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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
Talbot Laboratory is getting renovations to create more instructional space and include sustainable technology. The construction is expected to be completed by 2021.

[Photo] New building expected to reduce carbon footprint

By Jade Morganfield, Staff Writer • April 22, 2019
Michael Schlosser, director of the University of Illinois Police Training Institute, opens up his first class of Citizen Police Academy with introductions on April 4. This 10-week course allows locals to be educated and informed about everything the University of Illinois Police do for the community.

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

By Jade Morganfield, Staff Writer • April 11, 2019
Glen Velez performs his unique hand drumming technique along side vocal percussionist Loire Cotler for the annual Day of the Drum events put on by Krannert Center on Saturday, March 2.

[Photo] Day of the Drum celebrates 10-year anniversary

By The Daily Illini staff report • March 3, 2019
Jake Barnhart protects the goal to prevent Robert Morris from scoring at the University of Illinois Ice Arena on Nov. 2. Illini shut out Robert Morris 6-0.

[Photo] Illinois faces off against Ohio in two close games

By Jared Farmer, Staff writer • February 11, 2019
Thomas Kolaz gets ready to take a shot at Robert Morris’ goal at the Ice Arena on Nov. 2. Illini shut out Robert Morris 6-0.

[Photo] Long layoff provides time to reconvene

By Nithin Reddy, Staff writer • February 4, 2019
Jeanne Kramer (left), an employee of the new Microsoft Lighthouse Initiative, speaks with participant, Ethan Chew (right), at Christopher Hall.

[Photo] Microsoft partners with University to support people on autistic spectrum in workplace

By Min Cheong Kim, Staff Writer • January 30, 2019
Thomas Kolaz challenges for the puck Nov. 2 against Robert Morris. Kolaz scored twice in the Illini’s 6-4 defeat against the Colonials.

[Photo] Illinois allows late-game goals, drops two

By Miles Powers-Huang • December 3, 2018
UIUC Students hop aboard the bus to take them home or to classes at the most central bus stop location,Transit Plaza, located on Wright Street.

[Photo] Study finds use of public transportation lowers community obesity rate

By The Daily Illini staff report • November 30, 2018
The line on the ice celebrates a goal against Robert Morris at the Ice Arena on Nov. 2. The Illini shut out Robert Morris 6-0.

[Photo] Illini hockey gives back to community with teddy bear toss

By Jared Farmer, Staff Writer • November 29, 2018
Senior Stephen Quinn challenges for the puck Nov. 2, during a 6-0 win game against Robert Morris.

[Photo] Team sweeps weekend series versus Crimson Tide

November 12, 2018
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[Photo] Dating apps examine racial stigmas

By YooJin Son, Staff Writer • November 5, 2018
VeoRide bicycles have been damaged and used in pranks since their introduction to campus about two months ago.

[Photo] Student volunteers aid grieving children

By Clare Budin, Contributing Writer • October 25, 2018
Neil Novosel skates past Lindenwood’s players to gain possession of the puck at the Ice Arena on Dec. 1. Illini won in overtime 2-1.

[Photo] Illinois sweeps weekend contest

By Jared Farmer, Staff Writer • October 22, 2018
Jesse McCartney performs on stage in Foellinger Auditorium on Saturday, Oct. 6.

[Photo] Jesse McCartney performs at University

By Pari Apostolakos, Assistant features editor • October 9, 2018
Chemistry professor Christina White discusses her ongoing work with her graduate students Wei Liu and Siraj Ali. White is the first female recipient for the award for Creative Work in Synthetic Chemistry from the American Chemical Society.

[Photo] Professor leads student team to prestigious award

By Daniel Renteria, Contributing Writer • October 8, 2018
Students line up on the Main Quad to get their flu shots at McKinley Health Center’s flu shot clinic on Monday.

[Photo] Flu shots administered at vaccine clinics across campus

By Julie Kang, Contributing Writer • October 4, 2018
Junior forward Bobby Ernsting smiles as he skates with his teammates. Ernsting and his teammates kicked off the start of the Illini hockey season with two consecutive wins over Michigan State, scoring 10 goals in each of the two games.

[Photo] Local efforts aid relief of student food insecurity

By Samantha Boyle, Assistant Daytime News Editor • October 1, 2018
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[Photo] Monarch butterflies migrate through Illinois

By Marium Kureishy, Contributing Writer • September 27, 2018
International Student and Scholar Services Building is located at 610 East John St..

[Photo] Regardless of trade wars, international students should remain hopeful

By Daniel Jin, Columnist • September 25, 2018
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[Photo] Graphene improves ancient gilding technique

By Karen Liu, News Editor • September 24, 2018
George Gunter, Senior in Civil and Environmental Engineering, takes time out of his schedule to focus on work on his laptop at Cafe Paradiso, located at 801 S Lincoln Ave in Urbana.

