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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
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
Mark Roberts, an Urbana resident, with one of the many bicycles that he creates. Roberts showcases his artistic ability through his bikes, as well as his collection of sketches and paintings.

Urbana resident showcases chopper-inspired bicycles

By Annabeth Carlson, Staff writer • May 1, 2017
Van and Kathy Bowersox, Champaign natives, have been avid Ebertfest-goers since 2011. They think of the experience as a "continuing education" in their retirement.

Couples come together to enjoy Ebertfest

By Annabeth Carlson, Staff Writer • April 19, 2017
Elijah Griffin at Ebertfest 2016. For Griffin, Ebertfest is an opportunity to draw his colorful, otherworldly art

Dedication highlights connection to Ebertfest

By Annabeth Carlson, Staff Writer • April 19, 2017
THE VOICE -- Season: 12 -- Pictured: Micah Clare Tryba -- (Photo by: Paul Drinkwater/NBC)

University student finds her “Voice”

By Annabeth Carlson, Managing Editor for Online • March 9, 2017
Whose birthday is it anyway? Students share a 21st birthday with Unofficial

Whose birthday is it anyway? Students share a 21st birthday with Unofficial

By Annabeth Carlson, Managing Editor for Online • March 2, 2017
University alum Elizabeth Whitelaw meets Nick Viall for the first time during The Bachelor season 21.

Beyond the rose: UI grad shares her experience on ‘The Bachelor’

By Annabeth Carlson, Managing Editor for Online • February 1, 2017
Annabeth Carlson spent Spring of 2016 in Spain studying abroad.

Applying to internships while abroad

By Annabeth Carlson, Online Managing Editor • January 30, 2017
Photo courtesy of Wildfire app online.

Wildfire app speeds up emergency awareness

By Annabeth Carlson, Managing Editor for Online • January 17, 2017
Littleton the Goat munches on some grass on the Quad.

Littleton the Goat helped reverse the curse

By Annabeth Carlson, Managing Editor for Online • November 2, 2016
Ten fashion tips to "fall" back on

Ten fashion tips to “fall” back on

By Annabeth Carlson, Managing Editor for Online • September 21, 2016
Joyce Curtis stands in the shop, holding a box of apple donuts. Curtis was a mainstay in the C-U community.

(In Memoriam) Curtis Orchard: A family for owner Joyce Curtis

By Annabeth Carlson, Managing editor for online • September 5, 2016
Co-op kicks off Urbana celebration with free wine, cheese and honey

Co-op kicks off Urbana celebration with free wine, cheese and honey

By Annabeth Carlson, Managing Editor for Online • August 31, 2016
Students attempt to enter the Illini Union Bookstore but are prevented from doing so due to full capacity on Monday.

Students reflect on T.I.S. no longer selling books, long Illini Union bookstore lines

By Annabeth Carlson, Managing Editor for Online • August 24, 2016
The Marching Illini perform on the Foellinger terrace at Quad Day 2015.

A freshman’s guide to Welcome Weekend

By Annabeth Carlson, Managing editor for online • August 12, 2016
The Miles C. Hartley garden at the Arboretum is the largest of 5 major gardens. The rest of the Arboretum's 160 acres contains several open fields and a number of tree-lined paths.

Hidden gems on campus

By Annabeth Carlson, Managing Editor for Online • July 20, 2016
The McKinley Health Center on 1109 S. Lincoln Ave. on April 17, 2016.

‘Getting well soon’ is possible at college

By Annabeth Carlson, Managing editor for online • May 25, 2016
Littleton the Goat munches on some grass on the Quad.

Reversing the curse: UI sophomore looks to lift Cubs curse with pet goat

By Annabeth Carlson, Staff writer • December 9, 2015
Portrait of Ivan Dozier as the unofficial chief.

The Chief: An unspoken presence Part IV

By Annabeth Carlson • November 19, 2015
Students protest against Chief imagery in front of Gameday on Monday, Oct 26 2015.

