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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
A student holds their phone with ChatGPT open.

[Photo] ChatGPT isn’t intelligent — can it really do your homework?

By Alice Mei, Staff Writer • November 28, 2024
Thomas Siebel interacts with students at the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science on Oct. 18.

[Photo] Thomas Siebel, Chancellor Jones, President Killeen speak at science center dedication

By Qaasim Jatoi and Ryan Pearlman • October 21, 2024
A stone statue depicting a hunched person situated behind Foellinger Auditorium and surrounded by greenery.

[Photo] Opinion | Why don’t we care about each other?

By Grayson Hodson, Columnist • September 25, 2024
The Mechanical Fourier Synthesizer located on the second floor of Altgeld Hall.

[Photo] Altgeld Analyzer continues computations after 100 years

By Naveed Ahmed, Staff Writer • September 29, 2024
A picture of Foellinger Auditorium as the sun sets.

[Photo] Federal complaint to OCR says UI offers 42 ‘discriminatory’ scholarships

By Mary Piacente, News Editor • August 22, 2024
Assistant Professor Augustus Wood from the School of Labor & Employment Relations speaks to students in the encampment on the morning of Wed. May 1.

[Photo] UI professor details risks faculty run while supporting student protest

By Michael Bales, Senior Copy Editor • May 1, 2024
People gather at the Main Quad in the evening to view a screening held at the Palestine encampment protest on Monday night.

[Photo] Live coverage: Day 2 of SJP, ASA encampment continues on Main Quad

By The Daily Illini News Staff • April 29, 2024
William Hohe, a junior in Media, at their solo art exhibition “William’s Summer of Rest & Relaxation” in the Illini Union’s Art Gallery, 2023.

[Photo] A glimpse into the life of UI student artist William Hohe

By Sam Gregerman, Senior Feature Reporter • May 2, 2024
Students from the University gather to Alma Mater for an encampment protest on Friday morning, April 26. The protest was met with action from University Facilities & Services as well as UIPD leading to one arrest being made.

Gallery | Conflict arises at Alma Mater during encampment for Palestine

By Isaac Pinkus, Damini Rana and Alyssa Shih • April 26, 2024
Students from the University gather to Alma Mater for an encampment protest on Friday morning, April 26. The protest was met with action from University Facilities & Services as well as UIPD leading to one arrest being made.

[Photo] Palestine Encampment

April 26, 2024
University police take a hold of protestor as they proceed to put them under arrest.

[Photo] Live coverage: Students supporting Palestine hold encampment at Alma Mater

By The Daily Illini News Staff • April 26, 2024
People converse outside the entrance to Virginia Theater on West Park Avenue for Ebertfest on April 17

[Photo] Michael Barker honored at Ebertfest day 2, ‘The Teachers’ Lounge’ sparks debate

By Saagar Kolachina, Staff Writer • April 21, 2024
The statue of Roger Ebert outside the Virginia Theater in downtown Champaign during Ebertfest on April 17.

[Photo] Ebertfest celebrates 25 years with gripping ‘Star 80’ as opening night showcase

By Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer • April 19, 2024
The CBTF sign posted in the Chemistry Annex at 601 S. Mathews Ave. in Urbana.

[Photo] CBTF unveils new laboratory in Chemistry Annex

By Qaasim Jatoi, Staff Writer • April 10, 2024
Alex Epstein giving his talk on the moral case for fossil fuels on March 26 at the Illini Union.

[Photo] Alex Epstein hosts ‘Moral Case for Fossil Fuels and Fossil Future’

By Michael Sweeney, Staff Writer • March 29, 2024
A customer waits for there order at the counter of Caffe Paradiso on Feb. 29.

[Photo] Best of CU | Best Study Spot — Food: Caffe Paradiso

By Kristina Muharremaj, Staff Writer • March 28, 2024
Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity located on Daniel St. on Feb. 29.

[Photo] Best of CU | Best Frat to Take Your Mom: Alpha Delta Phi

By Ella Narag, News Editor • March 28, 2024
Caffe Paradiso, a coffee shop located at 801 S. Lincoln Ave., has a generally rustic and natural feel and is filled with plants and pleasant aromas.

[Photo] Best of CU | Best Coffee Shop: Caffe Paradiso

By Ella Narag, News Editor • March 28, 2024
The Diana fountain sits outside the Illini Union, depicting Diana, goddess of the hunt, animals and fertility, on Feb. 29. The fountain sits on the west side of the building.

[Photo] Best of CU | Best Fountain: Illini Union Diana Fountain

By Michael Sweeney, Staff Writer • March 28, 2024
Flyer for the Spring 2024 Student Elections placed near Illini Union

[Photo] A guide to ISC president, vice president tickets

By Michael Bales and Ashwin Padmanabhan • February 27, 2024
On Jan. 25, Facilities & Services worked to remove snow accumulation from the winter storm that morning. Early in the day, there was heavy snowfall and conditions were slippery.

Gallery | DI Photo year in review: Favorite captured moments, photos of 2023

By Jacob Slabosz, James Hoeck, Jack Larson, Angel Saldivar, Candice Zhou, Elena Baker, Jacoby Banks-Hull, Eric Chiang, Anika Khandavalli, Sofi Klein, Olivia McAfoos, Anh Khoi-Pham, Isaac Pinkus, Emma Pyatt, Damini Rana, Anne Schmidt, Alyssa Shih, Matt Stepp, Lucas Sun and Daniel Zhou • December 31, 2023
Rumors of Fleetwood Mac perform at Virginia Theater on Nov. 15.

[Photo] Rumours of Fleetwood Mac make Champaign debut

By Angelica Milkie, Staff Writer • November 20, 2023
Poet Ada Limón speaking at the Spurlock Museum on Oct. 12, 2023.

[Photo] Poet Laureate Ada Limón shares honored work at Spurlock Museum

By Magdalena Neff, Contributing Writer • October 13, 2023
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