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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
Students studying at the main stacks of the main library on Tuesday

[Photo] Students satisfied with manually-generated finals schedules

By Ethan Simmons, Staff Writer • May 2, 2019
Students in the basement of the Illini Union on Tuesday. In light of recent concerns about security of internet-connected devices, the state of Illinois has passed new legislation banning manufacturers from collecting audio without consumers’ consent. This new bill will calm the public’s fear of invasion of privacy.

[Photo] Illinois bill to improve privacy on Internet devices

By Luis Velazquez, Staff Writer • Apr 22, 2019
The renovated Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center officially opened April 9. The BNAACC plans to continue collaborating with local civic and student organizations.

[Photo] Cultural center continues spreading awareness, empowerment in new facility

By Kimberly Belser, Staff Writer • Apr 22, 2019
Students at the basement of Illini Union Tuesday, eating lunch and working.

[Photo] Spanish department faces faculty and facility shortages

By Grace Maloney, Staff Writer • Apr 18, 2019
People celebrating Holi at the FAR fields on April 21. The event will take place on Saturday, and all students are welcome to attend.

[Photo] Police Training Institute begins 10-week course for citizens

By Jade Morganfield, Staff Writer • Apr 11, 2019
Students celebrate Holi at the Florida and Lincoln Playing Fields on April 21. Holi is an annual Hindu festival celebrating the arrival of spring and includes throwing colored powder on festival participants.

[Photo] Largest Holi Festival in Midwest region hosted at University

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • Apr 2, 2019
Students rehearse for "Because I Am Your Queen" (a feminist fantasia) at the Illinois Theatre on March 13. The all-female cast enjoys the historic and empowering show.

[Photo] “Because I Am Your Queen” showcases feminism on, off stage

By Zulema Herrera, Contributing Writer • Mar 26, 2019
UIUC Musicology alumnus Dr. Stefan P. Fiol who currently serves as Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology at the College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati discusses "The Song Collector," leading its post-screening dialogue Tuesday at the the Spurlock Museum Knight Auditorium.

[Photo] Award-winning film director visits campus for film screening

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • Mar 12, 2019
Madison Marasco (1) and Rebecca Craddock (8) run in the 1-mile event on Jan. 26 at the Armory. Head coach Michael Turk was inducted into the Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame in April.

[Photo] Turk inducted into Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame

May 12, 2019
Portrait of John Wilkin, dean of libraries and University librarian receives the Hugh C. Atkinson Memorial Award for contributions to library automation.

[Photo] Dean of libraries receives award

Feb 21, 2019
ACTS Campus Ministry Praise Dance Team put on a performance at the 10th annual Gospel Explosion at the Student Dining and Residential Programs

[Photo] University honors Black History Month

By Erica Finke, Staff Writer • Feb 11, 2019
Brian Farber, Executive Assistant to Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, speaking at an ISG meeting about MTD student fees and the number of students who use MTD buses.

[Photo] Student commission opens ballot for spring election

By Ashley Fu, Staff Writer • Feb 5, 2019
UIUC student Jonathan Davis gets first place at Men 800 meter run with a time of 1:52:17.

[Photo] Men’s and women’s track and field recap

By Claire O’Brien, Staff writer • Jan 29, 2019
People stand in line on Wednesday for concessions before the premiere of “American Tap” at The Art Theater.

[Photo] Krannert brings ‘American Tap’ to campus

By The Daily Illini staff report • Jan 22, 2019
Students Kirsten Peterson and Rahul Raju discuss the accessibility of voting locations on Friday at an Illinois Student Senate Complex meeting. ISG has eight senate seats that have not been filled by various colleges on campus.

[Photo] Student volunteers aid grieving children

By Clare Budin, Contributing Writer • Oct 25, 2018
Student model from the class ARCH 536: Planning and Design of Structural Systems, taken at the Temple Buell Art Gallery, in the Architecture building on Monday.

[Photo] Exhibition of student work on transformable structures

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • Oct 24, 2018
Kirsten Peterson and Rahul Raju discuss the accessibility of voting locations at the Illinois Student Senate Complex on Friday.

[Photo] ISG task force boosts voting room visibility

By Madalyn Velisaris, Staff Writer • Oct 22, 2018
Water damage on the second floor of Illini Tower on Oct. 11. The first to fourth floors of the residence hall were flooded on Sept. 25 by a sprinkler in one of the apartments.

