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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

A Q & A with professor and alumnus Mark Wolters

By Bridget Hynes • May 10, 2015
Mark Wolters in 1998 at the Bolivia-Peru border after studying abroad his first semester of senior year.

A Q & A with professor and alumnus Mark Wolters

By Bridget Hynes • May 5, 2015
Moms Weekend: A brief history

Moms Weekend: A brief history

By Bridget Hynes • Apr 7, 2015
West Quad and HERE Champaign townhomes to take root in campustown

West Quad and HERE Champaign townhomes to take root in campustown

By Bridget Hynes • Feb 24, 2015
Eliminating shoe clutter is easy with a simple laundry basket to hold the shoes. 

Maximize apartment space with these DIY hacks

By Bridget Hynes • Feb 24, 2015

A sweet change

By Bridget Hynes • Feb 11, 2015
Vinegar, salt and toothpaste are a few examples of common household items that can be used for spring cleaning purposes.

Go green and spring clean on a budget

By Bridget Hynes • Feb 3, 2015
Students take advantage of the career resources available through the University both at the Career Center and at campus career fairs.

Utilizing career services on campus

By Bridget Hynes • Jan 27, 2015
Reindeer Ranch flourishes in Rantoul

Reindeer Ranch flourishes in Rantoul

By Bridget Hynes • Dec 9, 2014
4. A University student talks on a landline telephone in 1970.

Dads through the decades

By Bridget Hynes • Nov 11, 2014
The Alpha Epsilon Phi House’s 1954 Homecoming decoration. The decoration urges Illinois to “Web Wisconsin.”

A Look Back: Notable Homecomings of the Past

By Bridget Hynes • Oct 20, 2014
Fifth annual Compete for a Cure raised $20,500 for cancer awareness

Fifth annual Compete for a Cure raised $20,500 for cancer awareness

By Bridget Hynes • May 5, 2014
Myers Leonard, 2012 alumnus, and Tyler Griffey, 2013 alumnus, played in the 2012 Compete for a Cure event.

Phi Gamma Nu continues annual fundraiser, Compete for a Cure

By Bridget Hynes • May 1, 2014
The documentary "Bidder 70" features Tim DeChristopher's story of disrupting a federal auction in protest against it selling oil and gas drilling rights in Utah. The film will be shown on the Quad near Anniversary Plaza on Tuesday from 8 to 10 p.m.

Student group hosts outdoor movie showing for Earth Day

By Bridget Hynes • Apr 22, 2014
Portrait of Kelly Roth, Greek of the Week

MCB student graduate after five semesters

By Bridget Hynes • Apr 16, 2014
Kailey Luzbetak, Dave Smulson and Tim Lalla carry Red Bull cases to London, England. The students are members of the Corn Stars team in the 2014 Red Bull Can You Make It competition.

Team Corn Stars backpacks through Europe in Red Bull competition

By Bridget Hynes • Apr 7, 2014

The Origins of April Fools’ Day

By Bridget Hynes • Apr 1, 2014
Photo courtesy of Raena Rubenstein

Mother-daughter duo share sisterhood bond on Moms Weekend

By Bridget Hynes • Apr 1, 2014
Brian Tucker and Nate Leonardi

University Basketball Band members bring back a popular ’90s Blues Brothers tradition

By Bridget Hynes • Mar 19, 2014
Campus Tunnels: An Underground World of Connections

Campus Tunnels: An Underground World of Connections

By Bridget Hynes • Mar 11, 2014
How Unofficial stacks up to other Big Ten school-wide drinking events

How Unofficial stacks up to other Big Ten school-wide drinking events

By Bridget Hynes • Mar 5, 2014
Flying to New Heights: Study Abroad student finds home at the University

Flying to New Heights: Study Abroad student finds home at the University

By Bridget Hynes • Feb 24, 2014
Students listen to a panel discussion on nuances of conducting business in the U.S. at the I Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign on Saturday. The panel discussion was a part of the "Solving the American Employment Puzzle" workshop, hosted by the Engineering Career Services.

Seminar brings international students together to learn American business Etiquette

By Bridget Hynes • Feb 17, 2014
House vs. apartment: the pros and cons

House vs. apartment: the pros and cons

By Bridget Hynes • Feb 11, 2014
UI alum serves as long-time influence on local music scene

UI alum serves as long-time influence on local music scene

By Bridget Hynes • Feb 11, 2014
Bohemia, a new vintage store in downtown Urbana, opened on Nov. 15, 2013, and is owned by local Chambana residents Milea Hayes and Laura Young. A previous version of the photo incorrectly stated that Bohemia opened Nov. 15, 2012. Bohemia opened Nov. 15, 2013. The Daily Illini regrets the error.

New vintage store brings unique items to downtown Urbana

By Bridget Hynes • Feb 3, 2014
Customers at White Horse Inn sing Michael Jackson’s “Billy Jean” early Thursday morning. The John Street bar hosts “Karaoke Night” every Wednesday at 10 p.m.

Campustown proves to be prime location for karaoke enthusiasts

By Bridget Hynes • Jan 28, 2014
Keep your child-like dreams

Keep your child-like dreams

By Bridget Hynes • Jan 28, 2014
From Netflix to checklists: How to transition back to school after a long break

From Netflix to checklists: How to transition back to school after a long break

By Bridget Hynes • Jan 16, 2014

17 Ways to Productively Procrastinate

By Bridget Hynes • Dec 17, 2013

Students celebrate ‘Thanksgivukkah’ at home and on campus

By Bridget Hynes • Dec 2, 2013
The newly opened nine-story Carle Tower houses 136 rooms and consolidates Carle’s Heart and Vascular services. Some student volunteers from the University have been moved to Carle Tower, where they have been able to provide more undivided attention to patients.

New Carle Tower improves student volunteer, patient experiences

By Bridget Hynes • Nov 13, 2013