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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
Timothy Fan, professor in Veterinary Medicine, inside his lab in the Veterinary Medicine Small Animal Clinic on Oct. 24. Fan was named a semifinalist for the Canine Health Discovery of the Year Award for his work on intratumoral cytokine therapy.

[Photo] UI professor named semifinalist for Canine Health Discovery of the Year

By Alex Murphy, Staff Writer • Nov 7, 2025
Dylan Holt performs as Doctor Frank-N-Furter in the Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Virginia Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 25. Holt and the rest of the shadow cast performed alongside the film projected on the screen, dancing through the aisles of enthusiastic audience members.

[Photo] Let’s do the Time Warp again: ‘Rocky Horror’ invades Champaign

By Edgar Nava, Staff Writer • Oct 27, 2025
A wall blocks the bike lane in between Steven S. Wymer Hall and Siebel Center for Design due to the newly built trash container on Sept. 25.

[Photo] Opinion | ‘Bike-friendly university’ blocks bike lane with dumpster wall 

By Joe Hissem, Contributing Columnist • Oct 2, 2025
Oddly Satisfying and Underscores share the board during their set at The Canopy Club for Pygmalion on Sept. 19.

[Photo] Oddly Satisfying mixes a night of fun at PYGMALION Day 2

By Juliana Damian, Staff Writer • Sep 20, 2025
Bob the Drag Queen performs a stand-up set during PYGMALION at Foellinger Great Hall on Sept. 18.

[Photo] Bob the Drag Queen performs fresh stand-up set

By Lars Arlandson, Staff Writer • Sep 19, 2025
Brianna Mae Huner, senior staff member and junior in LAS, explains dorm and dining hall options to her tour group outside of ISR on April 25.

[Photo] I STARs light the way for prospective students

By Chloe Barbarise, Special Sections Editor • May 8, 2025
Moments Bakery's front display offers various sweets for sale, including cake slices and tiramisu, on April 5.

[Photo] Moments Bakery brings heart, heritage, homemade pastries to Green Street

By Lauren Castaldo, Staff Writer • May 7, 2025
Brendan Harley in front of his shelf decorated with multiple books, awards and personal mementos in his Roger Adams Laboratory office on April 1. He proudly expresses that the shelves and desks in his office were made by University students.

[Photo] Brendan Harley runs toward cure for cancer

By Naveed Ahmed, Staff Writer • Apr 10, 2025
Dianna Ibarra, a fourth year dentistry student, enjoying the Champaign Public Library upstairs study space on Feb. 17. The large windows provide a comfortable and calm atmosphere for visitors.

[Photo] Best of CU ‘25 | Best Off-Campus Study Spot: Champaign Public Library

By Anna Williams, Copy Editor • Mar 6, 2025
Kung Fu Tea's coffee milk tea with bubbles amidst the several games available at the boba shop on Feb. 27th. The cup is decorated to promote their Strawberry Shortcake drink promotion, one of the many promotions, of fun themed drinks Kung Fu Tea offers.

[Photo] Best of CU ’25 | Best Boba: Kung Fu Tea

By Kristina Muharremaj, Staff Writer • Mar 6, 2025
Visitors of the Creative Aging event at the Krannert Art Museum on Nov. 13 after being instructed to chose four cards, all containing artwork in KAM, explaining why they gravitated towards certain works.

[Photo] Krannert Art Museum explores connections between Alzheimer’s, art at community event

By Mackenzie Wranovics, Staff Writer • Nov 18, 2024
Two dogs ready to take on the judges make their way through Hessel Park for the dog Halloween costume contest on Oct. 26.

[Photo] 5th annual Halloween Puppy Parade attracts pups in spooky costumes

By Giuliana Means, Contributing Writer • Oct 28, 2024
Customers enjoy the dining area of Caffe Paradiso, full of comfortable seating options and various artworks on Sept. 6.

[Photo] Where to eat during Homecoming

By Amartya Nalluri, Staff Writer • Sep 10, 2024
Encampment continues on the Main Quad in front of Foellinger Auditorium despite rain on Saturday evening.

[Photo] Live coverage: Weekend sees days 7, 8 of solidarity for Gaza encampment

By The Daily Illini News Staff • May 5, 2024
Protesters hang banners from the front barrier of the Foellinger Auditorium while a protester stands on top waving a flag of Palestine.

[Photo] Live coverage: SJP calls for reinstated encampment on the Main Quad

By The Daily Illini News Staff • Apr 28, 2024
The corona of the solar eclipse radiates light during full totality. On Monday, students flooded campus, ditched classes and took a trip to experience this once-in-a-lifetime event in Illinois.

Gallery | Let’s watch the eclipse

By James Hoeck, Isaac Pinkus, Yichen Liu, Bianca Olson, Anh-Khoi Pham, Angel Saldivar and Candice Zhou • Apr 9, 2024
Students browse racks of clothing at the Illinois Vintage Fest in Lincoln Square Mall on April 6.

[Photo] Illinois Vintage Fest hosts first open market in CU

By Mackenzie Wranovics, Staff Writer • Apr 9, 2024