, On-Air News Editor Sep 6, 2017
Weekly Illini: September 4, 2017

Weekly Illini: September 4, 2017

By Aaron Navarro, On-Air News Editor Sep 4, 2017
Weekly Illini: August 28, 2017

Weekly Illini: August 28, 2017

By Aaron Navarro, On-Air News Editor Aug 26, 2017
The Illini break through a banner at the 1981 Homecoming football game while the cheerleading squad encourages the football team from the side.

Traditions at the University of Illinois

By Andrea Flores, Longform editor Aug 24, 2017
The mayoral debate for Urbana that took place at the Urbana City Council Chambers on Jan. 30. Marlin will be the next mayor of Urbana, defeating Rex Bradfield with 86.25 percent of the vote.

Diane Marlin wins Urbana mayoral race

By Andrea Flores, Assistant Daytime Editor Apr 4, 2017
Group of people crossing the street and showing Unofficial pride during Unofficial 2016.

Unofficial officially trademarked

By Aaron Navarro, Assistant Daytime News Editor Mar 2, 2017
Lil Wayne is set to perform at the State Farm Center on April 13.

State Farm Center announce Lil Wayne concert for April 13

By Aaron Navarro, Assistant Daytime News Editor Jan 27, 2017
The Goodwin street entrance of the Krannert Center.

Illini Alert: High pressure gas leak reported near Krannert

By Aaron Navarro, Assistant Daytime News Editor Dec 27, 2016
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sept. 23.

Police blotter for Nov. 10, 2016

By Aaron Navarro, Assistant Daytime Editor Nov 10, 2016
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sept. 23.

Police Blotter for October 26, 2016

By Aaron Navarro, Assistant Daytime News Editor Oct 26, 2016
Robbie Patton, 18-years-old at the time, appears on video from the Department of Corrections during his arraignment at the Champaign County Courthouse Friday, Sept. 30, 2016. A jury found Patton guilty of first-degree murder and three counts of aggravated battery with a firearm on Thursday.

Suspect for Green Street shooting arraigned

By Aaron Navarro, Assistant Daytime News Editor Sep 30, 2016
Police blotter for Sept. 28, 2016

Police blotter for Sept. 28, 2016

By Aaron Navarro, Assistant Daytime News Editor Sep 28, 2016