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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

Ben Tschetter

Over 200 students at one time packed the fourth floor of the Illini Union to vote in the midterm elections on Nov. 5, 2018.

[Photo] Students line up for early voting at Illini Union

By Therese Pokorney • November 6, 2018
Representative Rodney Davis makes his way through the crowd to greet and chat with supporters after Vice President Pence's speech on Oct. 8. Columnist Kyra explores potential problems Rep. Davis may encounter as he continues in his term.

[Photo] Who knew Nickelback could help your political career?

March 23, 2019
ben tschetter the daily illini Sketches in Italy, a collection of picturesque sketches, is among the many treasures located within the Rare Book & Manuscript Library on July 9. The Cavagna Sanguiliani Collection will be featured at the library until Dec. 14.

[Photo] Local efforts aid relief of student food insecurity

By Samantha Boyle, Assistant Daytime News Editor • October 1, 2018
Midway Apartments, located on 901 S. Fourth St., features one-bedroom/one-bathroom units. Make sure to check location, amenities and leasing companies when shopping for an apartment.

[Photo] Finding food diversity in dorms

By Zack Fishman, Staff Writer • September 24, 2018
Students crowd the Activities and Recreation Center during the Engineering Career Fair on Tuesday. Over 7,000 students and 1,800 recruiters attended the fair.

[Photo] Students prepare for career fair season

By Zihan Wang, Staff writer • September 17, 2018
Hundreds of prospective Engineering students waited in line to chat with specific companies at the Engineering career fair at the ARC on Sept. 11, 2018.

[Photo] Attend career fairs to develop professional skills, techniques

By Sandhya Sivakumar, Columnist • September 17, 2018
Illini Inn, which first opened its doors in the 1960s, reopened Aug. 22. People who are 21 or older can join the Mug Club, one of Illini Inn’s long-standing traditions, which currently has 95,491 members. Illini Inn will also continue to serve ready-made pizzas from midnight until 2 a.m.

[Photo] Obama’s visit brightens students’ rainy day

By Gillian Dunlop, Managing Editor for Reporting • September 10, 2018
Professor Qing Cao at the Materials Research Lab on August 31, 2018.

[Photo] University hires new faculty over summer

By Zihan Wang, Staff Writer • September 4, 2018
The new Illini Inn is located at 901 S. 4th St. in Champaign.

[Photo] Students react to changing bar culture on campus

By Emma Platnik and Camille Baer • August 27, 2018
Students climb aboard an MTD bus on Feb. 23, 2018.

[Photo] Getting to know Campustown from day one

By Tyler Panlilio, Opinions Editor • August 22, 2018
A Suburban Express bus departing from the Armory on Dec. 8. Attorney James Long, counsel for the defense, has withdrawn from the lawsuit filed by the Illinois Attorney General against the bus company's owner, Dennis Toeppen.

[Photo] Attorney withdraws from Suburban Express lawsuit

July 18, 2018
Sketches in Italy, a collection of picturesque sketches, at the Rare Book & Manuscript Library on July 9, 2018.

[Photo] Book recounts rare book theft from University library

By Heather Schlitz, Assistant News Editor • July 17, 2018
Richard Mann shops at the Common Ground Food Co-op, 300 S. Broadway Ave. #166, Urbana, on Friday. Common Ground is a full-service grocery store owned and operated cooperatively by members of the C-U community.

[Photo] Common Ground Food Co-op fosters economic growth, food education in CU

June 6, 2018
Protestors against the second amendment march during March For Our Lives in Champaign on Mar. 24, 2017.

[Photo] Town hall on gun violence to be held at Champaign Public Library

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 5, 2018
The University of Illinois Solar Farm on Mar. 30, 2018.

[Photo] Future of sustainability on campus appears positive

By Megan Bradley, Staff Writer • April 3, 2018
Students climb aboard an MTD bus on Feb. 23.

[Photo] MTD offers free rides for voters

By Olivia Welshans, Staff Writer • March 20, 2018
Jeff Brandt stands in his record store, Exile on Main, in downtown Champaign on Feb. 13, 2018. The store opened in November 2004, and moved to its current location ten years later.

[Photo] Alexa, do I need to see a doctor?

By Rebecca Wood, Staff Writer • February 19, 2018
Darian Dorsey, Pierre Mantienzo, and Zach Deliberto making pizza at Mia Za's on Green Street on Dec. 1, 2017. Restaurants on Green Street like Mia Za's are popular spots for students to find work on campus.

