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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
The candidates for student government, Bobby Knier, Raneem Shamseldin and Jesse Tabak, face off in a debate at the Illini Union room 209 on Monday, March 6th.

Illinois Student Government candidates debate campus issues

By Claire Hettinger, News Editor • Mar 6, 2017
Jonathan Morales is remembered by his friends and family as a kind-hearted, genuine man.

In remembrance of Jonathan Morales

By Claire Hettinger and Jason Chun • Mar 5, 2017
Chancellor Robert Jones talks to the crowd before cutting the first slice into the cake celebrating the University's 150th birthday at the Krannert Center for Performing Arts on Tuesday.

University 150-year ‘birthday’ celebration highlights uncertain future

By Claire Hettinger, News Editor • Mar 1, 2017
The Illini Union Bookstore has been running low on books this semester causing a problem for students who end up having to purchase their required books online.

[Photo] University students affected by shortages at Illini Union Bookstore

Jan 23, 2017
Lithium-ion batteries are ubiquitous and can be found in a plethora of devices including Apple's iPhone 5.

In pursuit of the electric car

By Claire Hettinger, News editor • Dec 1, 2016
An exterior view of Lincoln Hall, home to several LAS majors, on October 5th, 2016.

Top spending colleges and departments

By Claire Hettinger, News Editor • Nov 14, 2016
Students are engaged in Professor Lena Hann's last lecture at UIUC. Tuesday, May 3.

UI not exempt from gender inequality

By Claire Hettinger, News Editor • Nov 14, 2016
Students rally at Alma Mater to express dissatisfaction with the president elect on Wednesday night.

Students protest Trump is ‘Not my president’

By Claire Hettinger, News Editor • Nov 9, 2016
Students lineup at the polls in the Union basement for voting in the 2016 election.

[Photo] Record breaking voter turnout likely in Champaign County

Nov 8, 2016
One study published in the BMJ posited that millennial women are rapidly catching up to men when it comes to alcohol intake.

Millennial women close historic drinking gap

By Claire Hettinger, News Editor • Oct 30, 2016
Richard Grant, of Champaign, steps out of the voting booth at the Salvation Army in Champaign, on election day, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012.

Things to know on Nov. 8 Election Day

By Claire Hettinger, News editor • Oct 30, 2016
Students gather at the intersection of Green and Fourth Street after a shooting that took place early Sunday morning.

It happened here: Student witnesses reflect on a night of violence

By Claire Hettinger, Joseph Longo and Samantha Jones Toal • Sep 26, 2016
Students check in at the Career Center on Jan. 27.

Keeping an open mind can lead to career opportunities

By Claire Hettinger, News Editor • Sep 5, 2016
Customers wait in line at the new Kofusion in the Illini Union basement.

The best times and worst times to eat lunch at the Illini Union cafeteria

By Claire Hettinger, News Editor • Aug 30, 2016

Continued censure, increased overtime pay highlights July senate executive committee meeting

By Claire Hettinger, News Editor • Aug 22, 2016
A member of the board of trustees applauses for the new chancellor Robert J. Jones.

New chancellor Robert Jones says “this job is a dream of a lifetime”

By Claire Hettinger, News editor • Aug 22, 2016
The Veteran and United States Flag flank the Wall Of Honor found in the entrance of the Center for Wounded Veterans in Higher Education in Urbana, IL. August 16, 2016.

Clubs, resources for non-traditional students

By Claire Hettinger, News editor • Aug 20, 2016
An university faculty member congratulates new chancellor Robert J. Jones in the Illini Union on Wednesday, June 20th, 2016.

Robert Jones officially approved as chancellor at Board of Trustees meeting

By Claire Hettinger, News Editor • Jul 21, 2016
An university faculty member congratulates new chancellor Robert J. Jones in the Illini Union on Wednesday, June 20th, 2016.

