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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
Political climate change

Political climate change

By Charlotte Collins, Staff Writer • June 18, 2018
A quiet crisis: A conversation on mental health, suicides on campus

A quiet crisis: A conversation on mental health, suicides on campus

By Charlotte Collins, Video Editor • December 11, 2017

[Video] Armory Innovation Spaces reimagine the classroom experience

By Vivienne Henning, Assistant news editor • September 7, 2017
The BeamWork class, led by instructor Sara, works on strength of mind and body at the ARC.

Choose your fitness adventure: ARC or CRCE

By Charlotte Collins, Video editor • August 1, 2017
Being a supportive younger sibling to a graduating senior

Being a supportive younger sibling to a graduating senior

By Charlotte Collins, Video Editor • May 1, 2017
Traditional polling methods not adding up

Traditional polling methods not adding up

By Charlotte Collins, Staff Writer • April 20, 2017

Illini Moms on the Quad

By Charlotte Collins and Ju Yeon Kim • April 9, 2017

[Video] Baby goats warm community hearts

By Marissa Plescia, Staff writer • April 3, 2017

[Video] WATCH: Cracked debuts Green Street storefront

By Charlotte Collins and JuYeon Kim • March 28, 2017
Students and community members gathered in protest of President Trump's recent executive order banning the immigration of people from seven Middle Eastern countries.

Trump’s travel ban: Student groups host protest on Main Quad

By Charlotte Collins and Aaron Navarro • January 30, 2017
Members of Alpha Phi Alpha pose outside of Krannert after a step show last year.

Black fraternities work to register voters in line with historic purpose

By Charlotte Collins, Assistant On-Air News Editor • October 31, 2016

[Photo] Wilson outlines initiatives promoting diversity and inclusion

By Daily Illini Staff Report • December 7, 2015

Police Blotter for Dec. 1, 2015

By Charlotte Collins • December 1, 2015

Police Blotter for Nov. 30, 2015

By Charlotte Collins • November 30, 2015

[Photo] Creation of 'Illini White Student Union' sparks both national following and outrage

By Samantha Jones Toal • November 29, 2015

[Photo] Editorial: Inherent shame in "White Student Union" page

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • November 29, 2015

Graduate Employees’ Organization stands in solidarity with Black Student for Revolution

By Charlotte Collins • November 25, 2015
Students advocate for racial equality at a rally on the Main Quad on Nov. 18.

Black Students for Revolution call for change at UI

By Charlotte Collins • November 21, 2015
Students advocate for racial equality at a rally on the Main Quad on Nov. 18.

UI students at solidarity event push for 'revolution'

By Charlotte Collins • November 19, 2015
IL among growing list of states banning refugees

IL among growing list of states banning refugees

By Charlotte Collins • November 18, 2015
Finding freedom from a binding binary

Finding freedom from a binding binary

By Charlotte Collins • November 17, 2015

Killeen to hold “office hours” in effort to provide direct accessibility to students

By Charlotte Collins • November 16, 2015

Employee organization rallies to draw attention for child development workers’ contracts

By Charlotte Collins • November 12, 2015

UI employees rally for fair wages

By Charlotte Collins • November 12, 2015

Body found near Illinois Terminal by University students

By Charlotte Collins • November 10, 2015

Police blotter for Nov. 9, 2015

By Charlotte Collins • November 9, 2015

Aggravated battery Sunday in Sixth St. garage

By Charlotte Collins • November 3, 2015

Police blotter for Nov. 3, 2015

By Charlotte Collins • November 3, 2015

Police blotter for Oct. 14, 2015

By Charlotte Collins • October 14, 2015

[Photo] Technology Services combats ongoing Wi-Fi complaints

By Joe Longo • October 12, 2015
E. Jason Wambsgans tribune news service U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin celebrates his defeat of Republican challenger Jim Oberweis at his election night party at the Westin River North in Chicago on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014.

Durbin, Franken propose open source textbooks act

By Charlotte Collins • October 9, 2015

Blotter for Oct 1, 2015

By Charlotte Collins • September 30, 2015

Small Animal Clinic searches for escaped falcon

By Charlotte Collins • September 24, 2015

55 students to travel with Newman to see Pope

By Charlotte Collins • September 23, 2015

Three University faculty members to be recognized in BTN special for their accomplishments

By Charlotte Collins • September 18, 2015
New Companion app walks students home virtually

New Companion app walks students home virtually

By Charlotte Collins • September 15, 2015

Clinton's College Compact Plan appeals to students with loan refinancing options

By Charlotte Collins • September 9, 2015

Increased federal aid, rise in tuition linked says to Federal Reserve report

By Charlotte Collins • September 1, 2015
Photo Courtesy of Chad Webb The flexible technology acts similarly to a child's temporary tattoo and adheres to the user's skin. John Rogers, professor of materials science and engineering, said his team is interested in working with electronics beyond the capabilities of what current technology that devices use.

John Rogers set to leave campus in Fall 2016

By Charlotte Collins • September 1, 2015

Police Blotter for Aug. 31, 2015

By Charlotte Collins • August 31, 2015

New UIPD notification system to replace Crime Alerts

By Charlotte Collins • August 28, 2015

Killeen announces transition team for College of Medicine

By Charlotte Collins • August 25, 2015

How to spend money responsibly in college

By Charlotte Collins • July 17, 2015

How to get yourself motivated for class

By Charlotte Collins • July 7, 2015

A procrastinator's guide to success

By Charlotte Collins • May 26, 2015
A picture of Vicente Mundo sits next to candles placed on a table during a vigil for Mundo at the La Casa Cultural Latina on Monday.

