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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

Brigida Dockus, Photographer

Visitors at last year's craft and vendor fair, held by the Illini Union Board, look at jewelry for sale. The fair will return for this Moms Weekend from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

[Photo] Make the most of Moms Weekend with these events

By Kiran Bond and Matt Troher • April 10, 2023
President and vice president candidates for Illinois Student Government speak at the town hall event on Tuesday.

[Photo] A guide to 2023’s ISG presidential candidates

By Park Mitchell, Staff Writer • March 23, 2023
Illinois Student Government president and vice president candidates Abigail McGuire (left) and Alex Koscielski (right) speak at the Illinois Student Government town hall event on Tuesday.

[Photo] Opinion | Embrace reform, vote for Abby and Alex

By Raphael Ranola, Opinions Editor • March 23, 2023
On Wednesday, the University Facilities & Services team worked to remove snow accumulation from the winter storm that morning. Early in the day, there was heavy snow fall and conditions were slippery.

[Photo] UI operations adjust to winter storm

January 25, 2023
Junior Katie Duong (left) and sophomore Megan Heuser (right) head back out onto the court during their match against Indiana on Feb. 5.

[Photo] Illinois women’s tennis sends duo to ITA National Championships for third time in program history

By Conor Blount, Staff Writer • November 2, 2022
Sophomore Megan Heuser and Junior Kate Duong celebrate a great doubles performance on Feb. 6. In a collective effort, Duong and Heuser won the double draws at Michigan's ITA Midwest Regionals, earning the duo placement in the ITA National Championships.

[Photo] Illini duo earns berth to ITA National Championships, wins Regional Championship

By Conor Blount, Staff Writer • October 24, 2022
Junior Kate Duong competes in her singles match against Illinois State on Feb. 6. Duong and senior Ashley Yeah competed in the ITA All-American Championships this past weekend.

[Photo] Illinois women’s tennis makes noise at ITA All-American Championships

By Conor Blount, Staff Writer • October 4, 2022
Students gather outside the Swanlund Administration Building for the Students for Environmental Change climate strike on Friday. The group began their strike at the Alma Mater statue and walked around the campus with students speaking throughout the march.

[Photo] Students protest in climate strike demanding UI fossil fuel divestment

By Fiza Dahra and Aidan Sadovi • September 26, 2022
A 120W Teal MTD bus arrives at the Pennsylvania Avenue Residence Hall on April 10, 2021. MTD has announced changes to bus routes 22/220 Illini, 12 Teal, 13/130 Silver and the 10 Gold as the beginning of the school year approaches.

[Photo] Planned changes to MTD bus routes take effect

By Willie Cui, News Editor • August 15, 2022
A University of Illinois police car patrols the streets on Sept. 29, 2020. An Illini Alert was sent out regarding shots fired on the corner of Green and Locust on Monday.

[Photo] Shots fired at corner of Green, Locust streets

By Matt Troher, Interim Features Editor • July 4, 2022
A University police car patrols the streets on Sept. 29, 2020. An off-duty UI police officer has been charged with official misconduct on Monday in trying to obtain a personal advantage in pretending to be an undercover cop.

[Photo] UI police officer fired, charged with official misconduct

By Willie Cui, News Editor • June 22, 2022
Illinois women's tennis head coach Evan Clark watches sophomore Kate Duong and freshman Megan Heuser's doubles match against Illinois State on Feb. 6. The team has recruited recruit Violeta Martinez in preparations for the upcoming season.

[Photo] Illinois women’s tennis snags solo recruit Violeta Martinez ahead of the Fall season

By Martin O’Connor, Contributing Writer • June 13, 2022
Drag performers turn up a performance for the audience at a previous performance at the Purim Drag Show on March 10. A brunch event will be held on Sunday at the Holiday Inn which will feature Drag, food, and more.

[Photo] Local drag queen talks drag brunch, importance of inspiring queer youth

By Carolina Garibay, Staff Writer • June 11, 2022
Illinois women's tennis head coach Evan Clark with sophomore Kate Duong during a short break from Duong's singles match against Illinois State on Feb 6. The Illini finished their season with an overall record of 16-9 and an 8-3 conference record.

