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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 • March 7, 2019
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[Photo] Mycology is an ever-expanding field

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

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

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

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

[Photo] Food insecurity leads to federal investigations

January 24, 2019
Source: Luc Paquette

[Photo] High school CS initiative offers certification

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

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

[Photo] Government shutdown upsets UI research

January 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 • December 10, 2018
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[Photo] Survive holiday season with your significant other

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

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

November 27, 2018
Source: Pew Research Center

[Photo] Course studies political polarization

November 26, 2018

[Photo] Grumpy dads require special attention

By Yoav Margalit, Staff Writer • November 1, 2018

[Photo] Enactus project Circle Cycle clears bike clutter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

October 5, 2018
Source: Illini Lights Out

[Photo] Illini Lights Out increases sustainability awareness

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

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

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

[Photo] Counseling center works to combat suicide rate

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

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

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

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

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

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

September 6, 2018
Source: Federation of American Scientists

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

September 4, 2018

Tips and tricks on how to survive Quad Day

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

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

August 24, 2018

How to make your room feel cozy on a budget

By Cindy Om, Design Editor • August 22, 2018

How to make campus feel like home

By Cindy Om, Design Editor • August 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 • July 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

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

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

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

[Photo] Racial disparity persists in Champaign law enforcement system

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

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

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

By Arden Youn, Staff Writer • April 26, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 3, 2018
Source: Adam D. Fein

[Photo] Summer courses help ease academic burden

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

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

March 26, 2018
Source: National Weather Service

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

March 26, 2018
Source: Creditcards.com

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

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

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

March 23, 2018
Source: ICE.gov

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

February 14, 2018
Source: Illinois State Water Survey

[Photo] Snowfall this winter is still below average

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

[Photo] UI staff reduction to increase efficiency

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

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

February 10, 2018
Source: Office of Financial Aid

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

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

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

February 2, 2018
Source: Collegedata

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

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

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

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

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

January 16, 2018
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[Photo] Stay focused despite criticism

January 8, 2018
Source: Mozilla

[Photo] Professors give input on net neutrality

December 11, 2017
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