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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
Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders at the ARC on March 12, 2016. Photo by Lily Katz

UI ‘Feels the Bern’

By Abigale Svoboda and Declan Harty • March 13, 2016

Profiting at the pump: Low gas prices lead to consumer spending

By Declan Harty • March 10, 2016
Gas prices across the nation have hit recent lows as a result of the fall of crude oil. The drop in gas prices is leading consumers across the U.S. and in Champaign-Urbana to spend more on other goods.

Profiting at the pump: Low gas prices lead to consumer spending

By Declan Harty • March 9, 2016
Be there for your roommates

Be there for your roommates

By Declan Harty • February 24, 2016
The University is still standing strong in the midst of hundreds of closures — including universities, government programs and resource centers — due to the state budget impasse. President Obama addressed the Illinois legislature Wednesday stating his disappointment with bipartisan conflicts.

[Photo] UI revenue makes difference in state budget standstill

By Samantha Jones Toal • February 10, 2016
UPDATED: Champaign County accounts for mere percentage of campaign donations

UPDATED: Champaign County accounts for mere percentage of campaign donations

By Declan Harty • February 1, 2016
Multiple media outlets reported Tuesday night that former Illini football player and Washington University at St. Louis Athletic Director Josh Whitman will be tapped as the next Illinois Athletic Director by Interim Chancellor Barbara Wilson. 

[Photo] Students must take initiative to make campus inclusive

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • January 28, 2016
Interim Chancellor Barbara Wilson speaks with The Daily Illini's Editorial Board on Jan. 14 at the University of Illinois-Chicago campus. Wilson discussed the University's search for a new athletic director, among many other University-related matters.

[Photo] Editorial: UI athletic director search must be done right

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • January 25, 2016
Illinois' students gather together to commemorate the victims of the recent attacks at the Main Quad on Nov. 18. 2015.

Describing terror in the 'City of Light'

By Declan Harty • November 19, 2015
Students participating in "Block" at Kam's the weekend of Homecoming.

[Photo] Sniffing out the truth behind KAM’s smell

By Lillian Barkley • November 10, 2015
New interim Athletic Director Paul Kowalczyk addresses the media on November 10, 2015 at Memorial Stadium after the University announced his appointment to the position after firing Mike Thomas. Kowalczyk just officially announced his retirement, which will take effect on Aug. 31.

Takeaways from the Franczek Radelet report into the athletic department

By Declan Harty • November 10, 2015
Students participating in "Block" at Joe's the weekend of Homecoming.

[Photo] The gameday experience: Homecoming Block

By Alex Roux • October 26, 2015
Heather Tucker

Stories of Strength: Heather Tucker

By Declan Harty • October 21, 2015
Alma Mater stands near the Main Quad wearing an It's On Us campaign shirt.

[Photo] It’s On Us to use 1 year anniversary to launch new task force

By Jason Chun • September 16, 2015
Visitors gather around the National September 11 Memorial in July in New York City. The memorial features two twin reflective pools that stand where the World Trade Center's Towers once did.

[Photo] UI ROTC members remember 9/11

By Abigale Svoboda • September 9, 2015
Chancellor Phyllis Wise speaks to the audience during a town hall meeting held at the Union, on Wednesday, April 9, 2014. Wise and Provost Ilesanmi Adesida were included in several documents of emails released Friday. 

University officials withheld personal emails from FOIA requests

By Declan Harty • August 7, 2015
With food truck boom, mobile munchies and customers enjoy

With food truck boom, mobile munchies and customers enjoy

By Declan Harty • July 18, 2015
Customers enjoy mobile munchies with food truck boom

Customers enjoy mobile munchies with food truck boom

By Declan Harty • July 18, 2015
Transit doesn't have to be that difficult in C-U

Transit doesn't have to be that difficult in C-U

By Declan Harty • July 5, 2015

The many faces of campus nightlife

By Declan Harty • May 24, 2015

Exploring the options: The right path to your perfect major

By Declan Harty • May 23, 2015
Illinois' head coach Matt Bollant during the game against Nebraska at State Farm Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. The Illini lost 75-56.

Families of former Illinois women’s basketball players send follow-up letter to University

By Declan Harty • May 21, 2015

Athletic Director Mike Thomas responds to Illinois women's basketball allegations

By Declan Harty • May 19, 2015
Illinois' Mike Divilbiss, former associate head coach, offers advice to his team during the game against Ohio State at the State Farm Center on Feb. 14. The Illini won 66-55.

UPDATED: Illinois women’s basketball assistant coach leaves program under storm of accusations

By Declan Harty • May 18, 2015

Campus group brings unicycling to campus

By Declan Harty • May 10, 2015
Vice President Joe Biden greets University students at Campus Recreation Center East on Thursday after speaking about the "It's On Us" campaign and its developments since its 2014 inception.