[Photo] ‘We can beat anyone on any given day’: Illinois women’s tennis achieves winning season with young team

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • May 22, 2022
ARTJ 391: Independent Study in Japanese Aesthetics provides students with a hands-on experience in creating boats utilizing Japanese techniques. The class is held at the Japan House.

[Photo] Japan House boatbuilding course floats Japanese learning styles

By Jacqueline Barba, Staff Writer • April 14, 2022
Lisa Wilson stepped up as the director of the East Central Illinois Refugee Center in Champaign after becoming motivated to promote the rights of immigrants and refugees.

[Photo] HOCU | The woman who finds refugees a home in CU

By Jacqui Nguyen, Staff Writer • April 14, 2022
Freshman Megan Heuser celebrates a victory during her doubles competition with partner Sophomore Kate Duong against Illinois State on Feb. 6. Heuser and Duong won their match against Maryland 6-1 on Friday.

[Photo] Illinois women’s tennis bounces back in Big Ten play with win against Maryland

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • March 26, 2022
Freshman Megan Heuser celebrates with her doubles partner sophomore Kate Duong during their match against Missouri on Feb. 13. The Illini will be home for their next two games against Minnesota on Friday and Wisconsin on Sunday.

[Photo] Illinois women’s tennis prepares to kick off Big Ten play with home matches versus Minnesota, Wisconsin

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • March 17, 2022
Drag queen Smokey Doc performs for the Purim Drag Show at the Canopy Club on Friday. Smokey Doc was one of four student performers that appeared for the show.

[Photo] Purim Drag Show brings Jewish celebration, pride to Canopy Club

By Allyson Lin, Staff Writer • March 15, 2022
Natalie Weissburg, freshman in ACES, talks about the importance of her Jewish upbringing when it comes the variety of celebrations such as Purim, Rosh Hashanah and more.

[Photo] Jewish student reflects on religious celebrations, misconceptions

By Ashleigh Kendrick, Contributing Writer • March 10, 2022
Kate Duong celebrates during her singles competition against ISU on Feb. 6. The Illini will be against Missouri on Sunday.

[Photo] Illinois women’s tennis prepares to host Missouri in Braggin’ Rights

By James Kim, Staff Writer • February 13, 2022
A group of people at the start of the 2021 CU Pride Fest parade that was hosted by Uniting Pride on Sept. 25. Uniting Pride will be hosting a new event, Love Fest, on Feb. 11 and 12.

[Photo] Uniting Pride, Station Theatre prepare for first Love Fest

By Kylie Corral, Staff Writer • February 8, 2022
Illinois women's tennis Megan Heuser prepares to hit the ball back during her double's match with Kate Duong against Illinois State on Sunday. Heuser and Duong won their match and the Illini won 7-0.

[Photo] Illinois women’s tennis maintains perfect home record with win over Illinois State

By James Kim, Staff Writer • February 6, 2022
Abby Cabush and Lauren Beard, athletes on the Illinois Swim & Dive team, walk their friends dog Daisy on the Main Quad Wednesday afternoon.

Gallery | Snow Day gives students a chance to decompress

By Sydney Laput, Cameron Krasucki, James Hoeck, Logan Hodson, Angel Saldivar and Brigida Dockus • February 4, 2022
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[Photo] Best of CU: Best Photo Op

November 3, 2021
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[Photo] Best of CU: Best Thrift Store

November 3, 2021
May Berenbaum, head of the entomology department and director for the CAS, speaks about a year-long initiative on misinformation the Center for Advanced Study has recently begun working on.

[Photo] Center for Advanced Study begins year-long initiative on misinformation

By Lilli Bresnahan, Contributing Writer • October 28, 2021
A group of people hold up a banner folowed by others with baloons at the start of the C-U Pride Parade on Saturday in Urbana.

Gallery | Champaign-Urbana Pride Parade

By Brigida Dockus, Cameron Krasucki, Jacob Wargo, Sydney Laput and Vivian La • September 29, 2021
Two drag queens ride atop a white convertible during the CU Pride Parade on Saturday. The community rallied together in support of pride while honoring AIDS history.

