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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
Students coming out to enjoy Quad Day on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.

Get involved with campus organizations

By Brooks Berish, Assistant supplements editor • August 18, 2017
Students should stay connected after graduation

Students should stay connected after graduation

By Brooks Berish, Assistant supplements editor • May 1, 2017
Mary Dehaan (left), with her daughter Stephanie Dehaan, (right). Multiple events on campus are provided for families visiting on Moms Weekend, including fraternity events and activities at the Illini Union.

Moms Weekend is more than just a visit

By Brooks Berish, Assistant supplements editor • April 5, 2017

Tips for a successful roommate experience

By Brooks Berish, Assistant supplements editor • February 27, 2017

Valentine’s Day can be independence day for singles

By Brooks Berish, Assistant supplements editor • February 9, 2017
A student engages with a potential employer at the ACES Career Fair at the ARC.

Preparing for career fairs is important

By Brooks Berish, Assistant supplements editor • January 30, 2017
Mitochondria of human colorectal cancer cells HCT116 prepared by Vladimir Kolossov and Jessica Beaudoin. It is one of twelve pieces displayed at Midway Airport in Chicago. Courtesy of the Institute of Genomic Biology.

Unique cell imaging method represents biology’s future

By Brooks Berish, Assistant supplements editor • December 1, 2016
Members of the Board of Directors of the Dads Association. The Dads Association plans a majority of the events for Dads Weekend every year.

Sights To See for First-Time Visitors over Dad’s Weekend

By Brooks Berish, Assistant supplements editor • November 2, 2016
UIUC pep rally from last year's Homecoming.

Student group coordinates Homecoming events

By Brooks Berish, Assistant supplements editor • October 23, 2016
A large selection of organic produce offered at Strawberry Fields natural food market in Urbana that reopened under new ownership on Thursday, July 9.

Off of the meal plan, students have to learn to cook for themselves

By Brooks Berish, Assistant supplements editor • October 9, 2016
Bradley Woodruff, a Career Center staff, prepares to check in students at the Career Center on Tuesday, Jan 27 2016.

Career fairs provide information, opportunities for motivated students

By Brooks Berish, Assistant supplements editor • September 5, 2016

Cultural fraternities and sororities add diverse elements to Greek life

By Brooks Berish, Assistant supplements editor • August 28, 2016
The Girls Next Door perform at Quad Day 2012 on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012.

Logical layout of Quad Day makes finding groups easy

By Brooks Berish, Assistant supplements editor • August 21, 2016

Essential clothes and supplies for freshmen

By Brooks Berish, Assistant supplements editor • August 12, 2016

ARC vs. CRCE: recreation centers on campus

By Brooks Berish, Assistant supplements editor • July 20, 2016

Looking back on my freshman year

By Brooks Berish, Assistant Supplements Editor • May 25, 2016
Moms Weekend: An opportunity to get your Mom involved

Moms Weekend: An opportunity to get your Mom involved

By Brooks Berish • March 30, 2016
An Unofficial silver lining for professors

An Unofficial silver lining for professors

By Brooks Berish • February 29, 2016
The new dorm Wassaja, in the Six Pack is still under construction.

Wassaja Hall: a 'beckoning' home away from home

By Brooks Berish • February 24, 2016
Staying safe over spring break

Staying safe over spring break

By Brooks Berish • February 11, 2016

An applicant's guide to professional social networking

By Brooks Berish • January 28, 2016
Cover your apartment or dorm room door with wrapping paper for an affordable, quick way to spread holiday cheer to all who pass by.

Five cheap n' easy holiday decorations

By Brooks Berish • December 3, 2015
Christopher Downes was crowned King Dad at Memorial Stadium last year.

His Majesty, King Dad

By Brooks Berish • November 4, 2015
Students, faculty and community members briskly begin their run at the Homecoming 5K on Sunday morning.

Homecoming 5K kicks off the week with healthy start

By Brooks Berish • October 14, 2015
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