Biden’s visit from another view

By Declan Harty • April 27, 2015
Vice President Joe Biden spoke to University students at Campus Recreation Center East on Thursday about the "It's On Us" campaign and its developments since its 2014 conception.

Biden addresses male role in ending sexual assault

By Declan Harty • April 23, 2015

Biden visit to UI to stress accomplishments in 'It’s On Us' Initiative

By Declan Harty • April 23, 2015
Papa Del's Pizza will soon close its Campustown location at 206 E. Green St. and its second location at 2510 Village Green Place in Champaign, in favor of a relocation on Neil Street at the former home of Orange & Brew Saloon & Grille at 1201 S. Neil St.

Papa Del’s prepares for move off campus to Neil Street

By Declan Harty • March 11, 2015
Don Gerard, Champaign’s mayor and liquor commissioner, walks the streets of Campustown on Unofficial visiting bars to check in with owners and employees. This was Gerard’s fourth Unofficial as Champaign’s mayor, but despite hesitations by community members, he has learned to embrace the holiday — not eliminate it.

Mayoral Unofficial

By Declan Harty • March 9, 2015
A decade in the making

A decade in the making

By Declan Harty • January 20, 2015
Survivor Spotlight: Anna Mehl

Survivor Spotlight: Anna Mehl

By Declan Harty • October 23, 2014
Angie Dimit on the Engineering Quad on Oct. 7, 2014.

Survivor Spotlight: Angie Dimit

By Declan Harty • October 9, 2014
Meet the Meat Lab: Research, teaching, local shop

Meet the Meat Lab: Research, teaching, local shop

By Declan Harty • September 18, 2014

Quad Day: A day of new and old RSOs

By Declan Harty • August 22, 2014
Pictured is a beef brisket sandwich covered in Georgia peach barbecue sauce and a side of sweet potato fries, served at the Black Dog Smoke and Ale House in Urbana. This barbeque joint is well-known by students and community members alike for its mouth-watering food.   

Campus provides must-sees and dos

By Declan Harty • July 26, 2014

'Life Itself:' A look beyond Ebert

By Declan Harty • April 26, 2014
Roger Ebert looks on in downtown Chicago.

Roger Ebert’s reviews inspire, resonate love for film

By Declan Harty • April 22, 2014
St. Patrick’s Day: Going beyond the green beer

St. Patrick’s Day: Going beyond the green beer

By Declan Harty • March 17, 2014
The Marching Illini wear their warm-up suits and march down the streets of Dublin, Ireland in the St. Patrick's Parade in 2008. On Monday, the Marching Illini will perform in the parade for the seventh time since 1992.

Marching Illini to tour through Ireland

By Declan Harty • March 12, 2014
The sober experience: Watching Unofficial unfold without the ‘beer goggles’

The sober experience: Watching Unofficial unfold without the ‘beer goggles’

By Declan Harty • March 10, 2014
J. Ashley Jarrell, the University’s first doctoral candidate in Wind Conducting and visiting assistant director of bands, conducts a concert at Foellinger Great Hall on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014.

Student becomes first doctoral candidate in wind conducting

By Declan Harty • March 3, 2014
Lieutenant Greg Kingston prepares for a call on campus. Lieutenant Kingston spoke on how there may be no calls during their 24 hour shift or a non stop day. 

Engine 24’s home away from home

By Declan Harty • February 25, 2014
Former Illini Media Building to offer new Campustown options

Former Illini Media Building to offer new Campustown options

By Declan Harty • February 12, 2014
Avoid packing unnecessary baggage for school

Avoid packing unnecessary baggage for school

By Declan Harty • February 11, 2014
Patty Griffin to bring musical storytelling to Canopy Club

Patty Griffin to bring musical storytelling to Canopy Club

By Declan Harty • February 5, 2014
Anheuser-Busch will feature 3.5 minutes of advertising for iconic beer brands Bud Light and Budweiser during Super Bowl XLVIIII, including a 30-second spot from Bud Light titled "So Cool," which will debut the new Bud Light reclosable aluminum bottle. Holding the coveted 1A position in the game, "So Cool" will also feature the world debut of a new song from a well-known artist.

Super Bowl Ad-mania

By Declan Harty • January 30, 2014
How to wear a suit — the right way

How to wear a suit — the right way

By Declan Harty • January 28, 2014

New Year’s Resolution specificity key to success

By Declan Harty • January 16, 2014

8 Most Interesting Buildings on Campus You Have Never Stepped Foot In

By Declan Harty • December 17, 2013

The Salvation Army, Carle toy drive provides families with holiday cheer

By Declan Harty • December 11, 2013

Rumpke Mountain Boys to bring bluegrass-rock performance to Canopy Club

By Declan Harty • December 5, 2013

University to celebrate veterans all month long

By Declan Harty • November 11, 2013

Ebertfest 2014 to maintain message, atmosphere of late host, founder

By Declan Harty • November 7, 2013
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