[Photo] Obama’s visit boosts local cafe

By Karen Liu, News Editor • September 17, 2018
Quiana Parler performs at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts’ Opening Night Party: 50th Anniversary Celebration Kickoff. Musician Charlton Singeton also performed at the party on Friday.

[Photo] Obama’s visit brightens students’ rainy day

By Gillian Dunlop, Managing Editor for Reporting • September 10, 2018
Representatives from different UIUC groups hold a meeting at the YMCA on Thursday to work together to increase the number of students registered to vote.

[Photo] Political groups spur voter registration

September 6, 2018
Food waste is commonly found in dining halls and restaurants on campus. A recent study suggests young adults, ages 18-24, are more likely to waste food due to a lack of awareness.

[Photo] Lack of awareness leads to abundance in food waste among young adults

By Samantha Boyle, Assistant Daytime News Editor • September 4, 2018
Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen along with other Champaign City Council members discuss and vote on proposed bills, including the one to take down The Clybourne and Firehaus bars and replacing it with a high-rise building.

[Photo] Future of Firehaus and Clybourne remains unclear

By Cori Lippert, Staff Writer • April 18, 2018
Panels of protest that took place on the Main Quad on Monday.

[Photo] Students hold demonstration for Israel Apartheid Week

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 9, 2018
Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti speaks to attendees of the Opioid Crisis Conference.

[Photo] Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti addresses state’s response to opioid crisis

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 30, 2018
Eric Cruickshank (15) passes to a lineman across the ice past Lindenwoods players at the Ice Arena on Friday, Dec. 1. Illini won in overtime 2-1.

[Photo] Illini fall short in ACHA title game

By Gavin Good • March 15, 2018
Girl Scouts set up camp at the intersection of Green Street and 5th Street to catch the attention of Unofficial celebrators on the street on March 2nd.

[Photo] Unofficial 2018: Live updates throughout the day

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 2, 2018
James McGing gains possession of the puck against Lindenwood and skates it up the ice at the Ice Arena on Friday, Dec. 1. Illini won in overtime 2-1.

[Photo] Ritondale, Illini, ready for playoffs

February 22, 2018
Students keep their drawers organized to make it easier to look for something in a crunch of time.

[Photo] Smiling in the face of emergency: how to be prepared

By Yoav Margalit, Staff Writer • February 18, 2018
Just the essentials for a weekend back home.

[Photo] The battle between person and suitcase

By Yoav Margalit, Staff Writer • February 19, 2018
James McGing (13) passes the puck past McKendrees players to his line mate across the ice at the Ice Arena on Friday, Oct. 13th. Illinois beat McKendree 4-2.

[Photo] A senior night victory

February 19, 2018
David Heflin stretches out across the goal as a shot from McKendree is heading toward him at the University of Illinois Ice Arena on Oct. 13. Illinois beat McKendree 4-2.

[Photo] Fashion-conscious Illini hit the ice

By Cole Henke • February 15, 2018
Joey Ritondale skates back into Illinois’ zone after Robert Morris gains possession of the puck at the University of Illinois Ice Arena on Feb. 18. Illinois fell to Robert Morris, 3-2.

[Photo] UI staff reduction to increase efficiency

By Madelyn Foster, Staff Writer • February 12, 2018
The bike racks between the English Building and Lincoln Hall are some of the largest on campus which makes them susceptible to bike thefts.

[Photo] Following decoy tracking bikes, campus experiences rise in bike reports

February 12, 2018
Mo Maat sprints up behind Devin Quinn to hand off the baton for the last dash in the 4x100 Meter Relay at Illinois Twilight at the Illinois Track Field on April 22. Quinn completed his senior campaign after multiple successes, taking away records like the fastest mens 100-meter in the Big Ten conference and Illinois history.

[Photo] 4 faculty members selected for endowed chairs

By JieJie Wang, Staff Writer • February 5, 2018
Samantha Gerry stands in the Instructional Kitchen at the ARC where sessions are held to help students gain a healthier lifestyle.

[Photo] ARC nutritional coaching brings health awareness to campus

February 5, 2018
Member Bridget Maguire talks to an interested student at the Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity info night on Jan. 18. Staff writer Ashley Rayan recommends different clothing items to wear for smart casual, business casual and business professional dress codes for business events like this.

[Photo] Then and now: the evolution of dream jobs

By Arden Youn, Staff Writer • January 28, 2018
Joey Ritondale skates back into Illinis zone after Robert Morris gains possession of the puck at the Ice Arena on Saturday, Feb. 18. Illini fell to Robert Morris 3-2.

[Photo] College of Engineering launches City Scholars program to bring engineers to Chicago

By JieJie Wang, Staff Writer • January 29, 2018
Lori Fuller poses in front of her artwork showcased in Presby Halls Artists Alley. Fuller enjoys creating art that reflects the world around her.