The Chief: An unspoken presence Part III

By Annabeth Carlson • November 16, 2015
Alex Villanueva opens up the ISS meeting by speaking about the importance of veterans day in the Pine Lounge at the Illini Union on Nov. 11, 2015.

The Chief: An unspoken presence Part II

By Annabeth Carlson • November 12, 2015

The Chief: An unspoken presence Part II

By Annabeth Carlson • November 11, 2015
The Chief: An unspoken presence

The Chief: An unspoken presence

By Annabeth Carlson • November 8, 2015

Conquering the haunt

By Annabeth Carlson • October 26, 2015
Portrait of Renaé Strawbridge by Kara Landolt.

Stories of Strength: Renaé Strawbridge

By Annabeth Carlson • October 15, 2015
Littleton the Goat goes for a walk with his owner, Evan Marinis, a UI student, who sports a customized Littleton jersey.

Reversing the curse: UI sophomore looks to lift Cubs curse with pet goat

By Annabeth Carlson • October 14, 2015
Ten fall fashion tips to know

Ten fall fashion tips to know

By Annabeth Carlson • September 28, 2015
Function over fashion: 5 items every UI student needs

Function over fashion: 5 items every UI student needs

By Annabeth Carlson • July 19, 2015
What not to do in class

What not to do in class

By Annabeth Carlson • July 4, 2015

Making the most of moms and dads weekends

By Annabeth Carlson • May 24, 2015
Skin cancer survivor, Kaitlin Johnson, proudly presents her surgical scar and melanoma awareness tattoo in recognition of Melanoma Monday.

Moving past melanoma

By Annabeth Carlson • May 10, 2015
The Champaign Park District announced the lineup for performances at the Virginia Theatre for the 2017 to 2018 season. Performers include ZZ Top and Lily Tomlin.

More than the movies: 17th Ebertfest brings sense of community

By Annabeth Carlson, Assistant features editor • April 20, 2015
Richard Thies, a lawyer from Urbana, accepts the “Lincoln the Lawyer” Award by The Abraham Lincoln Association on Feb. 12.

Local lawyer wins prestigious “Lincoln the Lawyer” Award

By Annabeth Carlson, Managing Editor for Online • March 3, 2015
The Cincinnati World Piano Competition presented Moye Chen, 2014 Gold Medalist in Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall.

University doctoral student performs at famed Carnegie Hall

By Annabeth Carlson • February 10, 2015
Meagan Hennessey and Richard Martin stand with their "Best Historical Album" Grammy for their company Archeophone Records in 2006. The Champaign-based company has been nominated twice for this year's Grammys.

UI employee juggles work and Grammy-award-winning record label

By Annabeth Carlson • January 21, 2015
Ideas to perfect the art of gift wrapping

Ideas to perfect the art of gift wrapping

By Annabeth Carlson • December 22, 2014
Kim Harden, resident of Grant Place, shows off her decorated house from 2006, the first year her family participated in the Candlestick Lane tradition. 

The most festive street in Urbana

By Annabeth Carlson • December 11, 2014
Urbana’s Holiday Market sells fresh, homemade products, supports community

Urbana’s Holiday Market sells fresh, homemade products, supports community

By Annabeth Carlson • November 17, 2014
Pianist, National Guard officer performs for 'A Salute to Veterans'

Pianist, National Guard officer performs for ‘A Salute to Veterans’

By Annabeth Carlson • November 3, 2014
Past Mr. and Ms. U of I winners pose after being crowned.

Students compete in Mr. & Ms. U of I pageant

By Annabeth Carlson • October 20, 2014
Kristy Theisen, sophomore in Education, finds part-time employment at Orange Leaf, a vibrant, new frozen yogurt franchise.

Orange Leaf: A dessert lover’s dream come true

By Annabeth Carlson • October 20, 2014
Curtis Orchard: A family for owner Joyce Curtis

Curtis Orchard: A family for owner Joyce Curtis

By Annabeth Carlson • October 8, 2014
Matt Christopher, right, shown with his brother, Mitch, owns two cats named Zelda and Navi. He says it’s difficult to find time to take care of the cats while being a student.

