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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
Cindy Om

Cindy Om, Design Editor

Hi! I’m a senior studying advertising and Spanish from Lake Villa, Illinois. I’ve worked at the DI since freshman year and started as a designer. Outside of the DI, you can find me drinking green tea, listening to Beyonce in a cafe making graphics and doing homework.

[email protected]

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[Photo] Microplastics found to infiltrate Illinois groundwater

By Zack Fishman, Technograph Writer • Mar 7, 2019
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[Photo] Mycology is an ever-expanding field

By Serina Taluja, Assistant Technograph Editor • Mar 7, 2019
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[Photo] Illini compete across coasts to start season

By Meghan Rest, Assistant sports editor • Feb 21, 2019
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[Photo] Exercise in comfort of your own space

By Ava Traverso, Staff Writer • Feb 18, 2019
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[Photo] Storytelling offers happy (job) endings

By Serina Taluja, Assistant Special Sections Editor • Jan 28, 2019
Source: U.S Government Accountability Office

[Photo] Food insecurity leads to federal investigations

Jan 24, 2019
Source: Luc Paquette

[Photo] High school CS initiative offers certification

Jan 24, 2019
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[Photo] Editorial | It takes two seconds to put on a coat

Jan 24, 2019
Source: Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research

[Photo] Government shutdown upsets UI research

Jan 14, 2019
Source: Jeffrey Brown, dean of the Gies College of Business

[Photo] UI insures against drop in Chinese enrollment

By Olivia Welshans, Staff Writer • Dec 10, 2018
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[Photo] Survive holiday season with your significant other

By Serina Taluja, Assistant Special Sections Editor • Dec 3, 2018
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[Photo] TV portrayal of suicide exacerbates issue

Nov 30, 2018
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[Photo] Posting on social media doesn't fix anything

Nov 27, 2018
Source: Pew Research Center

[Photo] Course studies political polarization

Nov 26, 2018

[Photo] Grumpy dads require special attention

By Yoav Margalit, Staff Writer • Nov 1, 2018

[Photo] Enactus project Circle Cycle clears bike clutter

By Nandika Chatterjee, Contributing Writer • Nov 1, 2018
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[Photo] Only you know yourself best

Oct 30, 2018
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[Photo] Hispanic Heritage Month’s importance extends beyond October

Oct 24, 2018
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[Photo] Has Saturday Night Live gotten too political?

By Kaitlyn McCann, Columnist • Oct 20, 2018
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[Photo] Editorial | Look both ways before crossing streets

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • Oct 18, 2018
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[Photo] Campus Charitable Fund Drive promotes spirit of giving

By Sam Schrage, Staff Writer • Oct 17, 2018
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[Photo] Engineering bad politics

Oct 16, 2018
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[Photo] Research aids process for turning water into fuel

By HongBin Jeong, Contributing Writer • Oct 11, 2018
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[Photo] Crisis pregnancy centers must be transparent

Oct 10, 2018
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[Photo] Roommate contracts are not just for residence halls

Oct 5, 2018
Source: Illini Lights Out

[Photo] Illini Lights Out increases sustainability awareness

Oct 4, 2018
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[Photo] New sociology course allows for viewpoint diversity

By Sarah O’Beirne, Staff Writer • Sep 24, 2018
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[Photo] How to defuse a stink bomb: trash cans and cannots

By Yoav Margalit, Staff Writer • Sep 24, 2018
Source: Inside Higher Ed

[Photo] Counseling center works to combat suicide rate

Sep 20, 2018
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[Photo] ‘Women and Ideas in Engineering’: a story of resilience

By Molly Zupan, Special Sections Editor • Sep 20, 2018
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[Photo] A CRISPR approach to gene editing

By Yoav Margalit, Staff Writer • Sep 20, 2018
Source: Office of University Relations

[Photo] Enrollment in U of I system increases for sixth straight year

Sep 14, 2018
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[Photo] Colin Kaepernick is not a traitor

By Jaime Watts, Columnist • Sep 13, 2018
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[Photo] Students land influential internships despite having little experience

Sep 6, 2018
Source: Federation of American Scientists

[Photo] GEO remains unshaken by Janus v. AFSCME ruling

Sep 4, 2018

Tips and tricks on how to survive Quad Day

By Cindy Om, Design Editor • Aug 24, 2018
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[Photo] Left unsatisfied? Start your own RSO

Aug 24, 2018
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[Photo] Quad Day is over, now what?

Aug 24, 2018

How to make your room feel cozy on a budget

By Cindy Om, Design Editor • Aug 22, 2018

How to make campus feel like home

By Cindy Om, Design Editor • Aug 15, 2018
Purity performing at Canopy Club on Halloween in Urbana. Design editor Cindy recommends Canopy Club as a place to go for a concert.

