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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
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[Photo] Changes from summer construction can be noticed around campus as students return

By Vivienne Henning, Assistant news editor • Aug 28, 2017
Students visit various Greek Organizations behind Foellinger Auditiorium during Quad Day on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.

[Photo] How to navigate Quad Day

Aug 22, 2017
Members of Goshin Jitsu spar on the Main Quad during Quad Day on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.

[Photo] Join club sports to avoid the freshman 15

Aug 26, 2017
Students gather on the Main Quad to take part in Quad Day on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.

[Photo] My freshman Quad Day experience

Aug 26, 2017
Illinois' Cam Viney jumps a hurdle in the Illini Open meet at the Illinois Track Stadium on Wednesday, May 4.

[Photo] Illinois men’s track taking right steps forward

By Tatiania Perry, Assistant sports editor • May 8, 2017
BRIAN BAUER The Daily Illini Brandon Ngai swings on the pommel horse in the meet against Minnesota at Huff Hall on Jan. 28. Illinois finished third at the NCAA championships, with Ngai taking the pommel horse title with a score of 14.825.

[Photo] Illinois men’s gymnastics finishes season on high note

By Will Gerard, Staff writer • May 8, 2017
A statue honoring women in engineering titled "The Quintessential Engineer" is unveiled on the Engineering Quad on Friday, April 28.

[Photo] Quick Commentary: A year in review

By Courtney Boyer and Isabella Winkler • May 8, 2017
A statue honoring women in engineering titled “The Quintessential Engineer” is unveiled on the Engineering Quad on Friday. Columnist Saketh Vasamsetti thinks students should pay more attention to campus donations from other classes and faculty members.

[Photo] Appreciate campus memorabilia

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • May 3, 2017
Illinois’ Stephanie Abello tries to beat out a groundball against Rutgers at Eichelberger Field on April 3, 2016. The Illini split a series against Wisconsin this past weekend.

[Photo] Wonderly picks up 18th win in series split against Wisconsin

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • May 1, 2017
Dylan Meyer takes a practice swing at the Demirjian Golf Practice Facility on April 6. Meyer led the Illini to a Big Ten championship last weekend.

[Photo] Men’s golf captures third-straight Big Ten title

By Gavin Good, Assistant sports editor • May 1, 2017
A statue honoring women in engineering titled "The Quintessential Engineer" is unveiled on the Engineering Quad on April 28.

[Photo] What it's like to be a woman in engineering

Nov 30, 2017
Illinois' Alex Jesse goes low to return the ball in the match against University of Kentucky on Friday, Feb. 24 at the Atkins Tennis Center in Urbana.

[Photo] Illinois men’s tennis team sets sights on Big Ten title

By Brian Binz, Staff writer • Apr 26, 2017
Speakers, organizers stand on stage at TedxUIUC. Ted held various talks at the Krannert Center for Performing Arts Sunday.

[Photo] Musk gives inspirational speech at TEDxUIUC

Apr 26, 2017
Alex Diab works the still rings against Minnesota at Huff Hall on Jan. 28. Illinois came in third at last Sunday’s national championship.

[Photo] Illinois men’s gymnastics finish third at nationals

By Will Gerard, Staff writer • Apr 23, 2017
Nick Hardy practices at the Demirjjan Golf Practice Facility on April 6.

[Photo] Meyer leads men’s golf to tournament championship

By Tatiania Perry, Assistant sports editor • Apr 23, 2017
Illinois’ Aron Hiltzik hits an overhead against Kentucky on Feb. 24 at the Atkins Tennis Center. The Illini take on Penn State and Ohio State this weekend. While the team has been inconsistent this season, it is currently riding a winning streak.

[Photo] Illinois men's tennis looks to keep winning streak alive

Apr 19, 2017
Runners cross the finish line in the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon at Memorial Stadium in April 2016. The annual Illinois Marathon will take place this weekend.

[Photo] Minority groups host rally and sit-in to raise awareness

By Taylor Howard, Staff Writer • Apr 19, 2017
Customers found Mashawi Grill unexpectedly closed this Monday with a sign announcing its sale.

[Photo] Mashawi Grill permanently closed

Apr 16, 2017
Dylan Meyer takes a practice swing at the University's outdoor facility April 6. Meyer and Nick Hardy were recently named semifinalists for the 2017 Ben Hogan Award.

[Photo] Evans’ impact felt on and off field for Illinois softball

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Apr 12, 2017
Illinois’ Ines Vias returns a ball during against DePaul at the Atkins Tennis Center on Feb. 19.

[Photo] Women’s track leaves Houston with four event titles

By Meghan Rest, Staff writer • Apr 9, 2017
Chancellor Robert Jones speaks at the sesquicentennial celebration at the Krannert Center on Feb. 28. Seven University faculty members were awarded the 2017 Chancellor’s Academic Professional Excellence Award.