[Photo] Then and now: the evolution of dream jobs

By Arden Youn, Staff Writer • January 28, 2018
The University of Illinois Extension Office on Nov. 10, 2017.

[Photo] University of Illinois Extension receives grant to reduce nutrient loss in waterways

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • January 26, 2018
Keynote speaker Sally K. Carter, CEO of Tap In Leadership Academy and board member of Champaign County Parks Foundation , speaks at the Champaign County celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at The Vineyard Church in Urbana on Friday.

[Photo] Bitcoin frenzy hits student investors

By Heather Schlitz, News Reporter • January 16, 2018
The Alpha Delta Phi is demolished to make room for new developments. The northern half of the lot was sold to Opus Development, which plans to construct an apartment complex in the empty space. The southern half will be used to build a new fraternity house for the chapter.

[Photo] High-rise apartment to replace unoccupied fraternity house

By Aaron Navarro, Audio Editor/Assistant News Editor • January 14, 2018
A visitor at Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch picks an apple. Assistant professor of nutrition Juan Andrade said healthier snacks are the best choice during finals week, whereas associate professor in nutrition Manabu Nakamura said sweets are acceptable.

[Photo] What to eat during finals week, according to University experts

By Niani Scott, Staff Writer • December 14, 2017
Zhining Qiu, freshman in general studies, and Chengcheng Gan, freshman in Engineering Physics, studying for finals in the Undergraduate Library on Dec. 12. Libraries across campus will be open longer the next two weeks to satisfy demand.

[Photo] University libraries extend hours during finals week

December 14, 2017
The long-lasting construction on Green Street has begun to clear up, revealing new bus stops in front of the Union on Nov. 17, 2017.

[Photo] Students respond to Suburban Express controversy

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • December 5, 2017
Zach Deliberto serving pizza at Mia Za's on Green Street on Dec. 1, 2017. Za's is one of many businesses who regularly partners with RSOs on campus to support certain causes.

[Photo] University student wins national award

By Niani Scott, Staff Writer • December 4, 2017
The long-lasting construction on Green Street has begun to clear up, revealing new bus stops in front of the Union on Nov. 17, 2017.

[Photo] Green Street set to open for traffic mid-December

By Haipei Wu, Staff Writer • November 30, 2017
Melissa Kuhl, publicity specialist at the Illinois Extension office, working at her desk on Nov. 10, 2017. University Extension covers every county within Illinois, with 1.5 million residents participating every year.

[Photo] A closer look at University Extension

November 29, 2017

Any way you slice it: buzz’s pizza picks for CU

By Ben Tschetter • November 22, 2017
Portrait of Dr. Hao Feng on Nov. 3.

[Photo] ACES professors receive recognition for research, teaching

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • November 7, 2017
Kyle Biedron, Junior, spikes the ball during an Illini men's club volleyball practice at the ARC on Thursday November 2, 2017.

[Photo] University professors and local farm receive grants to improve farming systems

By Heather Schlitz, Staff Writer • November 6, 2017
The Sustainable Student Farm is located on S. Lincoln Ave. in Urbana. Wednesday, Oct. 11. The farm serves the University and surrounding communities.

[Photo] Native American Guardian Association advocates for Chief Illiniwek

By Karan Abrol, Staff Writer • October 30, 2017
The west barn at Farm Lake tucked away at the edge of Urbana, IL on Oct. 24, 2017. Farm Lake provides a venue for over 40 barn dances every year.

[Photo] Farm Lake capitalizes on Greek system with barn dance

By Brianne Victor, Staff Writer • October 25, 2017
The Sustainable Student Farm is located on S. Lincoln Ave. in Urbana. Wednesday, Oct. 11. The farm serves the University and surrounding communities.

[Photo] Illini Lights Out attempts to reduce carbon footprint

By Aila Rahman, Staff writer • October 15, 2017
Illinois is the top producer of pumpkins, which can be used for decoration and cooking.

[Photo] Mexico earthquake affects professors at the University

By Alyssa Pappas, Contributing writer • October 5, 2017
Choir director Dr. Ollie Watts Davis sings with the Black Chorus at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, Oct. 1.

[Photo] Black chorus celebrates family, community through 50th anniversary concert

October 10, 2017
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