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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
Ryan Reeder looks at his Covid-19 PCR test at the ARC on Feb. 1, 2021. The University has announced new guidelines for those that are unvaccinated on Monday.

University updates COVID-19 testing requirements

By Ashley Gilbert and Willie Cui • March 24, 2022
With the University lifting the mask mandate there has been uncertainty with the difference between instructional and non-instructional facilities on campus.

UI to lift indoor mask mandate for non-instructional spaces

By JP Legarte, Ashley Gilbert and Royal Shrestha • February 21, 2022
Seven07 has been under fire for inadequate services regarding water and living conditions during the area's largest snowstorm of the season.

Seven07 tenants experience water issues, poor living conditions

By Matt Troher and Ashley Gilbert • February 16, 2022
GEO members strike outside Henry Administration building after not reaching an agreement with the University on Mar. 7, 2018. The organization gets pressured by University for making classes go remote.

GEO says they may face discipline for moving classes online

By Ashley Gilbert and Willie Cui • February 9, 2022
A sign and red flags are posted on the quad by GEO on Tuesday. Each red flags represents the amount of Covid-19 cases since Jan. 24.

Graduate employees plant red flags on Main Quad to protest UI’s COVID-19 response

By Ashley Gilbert and Willie Cui • February 2, 2022
Former U.S. Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, speaks during an event at Washington DC on Oct. 7, 2011. The ISG has denied the Illini Republicans request of having Sessions visit the campus.

ISG condemns Jeff Sessions visit, prompts response from Illini Republicans

By Ashley Gilbert and Lilli Bresnahan • February 1, 2022
A group of students protest at Alma Mater for a rally set up by PSL on Dec. 2. The rally was in defending Roe v Wade in response to the recent Supreme Court decision.

Students host rally defending abortion rights in midst of Mississippi abortion case

By Ashley Gilbert, Staff Writer • December 8, 2021
Vaccination supplies sit on a table at the Carle COVID-19 Vaccine Location next to the Market Place Shopping Center on Nov. 6. COVID-19 cases have been increasing significantly in Champaign County before the holiday season.

COVID-19 cases increase significantly in Champaign County before holiday season

By Ashley Gilbert, Staff Writer • November 22, 2021
On the evening of Nov. 18, a 28-year-old man was shot outside of Carle Hospital.

Man shot outside Carle Hospital Thursday night

By Ashley Gilbert, Staff Writer • November 19, 2021
With ongoing supply chain complications, Illini Union Bookstore shares their worries about spring course materials not arriving on time with less than half of spring courses submitting their materials on the due date of Oct. 7.

UI bookstore expresses concern over availability of spring course materials

By Ashley Gilbert, Staff Writer • November 15, 2021
Cynthia Oliver, professor of CAS, Gender and Women's, and African American studies, poses for a photo. Oliver received the Doris Duke Artist Award, given to extraordinary artists in contemporary dance, jazz, and theater.

Dance professor receives performing arts award of $275,000 

By Ashley Gilbert, Staff Writer • November 6, 2021
A man protests the University’s lack of response to their complaints about pay discrepancies and lack of respect for service workers on Wednesday. The local chapter of the Service Employees International Union will not rest until their needs are met.

UI service employees protest over wages, negotiation delays

By Ashley Gilbert and George Phelan • November 5, 2021
Students of the University of Illinois take a rapid COVID-19 test at the ARC on Feb 1. With an increase of people showing up this Halloween weekend, it is highly advised to get tested after the weekend and to follow COVID-19 precautions.

UI advises COVID-19 precautions for Halloween, fall break

By Ashley Gilbert, Staff Writer • October 29, 2021
Madhu Khanna, interim director of the Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment, speaks at a University held event in honor of Campus Sustainability Day at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications building on Wednesday. Speakers celebrated achievements on sustainability while reiterating their commitment to the Universities climate action plan.

UI celebrates sustainability achievements, reiterates commitment to climate action plan

By Ashley Gilbert and Willie Cui • October 25, 2021
COVID-19 cases on campus decrease 70% since October 2020

COVID-19 cases on campus decrease 70% since October 2020

By Ashley Gilbert, Contributing Writer • October 19, 2021
A photo of the old Congregation Anshe Knesset Israel Synagogue that stood at 949 N. Walnut St. from 1929-1991 is shown above. Jewish archives from central Illinois similar to the photo above will be stored at new archives at the Illinois History and Lincoln Collections at the University.

Jewish archives from central Illinois to be stored at University 

By Ashley Gilbert, Contributing Writer • October 16, 2021
The Party for Socialism and Liberation - Champaign-Urbana protests at the Cancel the Rents in Champaign County rally on Sept. 26. Illinois officials are now facing pressure from the community after the eviction moratorium expired on Oct. 3.

Eviction moratorium ends in Illinois, officials face pressure

By Ashley Gilbert, Contributing Writer • October 12, 2021