[Photo] CU celebrates annual Pride Parade, honors 40th anniversary of AIDS

By Vivian La, Assistant Daytime News Editor • September 28, 2021
Rita Jasenauskas retrieves water for her garden in Alytus, Lithuania on June 28.

Gallery | How Daily Illini photographers have been spending their summer amidst a flood of reopenings

By Cameron Krasucki, Lanie Hibel, Jacob Wargo, Brigida Dockus and Eliana Chandra • July 6, 2021
Students wait for the bus at the Illini Union on Oct. 7. Embracing everything that college has to offer will prepare you for a better college transition.

[Photo] Do not be afraid of transition to college!

By Royal Shrestha, Staff Writer • July 15, 2021
COVID-19 Wellness Ambassadors walk along the Main Quad on Oct. 7. The Daily Illini reviews influential COVID-19 moments throughout the past year.

[Photo] Looking back at a year of COVID-19 at UI

By Vivian La, Assistant Daytime News Editor • May 10, 2021
Two University police cars and multiple police officers survey campus streets on Sept. 29.

[Photo] Top police reports from 2020-2021

By Vivian La and Willie Cui • May 10, 2021
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[Photo] A campus divided against itself

By Farrah Anderson, Assistant Investigative News & Longform Editor • April 26, 2021
Local children receive candy at a drive-thru trick-or-treating event in Champaign on Oct. 30.

[Photo] Gallery | 2020 Year in Review

By Ryan Ash • December 31, 2020
A pair of students walk past the entrance to a voting site located in Room 104 at the Illini Union on Oct. 23.

[Photo] Election week at the University: high stakes atmosphere can be felt across campus

By Matt Troher, Longform Assistant Editor • November 3, 2020
Zoe Hannon, sophomore in Business, presents her acai bowl in front of Foellinger Auditorium on Friday. Shine Acai opened this May.

[Photo] UI Business student opens Shine Açaí

By Catherine Pavilionis, Contributing Writer • November 2, 2020
Children attending a drive-thru trick-or-treating event at the Champaign County Fairgrounds receive candy on Saturday. Many Champaign-Urbana residents celebrated Halloween with COVID-19 precautions this year.

[Photo] Masked up: County, campus celebrate a COVID-19 Halloween

By Matt Troher, Assistant Longform Editor • November 2, 2020
Voters enter the early voting location located in the ARC. Students share their views on the importance of the 2020 Presidential Election.

[Photo] University students weigh in on importance of election

By Allison Connelly, Staff Writer • October 29, 2020
Student voters check in at tables in Multi-Purpose Room 7 at the ARC on Friday.

[Photo] Opinion | One must accept election outcome

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist • October 28, 2020
A student enters an early voting site in the Illini Union on Friday afternoon. Americans between the ages of 23 and 38 are now the most represented generation in the United States.

[Photo] Understand the political ideology generational gap

By Matthew Beyer, Staff Writer • October 29, 2020
A student enters the early voting site located at the Illini Union on Friday afternoon.

[Photo] First-time voters opt for in-person polling locations

October 26, 2020
A student voter checks in to cast his ballot at the table in Multi-Purpose Room 7 at the ARC on Friday. There are multiple early voting locations on campus.

[Photo] Election judges guide voting smoothly through pandemic

By Elizabeth Sayasane, Features Editor • October 26, 2020
A student enters the early voting site located at the Illini Union on Friday afternoon.

[Photo] First-time voters opt for in-person polling locations

By Alexandra Gergova, Staff Writer • October 26, 2020
University of Illinois police respond to a call at the corner of South Third and East John streets on Sept. 29. A suspect has now been arrested by the Champaign Police Department for a murder committed in February.

[Photo] Suspect arrested in February homicide that left one dead

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • October 7, 2020
Students wait for the elevator at Oglesby Hall on Nov. 11. It is important to practice proper elevator etiquette at your dorm or apartment.