Where to get your art fix filled

By Cindy Om, Design Editor • Jul 17, 2018
Easy, fun classes to take at the University

Easy, fun classes to take at the University

By Cindy Om, Design Editor • May 20, 2018
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[Photo] Keep an open mind about living with someone new

May 20, 2018
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[Photo] Destressing from your hectic campus lifestyle

May 20, 2018
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[Photo] Stay connected with friends over summer break

By Hayley Nagelberg, Columnist • May 3, 2018
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[Photo] Alfie Evans belonged to his parents

May 2, 2018
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[Photo] Kanye West tests the bounds of free thinking

Apr 30, 2018
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[Photo] Q & A with LAS adviser Barbara Hall

By Yifan Gu, Staff Writer • Apr 30, 2018
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[Photo] Senioritis: a survival guide

By Yoav Margalit, Staff Writer • Apr 30, 2018
Source: Champaign County Jail Records and U.S. Census Bureau

[Photo] Racial disparity persists in Champaign law enforcement system

Apr 23, 2018
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[Photo] You don’t have to keep in touch with friends

By Sandhya Sivakumar, Columnist • Apr 19, 2018
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[Photo] Going solar: Urbana family uses renewable energy

Apr 16, 2018
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[Photo] University student develops handheld body composition tracker

By Arden Youn, Staff Writer • Apr 26, 2018

[Photo] Intense foreign language courses keep costs low while expanding

By Haipei Wu, Staff Writer • Apr 12, 2018
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[Photo] Editorial | Water Day can be every day

Apr 12, 2018
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[Photo] Thank you, Mom, for everything that you do

Apr 12, 2018
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[Photo] Saluting the awesome non-moms in our lives

Apr 12, 2018
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[Photo] Atrocities should be recognized no matter the day

By Hayley Nagelberg, Columnist • Apr 9, 2018
Source: Division of Management Information

[Photo] More financial aid is being awarded, but not to more students

Apr 5, 2018
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[Photo] Illinois alumnus thrives with autism during recital

Apr 3, 2018
Source: Adam D. Fein

[Photo] Summer courses help ease academic burden

Apr 2, 2018
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[Photo] Campus should be treated with respect

Mar 27, 2018
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[Photo] As Facebook moves closer, users must move away

Mar 26, 2018
Source: National Weather Service

[Photo] University works with local community to prepare for severe weather season

Mar 26, 2018
Source: Creditcards.com

[Photo] Students spending habits call for early credit-building

Mar 26, 2018
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[Photo] University RSO She's the First contributes to global cause

Mar 26, 2018
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[Photo] Take a chance on music outside your comfort zone

Mar 23, 2018
Source: ICE.gov

[Photo] Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents conduct searches in C-U

Mar 15, 2018
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[Photo] Bless up with the sun up

Mar 14, 2018
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[Photo] Chinese restaurants fail to present Chinese culture

Mar 13, 2018
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[Photo] With current consumption levels, temperatures predicted to rise across America

Feb 9, 2018
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[Photo] Instapoetry lacks depth and substance

Mar 7, 2018
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[Photo] Recent protests display power in social media

Mar 5, 2018
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[Photo] Moving from drunk to drastic: alcohol poisoning and you

Mar 2, 2018
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[Photo] Unofficial: 22 years too long

Mar 1, 2018
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[Photo] Is Unofficial really worth the risk?

Mar 1, 2018
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[Photo] Editorial | Put the St. Patrick’s Day back in Unofficial

Mar 1, 2018
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[Photo] Intro classes aren't providing enough

Mar 1, 2018
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[Photo] Toxic masculinity, racism fuel shooting epidemic

Feb 28, 2018
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[Photo] Science of Food Preparation course offers nutrition, basic cooking education

Feb 27, 2018
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[Photo] Crisis Nursery, CASA gives safe environment for children in need

Feb 14, 2018
Source: Illinois State Water Survey

[Photo] Snowfall this winter is still below average

By Jiejie Wang, Staff Writer • Feb 12, 2018
Source: Thomas Hardy

[Photo] UI staff reduction to increase efficiency

Feb 12, 2018
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[Photo] Make an effort to connect with alumni

Feb 10, 2018
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[Photo] A call for the end of frat culture

Feb 10, 2018
Source: Office of Financial Aid

[Photo] University striving for better tuition deals similar to 'Go Blue Guarantee'

Feb 8, 2018
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[Photo] Networking skills should be taught in class

Feb 7, 2018
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[Photo] GEO strike on the horizon poorly reflects University

Feb 2, 2018
Source: Collegedata

[Photo] University battles out-migration with fourth straight tuition freeze

Feb 1, 2018
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[Photo] Don't let the winter blues get to you

Jan 27, 2018
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[Photo] ARC’s sushi class encourages healthier eating habits, endorses student wellness

Jan 24, 2018
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[Photo] Relief for the incarcerated should go alongside legalization

Jan 16, 2018
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[Photo] Learn lessons from elders to avoid mistakes

Jan 16, 2018
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[Photo] Stay focused despite criticism

Jan 8, 2018
Source: Mozilla

[Photo] Professors give input on net neutrality

Dec 11, 2017
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