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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

Bryana Perez

Bryana Perez, Senior Arts & Entertainment Editor

Hi! My name is Bryana, and I am a sophomore double-majoring in clinical/community psychology and Spanish with a minor in adult development. I joined The Daily Illini in Fall 2024 as a reporter and worked my way up to Senior Arts & Entertainment Writer in my second semester. When I am not writing for The DI, I enjoy binge-watching a good show, listening to a podcast or exploring new spots around Champaign-Urbana! I love learning more about the C-U community and sharing unique stories, so for any inquiries, contact me at my email below!

‘Dance Nation’ explores raw, relatable chaos of girlhood

‘Dance Nation’ explores raw, relatable chaos of girlhood

By Bryana Perez, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter May 17, 2025
Freshman in college walks around alone, after having troubles making friends on a cloudy Friday, April 25.

An introvert’s guide to Welcome Week at UI

By Bryana Perez, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter May 8, 2025
Advocates call for action beyond Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Advocates call for action beyond Sexual Assault Awareness Month

By Bryana Perez, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter May 1, 2025
Good Judys owners Jeffery and Dakota Thomas-Wilhelm wash dishes together on March 21. The couple, originally from Iowa, opened the espresso and bagel bar in January 2024.

Good Judys builds connections a dozen bagels at a time

By Bryana Perez, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter April 10, 2025
Flying Machine Avionics, a coffee shop on South First St., hosted art pieces by Ray Glass as a part of Boneyard Arts Festival, held from April 4 to April 6.

Boneyard Arts Festival celebrates creativity in CU

By Bryana Perez, Senior Arts & Entertainment Writer April 8, 2025
(Left to right) DoubleSpot team Wei-Jui Chen, Chien-Hsuang Chang and Sean Chang

UI student startup DoubleSpot lands partnership with SCD

By Bryana Perez, Contributing Writer November 14, 2024
The sun shines on KAMS located on E. Green Street on Oct. 17, 2023, as cars drive by.

KAMS and The Red Lion’s upgrades spark reactions

By Bryana Perez, Contributing Writer October 28, 2024