[Photo] Illini Tower residents call for resolution of flooding

By Zihan Wang, Staff Writer • Oct 18, 2018
Taken outside the quad Monday, Sept. 10th 2018, this is a portrait of Chris Miner who is a volunteer at FirstFollowers

[Photo] In the name of justice: opportunities for the previously incarcerated

By Eugene White, Staff Writer • Sep 26, 2018
Portraits of Brandon Burditt (MFA acting) and Megan Coffel (lighting design) on the steps of the Krannert Center for Performing Arts on Saturday, Sept. 15th 2018.

[Photo] MFA theatre part II: Acting welcomes newest cohort

By Sidney Madden, Staff Writer • Sep 25, 2018
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[Photo] Graphene improves ancient gilding technique

By Karen Liu, News Editor • Sep 24, 2018
Portrait of Megan Coffel, graduate student in FAA, sitting on the steps of the Krannert Center for Performing Arts on Saturday. Coffel is a MFA student in design who is taking a class this semester that only accepts 10 students every three years.

[Photo] MFA theatre part I: Exploring tech, design and management at Illinois

By Sidney Madden, Staff Writer • Sep 17, 2018
Inside the Bookstore during Back to School Rush week Tuesday Sept. 9th, 2018

[Photo] Behind the scenes at the Illini Union Bookstore

By Vishesh Anand, Staff Writer • Sep 13, 2018
Sheng Shen, Romit Roy Choudhury and Haitham Al-Hassanieh together at CSL 241 after discussing their research with their team.

[Photo] New earpieces could prevent hearing damage

By Eric Rzeszutko, Staff Writer • Sep 10, 2018
T-Pain performs at the Spring Jam 2018 on Sunday.

[Photo] T-Pain swings big on the hits, loses steam on Main Quad

By Thomas Block, Staff Writer • Apr 30, 2018
Ashli Anda and Bruce Kovanen GEO members discussing social inequality and GEO's role and experience during the strike.

[Photo] Urban Planning class hosts discussion with GEO

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • Apr 17, 2018
Sampson with his owner at Beckman Institute Marine Lab. Sampson, a trained service dog who works with Joey Ramp, was nominated for the American Humane Hero Dog Award and brings awareness to the impact service dogs have.

[Photo] Sampson the service dog inspires support for research at University

By Sam Schrage, Staff writer • Mar 26, 2018
John Wilkin was the interim provost and vice channeler for academic affairs. He is now the dean of the University Library where he poses for this portrait.

[Photo] University in search of replacements for interim positions

By Jiejie Wang, Staff Writer • Mar 15, 2018
Students trustee candidates debate during the Student Trustee Debate on Mar. 6.

[Photo] Students pass, fail various referendums, elect new student government

By Samantha Boyle, Staff Writer • Mar 13, 2018
Green Street is under construction around the corner of Second and Third streets.

[Photo] Parts of Third Street to close with next phase of MCORE construction

By Haipei Wu, Staff Writer • Mar 8, 2018
Incoming Student gathering at the Campus Tour starting point on Tuesday.

[Photo] University protects applicants who participate in peaceful protests

By Madelyn Foster, Staff Writer • Mar 8, 2018
GEO protesters strike on the Main Quad on Monday.

[Photo] GEO issues proposed demands, will strike on Unofficial

By Andrea Flores, Assistant Daytime News Editor • Mar 1, 2018
A portrait of Rob Keenan.

[Photo] Irish exchange students talk ‘twisted, transmoglified, and dushty’ Unofficial party culture

By Molly Zupan, Staff writer • Mar 1, 2018
New senate members are sworn in during the Illinois Student Government meeting Wednesday.

[Photo] ISG mandates CPR training for new students, recommits to Middle Eastern and North African Cultural Center

By Cori Lippert, Staff Writer • Feb 28, 2018
Luis Jaime walks into the men's locker room at Campus Recreation Center East on Feb. 23.

[Photo] New policies prohibit cell phone usage in Campus Recreation locker rooms

By Therese Pokorny, Contributing Writer • Feb 28, 2018
Students sitting outside of the Studio Theater in the Krannert Center located at 500 S Goodwin Ave in Urbana.

[Photo] Theatre program offers students incomparable professional experience

By Dominic Rose, Staff writer • Feb 21, 2018