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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
Students gather at Alma Mater to march through the Quad and down Green Street in order to protest President Elect Donald Trump on Friday.

Campus activism highlights political diversity

By Ashni Gandhi, Staff Writer • December 12, 2016
Portillo's announces new Champaign location

Portillo’s announces new Champaign location

By Ashni Gandhi, Staff Writer • December 8, 2016
Students protest President-elect Donald Trump at the Alma Mater on Nov.11.

Professor’s GoFundMe raising money for transgender rights goes viral

By Ashni Gandhi, Staff Writer • December 1, 2016
Michelle Tam

Speaker connects feminism, Islam

By Ashni Gandhi, Staff Writer • November 10, 2016
Gary Johnson, the Libertarian candidate for president, speaks at a campaign event in Los Angeles on Oct. 19. (Marcus Yam/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Libertarian Party celebrates increased media attention

By Ashni Gandhi, Staff Writer • November 9, 2016
Crows flock along the Vermillion River in Danville, Illinois, January 24, 2013.

Coal ash continues to pollute Vermilion River

By Ashni Gandhi, Staff Writer • November 2, 2016

Mahatma Gandhi’s grandson speaks of his continued legacy and impact

By Ashni Gandhi • October 9, 2016
Stephanie Skora speaks out against Rape Culture at the Rally behind the Illini Union. September 23, 2016.

Students rally against sexual assault and rape culture

By Ashni Gandhi, Staff Writer • September 25, 2016
Artwork by Candace Hunter for her exhibit Hooded Truths sits on display at the University YMCA on Wright and Chalmers.

Art exhibit reveals racial injustice with “Hooded Truths” at University YMCA

By Ashni Gandhi, Staff Writer • August 31, 2016
A security camera seen on the wall of a parking garage at the northeast part of the campus at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign on Sunday, April 10, 2016.

Over a thousand security cameras protect campus from crime

By Ashni Gandhi • April 10, 2016

Local children’s non-profit looking to increase advocates for neglected and abused children

By Ashni Gandhi, Staff writer • April 6, 2016

Local health center holds 5k raising funds for the uninsured

By Ashni Gandhi • April 3, 2016
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White House recognizes University researchers for efforts in water safety

By Ashni Gandhi • March 30, 2016
Sophomore Julia Nikolaev shows support for UIUC Beyond Coal student organization which stages a "Break Up With Coal" protest on the main quad on Friday, Feb. 13, 2015.

UIUC Beyond Coal to rally before Academic Senate meeting

By Ashni Gandhi • March 14, 2016
Dance department defends against mumps outbreak

Dance department defends against mumps outbreak

By Ashni Gandhi • February 28, 2016
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