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

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

Cecilia Milmoe

Cecilia Milmoe, Features Editor

Hello! My name is Cecilia Milmoe, and I'm a senior in the College of LAS. I started writing for The Daily Illini in fall 2021, and became the Features Editor in fall 2022. Journalism holds a special place in my heart, and I strive to represent as many unique voices as I can. In addition to journalism, I love writing horror stories, reading, alternative fashion and makeup, and my pet bearded dragon named Kalameet. I can't wait to see what this year holds, and I hope to make the most out of my final year at the University!

Hailey Alessandra, senior in LAS, opened a smoke shop off South Sixth Street in Champaign to help fight negative stigmas about girls who smoke. Alessandra hopes to hold a grand opening on Friday.

Hailey’s gets blunt about smoking stigmas

By Cecilia Milmoe, Features Editor February 16, 2023
Campus rallies around Vanilla Bean the squirrel

Campus rallies around Vanilla Bean the squirrel

By Cecilia Milmoe, Features Editor December 28, 2022
Meilin Wang

Ebert Center prioritizes film education

By Cecilia Milmoe, Features Editor November 25, 2022
Best tattoo shop: No Regrets Tattoos

Best tattoo shop: No Regrets Tattoos

By Cecilia Milmoe, Features Editor November 4, 2022
The Illini Dads Association is celebrating its 100-year anniversary. The organization provides students with ways to connect and succeed within the University through scholarships and Dads Weekend.

Dads Association celebrates 100 years

By Cecilia Milmoe, Features Editor October 12, 2022
Students deal with homesickness 6 weeks in

Students deal with homesickness 6 weeks in

By Cecilia Milmoe, Features Editor September 27, 2022
The University of Illinois RiverLab sits at the bank of the Sangamon River in Monticello.  The lab pumps water out of the river, becomes filtered and is automatically sent through different chemical analytics machines that provide the water quality.

UI RiverLab brings laboratory to river

By Cecilia Milmoe, Features Editor September 20, 2022
UI promotes all political beliefs through RSOs

UI promotes all political beliefs through RSOs

By Cecilia Milmoe, Interim Features Editor August 16, 2022
Recent graduates offer advice for incoming students

Recent graduates offer advice for incoming students

By Cecilia Milmoe, Interim Features Editor July 15, 2022
Urbana-Champaign swelters under heatwave

Urbana-Champaign swelters under heatwave

By Cecilia Milmoe, INTERIM FEATURES EDITOR June 27, 2022
Ann Dwyer (bottom right) is seen with other former The Daily Illini staff. Dwyer took on a variety positions when working at The Daily Illini, such as Managing Editor, and since then she now takes on the editor position for the Crain’s Chicago Business.

Ann Dwyer: From neighborhood newspaper to editor

By Cecilia Milmoe, Assistant Features Editor April 7, 2022
Students aboard the 10E Gold MTD bus after the Freshman Welcome Celebration and Convocation on Aug. 20. Students experience difficulties with the MTD buses due to frequent delays and an increase in riders.

Increased ridership results in delays for MTD buses

By Cecilia Milmoe, Assistant Features Editor March 23, 2022
Students call for trigger warnings during class

Students call for trigger warnings during class

By Cecilia Milmoe, Contributing Writer November 24, 2021
A flu-like sickness is making its way around campus as McKinley Health Center urges students to get their flu vaccines.

Flu-like illness spreads on campus

By Cecilia Milmoe, Contributing Writer October 27, 2021
A mock set for the at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts upcoming musical Fun Home” is shown above and was created by scenic designer José Díaz-Soto. Representation is reoccurring theme in the musical.

Representation takes the stage in ‘Fun Home’

By Cecilia Milmoe, Contributing Writer October 7, 2021
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