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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
Artwork displayed inside of of the Art Coop's art installation on April 12.

[Photo] Art Coop gallery’s new art installation invites viewers to slow, soften

By Maidely Davila, Staff Writer • April 22, 2025
Freshman Max Mroz follows-through after returning a ball against Penn State on April 12.

[Photo] Illini split Pacific Northwest road trip, eye Big Ten tournament 

By Peter Jakubiak, Staff Writer • April 22, 2025
Participants dancing along to the contra dance routine at the Phillips Recreation Center in Urbana on April 18.

[Photo] Urbana dancers keep traditional folk dance alive one step at a time

By Stephanie Orellana, Staff Writer • April 21, 2025
Kathryn Fitzgerald stands in Amara Arts & Yoga on March 29.

[Photo] From the ground up: Amara Yoga & Arts empowers CU community

By Lillie Salas, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025
Freshman Zach Viiala prepares to return the ball during a match against Penn State on April 12.

[Photo] Illinois splits crucial Big Ten weekend

By Rudraksh Kikani, Staff Writer • April 15, 2025
Charlie Kirk makes an introductory speech to The American Comeback Tourʼs stop at the University on April 8.

[Photo] Charlie Kirk speaks at UI, fills Foellinger Auditorium

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Jessie Wang, Anna Ceja, Anya Nair, Drake Facchinello and Qaasim Jatoi • April 9, 2025
Associate Spanish professor Ann Abbott in her office on March 24. Abbott teaches SPAN 232: Spanish in the Community, in which students help C-U community members whose primary language is Spanish.

[Photo] Spanish as action: Ann Abbott’s mission in motion

By Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer • April 10, 2025
Kitchen Staff gets ready to fry beef in a wok on Feb. 18. Chinese takeout Chopstix, located on Green Street, won Best Chinese Food for the 2025 Best of CU community poll.

Gallery | Inside Best of CU winner Chopstix’s kitchen

By Emily Nnodi, Photographer • March 14, 2025
Kitchen Staff gets ready to fry beef in a wok on Feb. 18. Chinese takeout Chopstix, located on Green Street, won Best Chinese Food for the 2025 Best of CU community poll.

[Photo] Chopstix

March 10, 2025
Junior McKenna Schaefbauer prepares to return a serve during a 4-0 win over No. 59 Iowa State on Feb. 14.

[Photo] Where No. 45 Illinois stands ahead of Big Ten play

By Conor Blount, Senior Sports Reporter • March 7, 2025
Attendees of Canopy Club raise their arms and join in the air as the jam out to a DJ set on Jan. 29.

[Photo] Best of CU ’25 | Best Music Venue: The Canopy Club

By Giuliana Means, Staff Writer • March 6, 2025
Kitchen staff tosses up broccoli beef in a wok as flames shoot out at Chopstix on E. Green Street, Feb. 18.

[Photo] Best of CU ’25 | Best Chinese Food: Chopstix

By Stephanie Orellana, Staff Writer • March 6, 2025
Junior McKenna Schaefbauer reaches for a hit against Iowa State on Feb. 14.

[Photo] Schaefbauer clinches, Illinois splits weekend

By Conor Blount, Senior Sports Reporter • February 19, 2025
Hip-hop duo Atmosphere performs at the Canopy Club on Jan. 29.

[Photo] Atmosphere delivers uplifting show during Canopy Club visit 

By Thomas O’Sullivan, Staff Writer • January 31, 2025