Looking back on coverage of Vicente Mundo and Cristian Zamora

By Charlotte Collins • May 10, 2015

ISS allocates funds for Spring Lobby day

By Charlotte Collins • March 19, 2015

Student Body President invited to White House to discuss Title IX recommendation

By Charlotte Collins • March 18, 2015

ISS budget task force looks to lobby Rauner budget cuts

By Charlotte Collins • March 17, 2015

ISS debates possibility of U.S. minority class requirement

By Charlotte Collins • March 12, 2015
ISS, PSA promotes religious diversity on campus

ISS, PSA promotes religious diversity on campus

By Charlotte Collins • March 11, 2015
New student trustee Jaylin McClinton

Newly-elected student trustee Jaylin McClinton talks goals, inspirations

By Charlotte Collins • March 10, 2015
La Casa set up a shrine dedicated to Cristian Zamora, including cards to sign for the family.

La Casa Cultural Latina defines community in the wake of Zamora loss

By Charlotte Collins • March 10, 2015
Friends, family remember Zamora’s ‘energetic’ life

Friends, family remember Zamora’s ‘energetic’ life

By Charlotte Collins • March 9, 2015

ISS forms budget task force against Rauner proposed cuts

By Charlotte Collins • March 5, 2015
University proposes legislation to change financial aid rules for undocumented students

University proposes legislation to change financial aid rules for undocumented students

By Charlotte Collins • March 3, 2015

VetMed students, staff hope for a CUMTD route to south campus

By Charlotte Collins • March 2, 2015
Daniel Gonzalez

Vicente Mundo death result of plans gone awry, according to suspects

By Charlotte Collins • February 24, 2015

ISS committee discusses concerns on University proposed College of Medicine

By Charlotte Collins • February 16, 2015
University police, University Housing, the Counseling Center and other organizations gathered to discuss campus safety.

Campus representatives discuss safety, racism

By Charlotte Collins • February 12, 2015

ISS takes oppositional stance to new Title IX recommendation

By Charlotte Collins • February 11, 2015
Cristian Antonio Zamora has not been seen since Dec. 31, according to Champaign Police Department Detective Sergeant Dennis Baltzell.

Leads gone cold in Zamora disappearance investigation

By Charlotte Collins • February 10, 2015

Vicente Mundo memorial set for Saturday in Chicago

By Charlotte Collins • February 5, 2015
Families of missing UI student, recent graduate bond over similar tragedies

Families of missing UI student, recent graduate bond over similar tragedies

By Charlotte Collins • February 2, 2015

ISS takes steps toward filling its open positions

By Charlotte Collins • January 29, 2015

ISS defines success for “It’s on us” campaign

By Charlotte Collins • January 29, 2015

ISS looks ahead to lobbying in spring semester

By Charlotte Collins • January 22, 2015
Senator Dick Durbin, one of the keynote speakers at ABTS Winter Conference, speaks.

University sends ISS delegates to Association of Big Ten Students Winter Conference

By Charlotte Collins • January 21, 2015
Urbana Residents opposed to Carle Foundation Hospital's status tax exemption for charity work have been posting signs in their yards to show their disapproval.

City of Urbana and Carle at odds

By Charlotte Collins • December 16, 2014

Tuition Policy Advisory Committee recommends increase in tuition

By Charlotte Collins • December 11, 2014

Community-wide Stand Up for Justice protest to take place Friday

By Charlotte Collins • December 11, 2014
Students gather at the Alma Matar to protest in a movement against police brutality.

Students demonstrate ‘die-in’ against police targeting African Americans

By Charlotte Collins • December 9, 2014

Obama’s executive action, campus documentary screening open discourse for undocumented students

By Charlotte Collins • December 8, 2014

ISS releases second PSA for It’s On Us campaign

By Charlotte Collins • December 4, 2014

University It’s On Us campaign leads by example

By Charlotte Collins • November 28, 2014

Proposed neutrality resolution ends in ISS subcommittee

By Charlotte Collins • November 20, 2014

Students divided over whether ISS should have a stance on boycotts or movements

By Charlotte Collins • November 19, 2014

Students vocalize concern over ISS proposed non-discriminatory alignment resolution

By Charlotte Collins • November 13, 2014

Big Ten student leaders plan green association

By Charlotte Collins • November 10, 2014

Student Body President Mitch Dickey pushes for same-day voting registration next year

By Charlotte Collins • November 6, 2014
Champaign police chief Anthony Cobb speaks to students regarding recent crimes during a public forum held by the Illinois Student Senate and University of Illinois Police Department.

UIPD, ISS hold forum to address recent crimes

By Charlotte Collins • November 5, 2014

Absentee voting trends upward, students send ballots home

By Charlotte Collins • October 30, 2014
Ann Callis, Democratic congressional candiate for the 13th District, spoke to student supporters at a rally in the Illini Union Sunday on how to encourage people to vote in the upcoming Nov. 4 Midterm elections. 

Democratic candidates Callis, Ammons make UIUC stop on the campaign trail

By Charlotte Collins • October 27, 2014
Snapchat leaks approximately 98,000 pictures, videos

Snapchat leaks approximately 98,000 pictures, videos

By Charlotte Collins • October 21, 2014
City of Urbana expresses displeasure with the Carle Foundation Hospital’s tax exemption.

Lawsuit history between Carle and Urbana provides insight moving forward

By Charlotte Collins • October 15, 2014
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