Fluffy pals add comfort to hectic student lives

By Annabeth Carlson • October 7, 2014
Falling for Sweater Weather

Falling for Sweater Weather

By Annabeth Carlson • September 23, 2014
Unseen app allows anonymous photo-sharing

Unseen app allows anonymous photo-sharing

By Annabeth Carlson • September 16, 2014

The Great War Opening Event kicks off semester-long centennial initiative

By Annabeth Carlson • September 4, 2014
Confessions of a freshman on Quad Day

Confessions of a freshman on Quad Day

By Annabeth Carlson • August 22, 2014
The University's Rare Book and Manuscript Library, located in the Main Library, holds a variety of diverse collection of letters, manuscripts and illustration books for students to explore.

Rare Book and Manuscript Library holds third largest collection in U.S.

By Annabeth Carlson • May 6, 2014

Show featuring best of university presses to open Monday

By Annabeth Carlson • April 28, 2014
Diane and Gary Stensland of Urbana showcase their memorabilia from past Roger Ebert’s Film Festivals. Together, the couple has attended 12 Ebertfests and plan on attending this year’s Festival.

Couple collects tokens, memories at Roger Ebert’s Film Festival

By Annabeth Carlson • April 22, 2014
Nellie and the other five living members of the Illini Nellie family line stand outside on the Illinois Dairy Farm on April 13. 

Dairy farm cow continues the tradition of Illini Nellie family

By Annabeth Carlson • April 21, 2014
Claire Sullivan, freshman in Education, performs in the 2013 North American Irish Dance Championships in Anaheim, Calif. Sullivan is currently in London performing in the World Irish Dance Championships. 

From clovers to cornfields: University student competes in World Irish Dance Championships

By Annabeth Carlson • April 17, 2014

Guest lecturer to reveal intersection of science, creativity, communication

By Annabeth Carlson • April 9, 2014
Jaws by Sue Searing

Edible Book Festival presents books so good you can eat them

By Annabeth Carlson • April 1, 2014
Photo courtesy of Annabeth Carlson

Confessions of a messy college student on Moms Weekend

By Annabeth Carlson • April 1, 2014

Life of a leap year baby

By Annabeth Carlson • February 27, 2014
Students Justin Hughes and Jamie Pu participate in a Super Smash Brothers Brawl Tournament this past Saturday afternoon in the Union's basement.

Students get social during Super Smash Bros. tournament

By Annabeth Carlson • February 26, 2014
Pickin’ Illini pluck, play in bluegrass collaboration

Pickin’ Illini pluck, play in bluegrass collaboration

By Annabeth Carlson • February 10, 2014
Students walk on the Quad all bundled up in order to fight the cold, on Tuesday, Jan. 28th in the afternoon.

Groundhogs’ spring predictions less accurate than chance

By Annabeth Carlson • January 30, 2014
Q & A with the creators of Illini Crushes & Confessions

Q & A with the creators of Illini Crushes & Confessions

By Annabeth Carlson • December 9, 2013
Fred Kummerow, emeritus professor of comparative biosciences, sits in his Urbana home, discussing his life's work of heart disease research and campaign to ban trans fats. On Nov. 7, the FDA announced its plan to ban the substance from all foods.

The man behind the trans fat ban

By Annabeth Carlson • December 4, 2013
Candied sweet potatoes simmer until their middles are soft. The dish can be served right out of the skillet.

Dish of the Week: Candied Sweet Potatoes

By Annabeth Carlson • November 19, 2013

Falling an hour back for daylight saving time

By Annabeth Carlson, Staff writer • November 4, 2013
Light peeks behind the first living Legacy Tree, a bur oak, is located at 301 Griggs St. in Urbana. Students now have an extra hour to sleep because of daylight saving time.

Falling an hour back for daylight saving time

By Annabeth Carlson, Staff writer • November 4, 2013

SafeWalkers say they ‘do a job like no other’

By Annabeth Carlson, Staff writer • October 29, 2013
ILLordle: Play now