[Photo] Chancellor’s Academic Professional Excellence awards honor University staff accomplishments

By Daily Illini Staff Report • Apr 9, 2017
Dr. Bennet Omalu, sports medicine researcher, speaks about his struggle with depression and alcoholism, emigrating from Nigeria and embracing his individuality at the Illini Union on Wednesday. The event, An Evening with Dr. Bennet Omalu, was hosted by the Illini Union Board and Phi Delta Epsilon. Omalu studies head trauma among athletes, which made a large impact in the field of sports medicine. His research inspired the 2015 film "Concussion," which starred Will Smith.

[Photo] Dr. Bennet Omalu speaks on his life findings

Apr 7, 2017
Illinois' Valerie Bobart running in the Orange and Blue meet at the Armory on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016

[Photo] Illinois women’s tennis looks to bounce back against Indiana and Purdue

By Christian Evans, Staff writer • Apr 5, 2017
Matt Foster on the pommel horse in the meet against Minnesota at Huff Hall on Jan. 28.

[Photo] Oooh Wee Sweet Tea business gives back to black community

By Taylor Howard, Contributing Writer • Apr 5, 2017
Several older goats line up for food in a feeding area while visitors observe and pet them.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Babies and Breakfast

By Jessica Jutzi • Apr 2, 2017
Illinois’ Aleks Vukic hits a forehand in the meet against Kentucky on Feb. 24. Vukic and Vuk Budic won the doubles point against Wisconsin’s Eli Ogilvy and Justyn Levin, aiding in Illinois’ victory against the previously undefeated Big Ten team.

[Photo] Illinois men’s tennis splits weekend series against Wisconsin and Minnesota

By Meghan Rest, Staff writer • Apr 2, 2017
Illinois' Nicole Evans throws the ball from right field in the game against Rutgers at Eichelberger Field on Sunday, Apr. 3, 2016

[Photo] Illinois softball defeats Illinois State at home

Mar 30, 2017
Illinois' Daniela Pedraza Novak returns the ball in the match against Northwestern at the Atkins Tennis Center on Friday, Feb. 26, 2016

[Photo] Illinois women’s tennis team riding winning streak heading into conference play

By Christian Evans, Staff writer • Mar 29, 2017
Illinois' Aleks Vukic returns the ball in the match against University of Kentucky on Friday, Feb. 24 at the Atkins Tennis Center in Urbana.

[Photo] Phi Mu to move into Alpha Rho Chi house

By Karen Liu, Staff Writer • Mar 29, 2017
Illinois' Aleks Vukic strikes back the ball in the meet against University of Kentucky on Friday, Feb. 24 at the Atkins Tennis Center in Urbana.

[Photo] Illinois men's tennis drops two matches out west

Mar 28, 2017
Illinois' Breanna Wonderly pitches in the game against Rutgers at Eichelberger Field on Sunday, Apr. 3, 2016

[Photo] Illini softball opens conference play 3-0 after sweeping Iowa

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Mar 27, 2017
Students wait in line at Brother's Bar.

[Photo] Campus bars lack wheelchair accessibility for students

By Elyssa Kaufman, Staff writer • Nov 28, 2016
Brian Bauer the daily illini Illinois' Stephanie Abello bats in the game against Rutgers at Eichelberger Field on Sunday, Apr. 3, 2016

[Photo] Illinois softball to play in the Clearwater Spring Break Classic

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Mar 15, 2017
Protestors march in response to President Trump’s first travel ban in front of Willard Airport on Jan. 29. Students without citizenship face detrimental consequences because of the ban.

[Photo] Students struggle for citizenship after immigration

By Marissa Plescia, Staff Writer • Mar 15, 2017
The English Building is the home to the department of English, which places 95 percent of students after graduation.

[Photo] English graduates most employed LAS major post-graduation

By Lauren Scafidi, Staff Writer • Mar 14, 2017
Illinois' Matt Foster prepares to mount the pommel horse in the meet against Minnesota on Jan. 28.

[Photo] KAM’s violates Champaign liquor laws, resulting in suspension of license

By Jessica Bursztynsky, Staff Writer • Mar 9, 2017
Illinois men’s wheelchair basketball practices during halftime in the match against Canadian Academy on Jan. 28. The team will head to the National Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball tournament this weekend.

[Photo] Illinois men’s wheelchair basketball team finds laughter before playoffs

Mar 8, 2017
Sebastian Quiana celebrates after a strong performance on the floor in the meet against Minnesota on Jan. 28.

[Photo] Illinois men's gymnast Quiana given Big Ten honor

Mar 7, 2017
Illinois’ Aleks Kovacevic prepares to strike back the ball in the match against University of Kentucky on Friday, Feb. 24 at the Atkins Tennis Center in Urbana. The team is starting to improve now, being 2-1 in the Big Ten and 9-5 overall this season.

[Photo] Illinois begins to improve, now 2-1 in the Big Ten

By Meghan Rest, Staff writer • Mar 6, 2017
A line for Kam's stretches down Daniel St. as people wait to enter and celebrate Unofficial earlier this year. Despite the festivities, the University dropped from No. 3 to No. 14 on the Princeton Review's list of top party schools.

[Photo] Illinois ousted on list of top 10 party schools

Aug 2, 2017
Students exit Kam's during Unofficial on Friday.

[Photo] C-U issues emergency orders for Unofficial 2019

Feb 12, 2019
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