Presumptive chancellor attended welcome reception

By Claire Hettinger, News Editor • Jul 20, 2016
Gov. Bruce Rauner gives a thumbs up after giving his first speech as governor on Monday Jan. 12, 2015 at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield, Ill. (Nancy Stone/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

University funded through December after state legislature approves stopgap funding

By Claire Hettinger, News editor • Jul 1, 2016
Students in Block cheer on athletes during a football game.

10 campus traditions every freshman should participate in

By Claire Hettinger, News editor • May 25, 2016
Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders at the ARC on March 12, 2016. Photo by Lily Katz

Sanders endorses, funds Carol Ammons campaign

By Claire Hettinger, News editor • May 24, 2016

New assistant festival director tackles first Ebertfest, joins community effort

By Claire Hettinger • Apr 11, 2016
Photo courtesy of Muhammad Yousef.

Update: Black Students for Revolution respond to “Humans against Homicidal Apes” Facebook page

By Claire Hettinger, News editor • Apr 8, 2016
The photo Alpha Phi and Acacia apologized for. Photo courtesy of Muhammad Yousuf.

Alpha Phi, Acacia issue statement after alleged racist photo sparks controversy

By Claire Hettinger, News editor • Apr 7, 2016

Undocumented students closer to receiving financial aid

By Claire Hettinger, News editor • Apr 6, 2016

Undocumented students closer to receiving financial aid

By Claire Hettinger • Apr 5, 2016
Tia Mowry talks to students about college at the Illini Union on March 30, 2016.

“Sister, Sister” star Tia Mowry’s 90 degrees of success

By Joseph Longo and Claire Hettinger • Apr 1, 2016

By Claire Hettinger • Mar 28, 2016

Pet-Friendly Places

By Claire Hettinger • Oct 6, 2015
Luxury Housing on UIUC campus at around 7:30 pm. Taken October 5, 2015.

Is luxury living worth the price?

By Claire Hettinger • Oct 6, 2015

Interview tips to help land the job

By Claire Hettinger • Sep 15, 2015

Top 10 interview tips to help you land the job

By Claire Hettinger • Sep 10, 2015
What you need to know as you begin college

What you need to know as you begin college

By Claire Hettinger • Aug 18, 2015

Follow your dreams, despite the odds

By Claire Hettinger • May 10, 2015
Follow your dreams, despite the odds

Follow your dreams, despite the odds

By Claire Hettinger • May 5, 2015

UI seeks support for male sexual assault survivors

By Claire Hettinger • Apr 16, 2015

A 20-Minute cleaning plan to impress your guests this weekend

By Claire Hettinger • Apr 7, 2015
Time to choose: Public, or private?

Time to choose: Public, or private?

By Claire Hettinger • Feb 24, 2015
5 spring break road trip destinations

5 spring break road trip destinations

By Claire Hettinger • Feb 3, 2015
Claire Hettinger and family near the Mendenhall Glacier and Waterfall near Juneau, Alaska, during their vacation in 2012.

Spring break allows for time with family

By Claire Hettinger • Feb 3, 2015
The Schildt's new home in Washington, Illinois.

Gifford, Washington continue to rebuild

By Claire Hettinger • Jan 27, 2015
Making Career Fairs work for you

Making Career Fairs work for you

By Claire Hettinger • Jan 27, 2015
It’s time for a (winter) break

It’s time for a (winter) break

By Claire Hettinger • Dec 9, 2014

New analytical method gives insight into plant evolution

By Claire Hettinger • Dec 3, 2014

Underage Drinking Laws for Dads Weekend 2014

By Claire Hettinger • Nov 11, 2014
The pain doesn’t have to go on forever

The pain doesn’t have to go on forever

By Claire Hettinger • Oct 9, 2014
University disability resources let students stop feeling ashamed of their mental illnesses

University disability resources let students stop feeling ashamed of their mental illnesses

By Claire Hettinger • Oct 8, 2014
Out of the panic

Out of the panic

By Claire Hettinger • Oct 7, 2014
Workers struggle for almost an hour before finally placing the Alma Mater back onto her stand on the corner of Wright and Green on Wednesday, April 9th, right before noon.