[Photo] Follow elevator etiquette in times of COVID-19

By Matthew Beyer, Staff Writer • October 5, 2020
Anika Nims, assistant manager of the Espresso Royale on Oregon Street, prepares a coffee order on Tuesday. Champaign-Urbana’s Espresso Royale locations reopened under the name Espresso Royale C-U.

[Photo] Historic campus coffee shop, Espresso Royale, weathers the storm

By Karena Tse, Staff Writer • October 1, 2020
People wait in line to order at the Cracked the Egg Came First food truck at Lincoln Square Farmers Market in Urbana on Saturday.

[Photo] Cracked food truck says ‘goodbye’ to CU

By Samantha Boyle, Managing Editor for Reporting • September 23, 2020
A dorm room located at FAR.

[Photo] You are allowed to stay in on weekend nights

By Jillian Little • August 17, 2020
Students enrolled in a Statistics class listen attentively during a lecture at Lincoln Hall Theater on Dec. 3, 2019.

[Photo] Student ambassadors offer unique spin on RSO experience

By Ava Traverso • August 19, 2020
Members of the Illinois Student Government sit together after being interviewed at the ISG Complex on Oct. 12, 2019.

[Photo] RSOs offer leadership opportunities on campus

By Elizabeth Sayasane, Features Editor • August 19, 2020
Yuanrui Chen, a sophomore majoring in Electrical Engineering stands in his single dorm room located at Busey-Evans Residence Hall on March 11.

[Photo] Make friends in your dorm

By Carson Gourdie, Assistant Sports Editor • August 17, 2020
A student takes notes during his statistics lecture in Lincoln Hall Theater on Dec. 3, 2019.

[Photo] University introduces credit/no-credit option for classes

By Aliza Majid, Staff Writer • March 24, 2020
Yuanrui Chen, sophomore in Engineering, stands in his single dorm room located at Busey-Evans Residence Hall. Some dorms and dining halls will remain open through Continued Housing despite the University's transition to online classes. 

[Photo] Coronavirus prevents students from returning home

By Heather Robinson, Assistant Daytime News Editor • March 23, 2020
Andy Fung, a sophomore in DGS looks up the exact address for his residence hall so his ballot may be printed at the Illini Union on March 5.

[Photo] Champaign County primary results

By Salem Isaf, Assistant Daytime News Editor • March 18, 2020
A student checks in to an early voting polling place at the Union on Thursday.

[Photo] Organizations work to boost student voting turnout

By Heather Robinson, Staff Writer • March 7, 2020
Unofficial participants walk down Green Street past the Pizza Hut on Friday.

[Photo] Unofficial 2020: Live updates throughout the day

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 6, 2020
Members of the Hive Society perform at the Illini Union on Friday. The Hive Society is an improv group on campus that allows comedy fans to express themselves and entertain the community.

[Photo] Improv groups on campus find life lessons in comedy

By Jared Ebanks, Staff Writer • March 2, 2020
Student volunteers help Champaign locals file their taxes at Wohlers Hall, 1206 S. Sixth St., on Thursday.

[Photo] University provides free tax assistance for community

By Aliza Majid, Staff Writer • March 2, 2020
A student volunteer pours syrup on a person's plate at the University Place Christian Church on the evening of February 19, 2020.

[Photo] Unseen, unfed: Addressing the stigma

By Zainab Qureshi, Staff Writer • February 27, 2020
Nataly Esparza, junior in LAS and assistant to the director of governmental affairs, answers some inquiries about the resolution she wrote on Friday. The resolution is titled “At Risk of Losing the House.”

[Photo] Illinois Student Government takes interest in U.S. census

By Salem Isaf, Staff Writer • February 13, 2020
Laurie Johnson, professor in LAS, poses with “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” Tuesday. She is currently teaching GER 199/CWL 199: Harry Potter and Western Culture.

[Photo] ‘Harry Potter’ class asks students to analyze western perspective

By Jared Ebanks, Staff Writer • February 6, 2020
Champaign County Sheriff Dustin D. Heuerman explains the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association scholarships in his office Friday. These scholarships are open and available for Illinois residents.

