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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

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The Kingfisher mascot gives out a high five during the 2023 Homecoming Parade.

Students seek adoption of kingfisher mascot

By Avery Paterson, Staff Writer • March 24, 2025
A picture of the Health Alliance sign on March 11.

McKinley faculty talk Carle Health insurance discontinuation

By Avery Paterson and Ryan Pearlman • March 12, 2025
A protester at the South Quad addressing the crowd of protesters at the Stand Up For Science march on March 7.

Students, faculty march in Stand Up for Science demonstration

By Avery Paterson and Patrick Herr • March 8, 2025
A serving of pad kee mao with tofu at Bangkok Thai is eaten on Feb. 17.

Best of CU ’25 | Best Thai Food: Bangkok Thai Restaurant & Pho 911

By Avery Paterson, Staff Writer • March 6, 2025

CSEC releases unofficial student election results

By Avery Paterson, Staff Writer • March 1, 2025
Freshmen discuss a post regarding the upcoming student elections in Caffe Paradiso on Feb. 24.

A guide to the student election ballot

By Avery Paterson, Staff Writer • February 25, 2025
Closer look at ISC presidential, vice presidential tickets

Closer look at ISC presidential, vice presidential tickets

By Avery Paterson, Staff Writer • February 24, 2025
Audience members at the Uman Tok discussion on Feb. 13 watch a preview of the forthcoming film, “The Woman of Uman Tok Reframe Menstruation in Sierra Leone.”

International collaborators talk period poverty, global partnership at Uman Tok screening

By Avery Paterson, Staff Writer • February 15, 2025
Students from the University gather at the Alma Mater for an encampment protest on Friday morning, April 26. The protest was met with action from University Facilities & Services, as well as the UIPD, leading to one arrest.

Student groups react to ACLU free speech warning

By Avery Paterson, Staff Writer • February 13, 2025
The Champaign City Building on North Neil Street in downtown Champaign in June 2024.

Champaign City Council member apologizes for swastika post

By Avery Paterson, Staff Writer • February 4, 2025
UI’s most influential: Kaiyu Guan, professor in agroecosystem modeling, sensing

UI’s most influential: Kaiyu Guan, professor in agroecosystem modeling, sensing

By Avery Paterson, Staff Writer • January 22, 2025
UI’s most influential: Axel Hoffmann, professor in materials science

UI’s most influential: Axel Hoffmann, professor in materials science

By Avery Paterson, Staff Writer • January 2, 2025
Photo Courtesy of Brent Roberts

UI’s most influential: Brent Roberts, professor in personality psychology

By Avery Paterson, Staff Writer • December 26, 2024
UI’s most influential: Stephen Long, professor in plant biology

UI’s most influential: Stephen Long, professor in plant biology

By Avery Paterson, Staff Writer • December 17, 2024
A sign in front of PAR dining hall says the area is closed for lunch service on Dec. 2.

PAR Market flooded, dining hall closed, evacuated after water leak

By Qaasim Jatoi and Avery Paterson • December 2, 2024
UIPD officers approach protestors at the Palestinian encampment at the foot of Alma Mater on Apr. 26.

Pro-Palestine protester pleads guilty to mob action, officer obstruction

By Avery Paterson, Staff Writer • November 22, 2024
Steven and Megan Shebik speak at the University of Illinois Main Library on Friday, announcing the naming of the Shebik Family Reading Room during the Library's 100th-anniversary celebration.

Main Library celebrates 100th birthday, reveals time capsule

By Avery Paterson, Staff Writer • November 18, 2024
An aerial view of the University’s Research Park from January 2021.

UI Research Park pursues rezoning, promotes development

By Avery Paterson, Staff Writer • November 8, 2024
A student walks by the Illini Union on Election Day. At 11 a.m., the voting line ran through hallways and snaked through the Union ballroom.

Election Day 2024: Live coverage

By The Daily Illini News Staff • November 5, 2024
Dads Weekend 2024: Live coverage

Dads Weekend 2024: Live coverage

By The Daily Illini News Staff • November 1, 2024
"Vote Here Today" signs in front of Illini Union on Oct 24 encouraging eligible students to vote.

Students share excitement, worry ahead of presidential election

By Avery Paterson, Contributing Writer • November 1, 2024
IDPH, Champaign County launch new gun safety program

IDPH, Champaign County launch new gun safety program

By Avery Paterson, Contributing Writer • October 12, 2024