Alma Mater back for Commencement

By Claire Hettinger • May 14, 2014
Houses were heavily damaged after a tornado ravaged through Gifford, Ill., on Sunday. According to the National Weather Service, multiple tornadoes touched ground in Champaign County shortly before 1 p.m. Around 12:30 p.m., a tornado warning was issued for Champaign County until 1 p.m. and was later extended to 1:15 p.m. At press time, The Chicago Tribune reported that at least three people were killed across the state due to Sunday's tornadoes and storms. Pekin and Washington, two communities near Peoria, were among the hardest hit.

Tornado devastates Central Illinois; UI students offer help to victims

By Claire Hettinger • May 14, 2014

Research suggests religious education courses improve open-mindedness

By Claire Hettinger • Apr 28, 2014
Photo courtesy of University Police Department

Illinois Student Senate gives half of funds needed for new police dog

By Claire Hettinger • Apr 23, 2014
The newly restored Alma Mater makes her grand return to the University on April 9th, right before noon on the corner of Green and Wright streets.

Alma Mater returns

By Claire Hettinger • Apr 10, 2014
The restored Alma Mater returns to campus Wednesday morning.

The watcher’s guide to Alma Mater’s return

By Claire Hettinger • Apr 9, 2014
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.

Research looks to incorporate next wave of flexible technology

By Claire Hettinger • Mar 19, 2014

YMCA fundraises to fill deficit left by unrenewed grant

By Claire Hettinger • Mar 18, 2014
Students and alumnae pose on top of the Alma Mater during Unofficial festivities on Friday. 

To my drunk and happy children

By Claire Hettinger • Mar 13, 2014

Research suggests traumatic brain injury recovery may be influenced by gene

By Claire Hettinger • Mar 12, 2014
University researchers aim to convert plastic bags to biofuels

University researchers aim to convert plastic bags to biofuels

By Claire Hettinger • Mar 3, 2014
University researchers optimize biofuel potential of sugarcane, sorghum

University researchers optimize biofuel potential of sugarcane, sorghum

By Claire Hettinger • Mar 3, 2014
Good samaritan helps unresponsive man home

Good samaritan helps unresponsive man home

By Claire Hettinger • Feb 27, 2014

Insecure caregivers may contribute to obesity in children

By Claire Hettinger • Feb 20, 2014

Security technology to help students in future careers

By Claire Hettinger • Feb 19, 2014

Inventor hacks student mindsets on campus

By Claire Hettinger • Feb 12, 2014

A second chance for Freeway

By Claire Hettinger • Feb 11, 2014

University research ushers in new rechargeable pacemaker technology

By Claire Hettinger • Feb 4, 2014

University study finds narcissistic traits may be helpful in leaders

By Claire Hettinger • Feb 3, 2014
The Urbana Tree Commission unanimously voted to cut down Urbana’s oldest tree while saving as much of the trunk as possible. Citizens gathered at the meeting to suggest possible uses for the trunk, including using the trunk as a cross section to highlight moments in Urbana history.

Commission votes to cut down tallest tree in Urbana

By Claire Hettinger • Jan 22, 2014

Winter weather severe but not record breaking, says state climatologist

By Claire Hettinger • Jan 16, 2014

Consumers encouraged to read terms and conditions before clicking “I agree”

By Claire Hettinger • Dec 11, 2013

Tornado victims fight for normalcy as the holidays approach

By Claire Hettinger • Dec 9, 2013

UI YMCA loses grant over affiliation dispute

By Claire Hettinger • Nov 18, 2013

YMCA loses grant from Catholic organization

By Claire Hettinger • Nov 14, 2013

Center for a Sustainable Environment may be elevated to institute status

By Claire Hettinger • Nov 12, 2013