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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
Snow falls on the Main Quad on Jan. 10, 2025. Champaign-Urbana may experience a colder, wetter winter this year due to a La Niña weather event.

[Photo] CU may see colder, wetter winter

By Avery Paterson and Anya Nair • Nov 26, 2025
Students participate in the tie-dye event during the Native American Open House on Friday, Aug 29.

[Photo] Native American Cultural House hosts annual tie-dye event

By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, Staff Writer • Sep 2, 2025
The Illini Union roof is shrouded in scaffolding while under construction as part of a renovation project on Friday, April 25.

[Photo] What’s on its way? A guide to ongoing campus construction projects

By Anna Williams, Copy Editor • May 8, 2025
Illinois celebrates after their 5-1 victory over Northwestern on March 30, 2024.

[Photo] Stately pair of opponents on deck for Senior Weekend

By Conor Blount, Staff Writer • Apr 5, 2025
A student takes pictures with the Kingfisher mascot’s new costume during the event at the Siebel Center for Design on March 27.

[Photo] Kingfisher costume unveiled amid growing support for new mascot

By Jude Panlilio, Staff Writer • Mar 30, 2025
Senior Connor LaSalle plays guitar at the Courtyard Café on March 12. He performs a cover of 'The Gentle Rain' by Tony Bennett.

[Photo] Noontime Performers energize Courtyard Café with student talent

By Bryana Perez, Staff Writer • Mar 25, 2025
A meal from Jim Bap alongside a side dish rests on a table on Feb. 19.

[Photo] Best of CU ’25 | Best Korean Food: Jip Bap

By Gibson Asselmeier, Staff Writer • Mar 6, 2025
Audience members at the CU international film festival on Feb. 15 watch "Umbrella", a film by Helena Hilario and Mario Pece from Brazil.

[Photo] CU International Film Festival comes to Spurlock Museum

By Lars Arlandson, Staff Writer • Feb 19, 2025
Audience members at the Uman Tok discussion on Feb. 13 watch a preview of the forthcoming film, “The Woman of Uman Tok Reframe Menstruation in Sierra Leone.”

[Photo] International collaborators talk period poverty, global partnership at Uman Tok screening

By Avery Paterson, Staff Writer • Feb 15, 2025
The rock band 10,000 Maniacs performs at the Krannert Center for Performing Arts on Feb. 11.

[Photo] 10,000 Maniacs presents captivating show at Krannert Center

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor • Feb 13, 2025
A biker rides by the Main Quad under heavy snowfall on Jan. 5.

[Photo] CU snow removal volunteer program begins amid polar vortex

By Jude Panlilio, Staff Writer • Jan 12, 2025
Staff writer Grayson Hodson writes on the problematic paradox of productivity at the University.

[Photo] Opinion | The problematic paradox of productivity

By Grayson Hodson, Columnist • Dec 3, 2024
John Coleman, provost and executive vice chancellor for Academic Affairs, gives a talk titled, "Election 2024 on Campus and Across the Country," at noon on Nov. 15 at Latzer Hall in the University YMCA.

[Photo] UI Provost John Coleman discusses 2024 election results

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Assistant News Editor • Nov 17, 2024
Students study on the second floor of the Grainger Library on Friday afternoon, October 4.

[Photo] UI community reflects on most regretted college majors

By Gabriel Kedziora, Staff Writer • Oct 19, 2024
The second floor of the Grainger Engineering Library is packed with students on the afternoon of Friday, Oct. 4. A new report from the UIPD clarified details on a Sept. 6 arrest at the library.

[Photo] New details released on arrest at Grainger Engineering Library

By Anna Ceja, Staff Writer • Oct 4, 2024
The music band Squonk interacting with the audiences during their performance at the Krannert Center on Friday.

[Photo] Krannert Center’s opening night energizes with colorful performances

By Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer • Sep 8, 2024
The Medical Science Building located on Mathews Avenue in Urbana on April 17.

[Photo] UI professors study wearable sensors for Parkinson’s treatment

By Erin Morrison, Staff Writer • Apr 19, 2024
Fifth year Josie Frazier sends the ball over the net in a doubles match on March 30.

[Photo] Indiana invasion: Purdue and IU to take on No. 35 Illinois women’s tennis

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • Apr 11, 2024
Doubles team Megan Heuser and Alice Xu celebrate winning a point against Northwestern on March 30.

[Photo] Weekend split sees No. 32 Illinois women’s tennis host Minnesota and travel to No. 30 Wisconsin

By Conor Blount, Senior Sports Writer • Apr 5, 2024
Sophomore McKenna Schaefbauer prepares to return the ball during the match against Northwestern on March 30.

[Photo] Windy afternoon match with Northwestern ends in 5-1 victory for Illinois women’s tennis

By Conor Blount, Senior Sports Writer • Apr 5, 2024