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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
Thomas handles hundreds of cows while also operating heavy machinery daily.

Brittney Thomas: A day in the life of a dairy farmer

By Camille Baer, Contributing Writer • March 6, 2019

UI student purchases coffee house

By Camille Baer, Features Editor • August 27, 2018
Breaking down clubs on campus

Breaking down clubs on campus

By Camille Baer, Feature’s editor • August 24, 2018

Five stages of Move-In Day grief process

By Camille Baer, Features editor • August 22, 2018
The view of various cultural houses on Nevada Street in Urbana. Features editor Camille writes about how registered student organizations are a great resource for finding new friends as an international student.

RSOs help make a big school feel a little smaller

By Camille Baer, Features Editor • August 15, 2018
The best places to study according to your persona

The best places to study according to your persona

By Camille Baer, Features Editor • July 17, 2018
The Japan House is celebrating the 20th anniversary at its permanent location with live performances and a Japanese temple festival.

UI’s best kept secrets

By Camille Baer, Features Editor • May 20, 2018
The newest design to date created by the Analog Outfitters team is called the cadet. Here shows the process of developing a new product, from prototype to final result. With only one knob, the simplified construction focuses simply on excellent sound.

An ode to the past: Analog Outfitters ‘amps’ up sound

By Camille Baer, Assistant features editor • February 22, 2018
Matt Riggs holds an American Lager while standing in a field. The Riggs Beer Company in Urbana, IL is making the final steps to becoming a solar powered brewery.

Riggs Beer Company makes final steps to become solar powered

By Camille Baer, Assistant features editor • December 23, 2017
UIUC Memes for Underfunded Teens tries to adopt corn emoji

UIUC Memes for Underfunded Teens tries to adopt corn emoji

By Camille Baer, Assistant features editor • October 9, 2017
Professor Lena Hann hands out an entertaining prize as her students burst into laughter during her last lecture at Illinois on May 3.

Why you should build valuable relationships with faculty

By Camille Baer, Assistant features editor • August 1, 2017
The Illinettes march in a parade on campus. The Illinettes practice almost every day and most audition for spots before performances.

Illinettes provide positivity through performance

By Camille Baer, Staff Writer • March 13, 2017
Billy Galant

Pizza FM gives listeners a slice of all genres

By Camille Baer, Staff Writer • February 27, 2017
Willie Main, better known as Swill, performs solo. Main is balancing his music career with his University studies.

Q&A: Aspiring artist Swill discusses solo career

By Camille Baer, Staff writer • February 15, 2017
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel speaks on a panel in the Think Chicago job fair at the Siebel Center on Monday, Jan. 30.

ThinkChicago, Rahm Emanuel encourage student entrepreneurship

By Camille Baer, Staff Writer • January 31, 2017
Ellie Hahn

Life Drawing club: an exposé on exposing yourself

By Camille Baer, Staff writer • November 15, 2016
Experiencing abroad: students choose less popular programs

Experiencing abroad: students choose less popular programs

By Camille Baer, Contributing Writer • November 2, 2016
Tour guides inform students about Hidden Histories on Campus.

Hidden History: Students celebrate activism through campus tours

By Camille Baer, Contributing Writer • October 17, 2016
Challah sits on a pan, ready to be baked.

Challah fundraiser helps the hungry

By Camille Baer, Contributing Writer • October 5, 2016
Poster Children (from left): Jim Valentin, Rose Marshack, Rick Valentin and Matt Friscia.

Q & A with Poster Children’s Rick Valentin

By Camille Baer, Contributing Writer • September 20, 2016