[Photo] Annual scholarship lacks applicants in Illinois

By Luis Velazquez, Staff Writer • February 3, 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.

[Photo] Pre-med student seeks advice from campus resources

By Bella Keys, Staff Writer • January 27, 2020
Magician Giancarlo Bemini performs a trick with an audience member’s friend through the phone during his performance in Lincoln Hall Thursday. The Scholar Support Programs organize similar events each month to give scholars new experiences.

[Photo] Magician Giancarlo Bernini enchants student scholars

By Diana Anghel, Staff Writer • January 27, 2020
People make a Kirby snow sculpture on the Main Quad. Although holiday traditions can be fun, sometimes it’s nice to take a break from cheery carols to do an alternate activity.

[Photo] Spread holiday cheer without sacrificing your sanity

By Clare Budin, Assistant Special Sections Editor • December 5, 2019
A child uses a party popper at midnight on New Year’s Day 2019. As a college student, there are many options for a New Year’s resolution to make the most of your college experience.

[Photo] Tune your New Year’s resolutions to college life

By Cassie Reichert, Staff Writer • December 5, 2019
Students in a statistics class learn in a lecture at the Lincoln Hall Theater on Tuesday afternoon. Multiple advanced level statistics classes have been filled.

[Photo] Students are frustrated over filled statistic classes

By Laszlo Richard Toth, Staff Writer • December 5, 2019
Brigida dockus The Daily Illini A bike rides along a sidewalk in Champaign on Oct. 31. The Urbana City Council has made efforts to increase the areas where they enforce snow plowing; however, the group has been criticized by the community for not making the operation mandatory citywide.

[Photo] Urbana expands snow removal, still not accessible citywide

By Heather Robinson, Staff Writer • December 2, 2019
David Northern (left), chief executive officer of the Housing Authority of Champaign County, discusses the new student voucher program that was passed recently with Executive Assistant, Lily Walton (right) on Nov. 14.

[Photo] Housing approves student voucher programs to fund payments

By Luis Velazquez, Staff Writer • November 21, 2019
Students wait for the elevator at Oglesby Hall in FAR on Monday. Elevators in many campus residence halls have been malfunctioning, inconveniencing students since they use elevators on a daily basis.

[Photo] Malfunctioning elevators pose problems to students

By Laszlo Richard Toth, Staff Writer • November 14, 2019
Jennifer Misuzu Gunji-Ballsrud, director and professor at the Japan House, speaks about a course called "Chado (The Way of Tea)" that she teaches on October 23.

[Photo] Professor examines ‘The Way of Tea’

By Vidushi Bhatia, Contributing Writer • November 12, 2019
Printed tweets with messages and distinct script images made with a printer connected to Twitter in a dorm room at Carr Hall on Oct. 31. Two University students created this printer out of curiosity and desire for a challenge.

[Photo] Students build Twitter-connected printer

By Diana Anghel, Contributing Writer • November 7, 2019
Nancy Torres, junior in Business, explores the capabilities of the virtual reality headset as she plays one of the interactive games on the computer in the Virtual Reality Lab at the Armory on Oct. 2. It is being debated whether VR technology assists in learning and should be implemented in classrooms.

[Photo] Virtual reality remains inaccessible for students with disabilities

By Laszlo Richard Toth, Contributing Writer • October 31, 2019
Members of Graduate Employees' Organization (GEO) stand together in their office on Monday.

[Photo] GEO shows solidarity for Chicago Teachers Union

By Kimberly Belser, Staff Writer • October 30, 2019
Members of Graduate Employees' Organization (GEO) speak about their attempts to maintain equality among graduate employees on Monday.

[Photo] GEO files Unfair Labor Practice against University

By Jose Zepeda, Assistant Daytime News Editor • October 29, 2019
Members of the Students for Justice in Palestine organization (SJP) protest during the Illinois Student Government Meeting at the ARC Multi-Purpose Room on October 23, 2019.

Gallery | Illinois Student Government passes anti-Semitism resolution

By Brigida Dockus, Photographer • October 25, 2019
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