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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

Bella Keys

Various succulents and other plants line the walls of the Plant Mode store in Champaign on Oct. 30. Succulents are a great way to liven your space.

Add character to your living space with succulents

By Bella Keys, Staff Writer • February 15, 2021
Focus on getting into medical school of your dreams

Focus on getting into medical school of your dreams

By Bella Keys, Staff Writer • February 1, 2021
Illinois student John Keller takes a COVID-19 test at the State Farm Center testing site on Oct. 9.

Keep this in mind when visiting family over holidays

By Bella Keys, Staff Writer • December 3, 2020
Where do the candidates stand on political issues?

Where do the candidates stand on political issues?

By Bella Keys, Staff Writer • October 29, 2020
A student sits outside of Bromley Hall on Saturday morning. Bromley Hall has remained on lockdown for the past few weeks, including its lounges and dining halls; recently, the number of students in Bromley infected has decreased, and some of its amenities have been reopened.

What in the world is going on with Bromley Hall?

By Bella Keys, Staff Writer • October 5, 2020
Follow these tips for getting involved in research

Follow these tips for getting involved in research

By Bella Keys, Staff Writer • September 8, 2020
Students wait in line to take COVID-19 tests at the Illini Union on Aug. 23. The University’s tesing programs allows thousands of students to test each day and receive their results within 24 to 48 hours.

Take a look into UI’s rigorous COVID-19 testing

By Bella Keys, Staff Writer • September 8, 2020
A college senior poses for a photo outside of her home on May 2, 2020.

Remain festive despite quarantine blues

By Bella Keys, Staff Writer • May 7, 2020
A woman holds her head in her hands as she stares at her laptop.

Psychology paper causes personal problems

By Bella Keys, Staff Writer • May 7, 2020
Medical assistant Leticia Feliz administers a test for COVID-19 outside of Innovative Express Care on Chicago's North Side on March 24, 2020.

COVID-19 impacts lives on individual, personal level

By Bella Keys, Staff Writer • April 9, 2020
Apartment buildings line the streets of Champaign on Fourth and Chalmers streets on May 26. The rush of searching for a place to live each year can be overwhelming, especially if students don’t know where to begin.

Stay calm during apartment-hunting chaos

By Bella Keys, Staff Writer • February 17, 2020
The front doors of the College of Medicine stand on 506 S. Mathews Ave. on Tuesday. Pre-med students face a lot of pressure to gain experience in their undergraduate years.

Pre-med student seeks advice from campus resources

By Bella Keys, Staff Writer • January 27, 2020
Gifts lay under a Christmas tree. Beyond celebrating the holiday season with loved ones back home, extend the celebration to your college bubble by creating traditions with your roommates.

Spend holiday break with your roommates

By Bella Keys, Staff Writer • December 5, 2019
Bella Keys and her father stand in front of a sign at the Alpha Chi Omega house. Bella enjoys bonding with both her parents each Dads Weekend.

Teach your mom to be ‘one of the boys’

By Bella Keys, Staff Writer • October 31, 2019
Establish boundaries to survive dorms

Establish boundaries to survive dorms

By Bella Keys, Staff Writer • October 21, 2019
Students celebrate Unofficial at the KAM’s courtyard on March 1. The campus bar closes officially on Oct. 20 and will reopen in a new location.

10 things to do before KAM’s closes

By Bella Keys, Staff Writer • October 14, 2019

Putting plants on the stand – the dangers of invasive plant species

By Bella Keys, Technograph Writer • September 26, 2019
As graduation approaches, make sure to enjoy your last weeks as an Illini.

Seniors should cherish last days on campus

By Bella Keys, Staff Writer • April 29, 2019
Your mom's favorite drink says a lot

Your mom’s favorite drink says a lot

By Bella Keys, Contributing Writer • April 4, 2019
You can enjoy a mom-less Moms Weekend

You can enjoy a mom-less Moms Weekend

By Bella Keys, Contributing Writer • April 4, 2019
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