[Photo] McKinley Foundation showcases local artists in lobby of Presby Hall

January 29, 2018
Drew Richter (10) fights off a Michigan State opponent to take the puck to the goal at the Ice Arena on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Illini beat MSU 4-1.

[Photo] Shots fired at Urbana house party

By Jessica Bursztynsky, News Editor • January 21, 2018
elisabeth neeley the daily illini Joshua Wolff, junior in LAS, studies at the Armory. There are ways to de-stress during finals week. McKinley Health Center will be giving out stress relief packs starting on Reading Day.

[Photo] University libraries extend hours during finals week

By Jiejie Wang, Staff Writer • December 14, 2017
Neil Novosel (14) skates past Lindenwoods players to gain possession of the puck at the Ice Arena on Friday, Dec. 1. Illini won in overtime 2-1.

[Photo] Illinois falls to Lindenwood in split series

By Danielle Williams, Staff writer • December 4, 2017
Aaron Navarro opens up for Waka Flocka Flame at Foellinger Auditorium on Saturday, Dec. 2.

[Photo] University student wins national award

By Niani Scott, Staff Writer • December 4, 2017
The West Fourth Street sidewalk from Kirby to Peabody will be closed starting Dec. 1. It will remain closed until July 31, 2019.

[Photo] West Fourth Street sidewalk closes through July 2019

By Daily Illini Staff Report • December 1, 2017
Sophomores, Eva Bucke and Hazirah Muhamad, utilize their time at the Undergraduate Library to study and work on a project together.

[Photo] ISG executives reflect on semester, look to increase involvement

By Cori Lippert, Staff Writer • November 27, 2017
Sophomores Eva Bucke and Hazirah Muhamad work on a project together at the Undergraduate Library. Group projects can be beneficial because they allow students to learn how to work together.

[Photo] ISG leads students in demanding affordable textbooks

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • November 14, 2017
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[Photo] Students with invisible disabilities call for academic and social accommodation

By Karen Liu, Staff Writer • November 2, 2017
Tyler Opilka (22) passes the puck across the ice to a teammate at the Ice Arena on Saturday, Feb. 18. Illini fell to Robert Morris 3-2.

[Photo] Native American Guardian Association advocates for Chief Illiniwek

By Karan Abrol, Staff Writer • October 30, 2017
Joey Ritondale (2) passes the puck across the ice to a teammate at the Ice Arena on Friday, Feb. 10. Illini beat Ohio 5-4.

[Photo] Illinois hockey to face first real road test with Lindenwood

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • October 26, 2017
Eric Cruickshank (15) reaches for the puck to gain possession from Michigan State at the Ice Arena on Friday, Sept. 22. Illini beat MSU 4-1.

[Photo] New 3-on-3 overtime brings mixed reactions from Illinois hockey

October 23, 2017
Tyler Opika gains possession and takes the puck up the ice to Ohios zone at the Ice Arena on Feb. 11. Opika scored his fourth goal of the season on Friday.

[Photo] Illinois hockey maintains winning record after win over Northern Illinois

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • October 9, 2017
Eric Cruickshank (15) gains possession of the puck and takes it up the ice to Robert Morris zone at the Ice Arena on Saturday, Feb. 18. Illini fell to Robert Morris 3-2.

[Photo] Bromance of Illini hockey: Eric Cruickshank and Grant Stueve

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • October 9, 2017
James McGing (13) skates down the ice in a breakaway against the Chicago Cougars at the Ice Arena on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016.

[Photo] Mexico earthquake affects professors at the University

By Alyssa Pappas, Contributing writer • October 5, 2017
Joey Ritondale (2) celebrates with his teammates after a goal by James McGing against Michigan State at the Ice Arena on Sept. 22. Ritondale scored his first goal of the season in this weekend’s home game against ISU.

[Photo] Illinois hockey sweeps Illinois State, remains undefeated

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • October 2, 2017
Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center

[Photo] Building the ‘ideal cultural center’

By Rebecca Wood, Staff writer • October 2, 2017
Eric Cruickshank (15) reaches for the puck to gain possession from Michigan State at the Ice Arena on Friday, Sept. 22. Illini beat MSU 4-1.

[Photo] Illinois hockey dominates first home series, sweeping Michigan State

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • September 25, 2017
College of LAS sets to open a new career lab to help undergraduates with internships, peer advising, computer and printer access, and more. The Life + Career Design Lab is set to open Oct. 2 in room 2040 in Lincoln Hall.

[Photo] LAS creates Life and Career Design Lab

By Yasmeen Ragab, Contributing writer • September 25, 2017
Managing Director, Karl Gnadt, and Grants Manager, Jane Sullivan, stand in front of their new solar panels that will help run the new CUMTD Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses. The buses are set to be replaced some time in 2019.

[Photo] CUMTD goes green

By Niani Scott, Contributing writer • September 25, 2017
Eric Cruickshank (15) gains possession of the puck and takes it up the ice to Robert Morris zone at the Ice Arena on Saturday, Feb. 18. Illini fell to Robert Morris 3-2.

[Photo] Students continue to struggle with food allergies on campus

By Rebecca Wood, Staff writer • September 21, 2017
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[Photo] Personal assistants help students live independently on campus

By Elyssa Kaufman, Staff writer • September 18, 2017
Samantha Fish performs opening night on Sept. 14, 2017 at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts during ELLNORA Guitar Festival.

[Photo] Seven takeaways from the ELLNORA Guitar Festival

By Aaron Navarro, On-air news editor • September 18, 2017
Bobby Ernsting (24) faces off against Robert Morris player at the Ice Arena on Saturday, Feb. 18. Illini fell to Robert Morris 3-2.

[Photo] Slice Factory comes a long way to campus

By Haipei Wu, Staff writer • September 6, 2017
David Heflin stands in goal ready to block any shots from Robert Morris at the Ice Arena on Feb. 17, 2017. Illinois beat Robert Morris 5-1.

[Photo] David Heflin is the man between pipes for the Illini this season

By Erich Fisher and Erich Fisher • September 5, 2017
Portrait of University professor Jonathan Ebel. Ebel is a professor in the Department of Religion and is a Democratic congressional candidate for the 13th Congressional District.

[Photo] From the lecture hall to the campaign trail

By Jessica Bursztynsky, News editor • August 31, 2017
Eric Cruickshank gains possession of the puck and takes it up the ice to Robert Morris’ zone on Feb. 18. Illinois fell to Robert Morris 3-2. The team holds optimism for next season.

[Photo] Illinois hockey makes strides in 2016-17 season

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • May 8, 2017
Kortni Smyers-Jones (left), Pedrya Seymour (middle), and Jayla Stewart (right) race down the track in the 100 meter hurdles at the Illinois Twilight at the Illinois Track Field on April 22. Illinois will compete in the NCAA championships this weekend.

[Photo] Appreciate campus memorabilia

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • May 4, 2017
University of Illinois Entrance is a popular spot for seniors to take pictures of their departure from the University.

[Photo] Top seven places to take graduation pictures

By Nora Halleran, Special Sections Writer • May 1, 2017
Kortni Smyers-Jones (left), Pedrya Seymour (middle), and Jayla Stewart (right) race down the track during the 100 Meter Hurdles at Illinois Twilight at the Illinois Track Field on Saturday, Apr. 22. Illini swept the top three places in the event with Seymour in first, Stewart in second, and Smyers-Jones in third.

[Photo] Regular season comes to end; Stewart earns personal record

By Meghan Rest, Staff writer • May 1, 2017
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[Photo] Cashmere Cat gives peculiar performance at Canopy Club

By Rebecca Ou, Contributing writer • April 29, 2017
Chris Tamas talks to the press for the first time after being hired as Illinois’ new women’s volleyball head coach on Feb. 10. Four more recruits recently signed to play this season.

[Photo] Illinois volleyball's 2017 recruiting class now nine players strong

April 19, 2017
Pat McInerney (27) takes a lead off of first in anticipation of stealing second base against Bradley at Illinois Field on Tuesday, March 28.

[Photo] Oooh Wee Sweet Tea business gives back to black community

By Taylor Howard, Contributing Writer • April 6, 2017
Pat McInerney (27) takes a lead off of first in anticipation of stealing second base against Bradley at Illinois Field on Tuesday, March 28.

[Photo] IOTW: With no captains, McInerney just leads

April 5, 2017
Omega Delta is an example of a fraternity chapter house not certified by the University. The house is located on Lincoln Ave in Urbana.

[Photo] Despite disapproval, Greek housing not required to get University certification

By Karen Liu, Staff Writer • March 15, 2017
Matt Bollant addresses the press after being fired as head coach of Illinois Womens Basketball team on Tuesday.

[Photo] Bollant leaves underwhelming legacy on Illinois women's basketball

March 15, 2017
Director of Athletics Josh Whitman hired Brad Underwood as the next Illinois mens basketball coach Saturday.

[Photo] Firing Groce is tough on personal level, step in right direction for Illinois men's basketball

March 11, 2017
Director of Athletics Josh Whitman hired Brad Underwood as the next Illinois mens basketball coach Saturday.

[Photo] Firing Groce is tough on personal level, step in right direction for Illinois men’s basketball

By Charlotte Carroll, Sports editor • March 11, 2017
Former Mens Basketball coach John Groce at todays press conference.

[Photo] Athletic director Whitman, former men's basketball head coach Groce address media

March 11, 2017
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