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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
Faith Allendorf

Faith Allendorf, Managing Editor for Reporting

Hello! My name is Faith Allendorf and I’m a senior in the College of LAS. I transferred to the University of Illinois in Fall 2021 from a community college. I began writing for The Daily Illini in Fall 2021, and later became the Features Editor for the Life & Culture section for Spring 2022. This year, I am the Managing Editor for Reporting. Besides journalism, I also love writing novels and short-stories as well as hiking and watching TV and movies. I am so excited to be working with the executive team and the editorial board this year!

We presented the same prompt to a human artist and DALL-E 2, an AI image generator. Our staffer did not see any of the generated art, and the AI only had the text prompt. The resulting art is astoundingly similar.

AI use in journalism brings ethical, employment concerns

By Faith Allendorf, Managing Editor for Reporting • February 27, 2023
‘The Last of Us’ review from someone who never played the game 

‘The Last of Us’ review from someone who never played the game 

By Faith Allendorf, Managing Editor for Reporting • January 28, 2023
The mayor of Urbana, Diane Marlin (left), and the mayor of Champaign, Deborah Feinen (right), wear the shirts sold in the “Champaign-Urbana” vs. “Urbana-Champaign” competition.

The battle of the sister cities

By Faith Allendorf and Nicole Littlefield • January 17, 2023
Current Just BEE Açaí owner Kristin Reinbold (pictured in white) with her husband, Norman Reinbold, and two employees at the store front. The store in located inside the Illini Union.

Just BEE Açaí celebrates one-year anniversary

By Faith Allendorf, Managing Editor for Reporting • January 17, 2023
Nikolai Hristov, senior in computer science and executive member of WPGU passed away in November. Friends and family remember Nikolai and the impact he had on their lives.

A person ‘hard to come by’: Remembering Nikolai Hristov

By Faith Allendorf, Managing Editor for Reporting • December 22, 2022
Holidays present challenges for small businesses

Holidays present challenges for small businesses

By Faith Allendorf, Managing Editor for Reporting • November 29, 2022
Urbana High School canceled classes due to a possible shooting and bomb threat on Monday.

Urbana schools cancel classes due to threats of shooting

By Faith Allendorf, Managing Editor for Reporting • November 7, 2022
Best on-campus bar: KAMS

Best on-campus bar: KAMS

By Faith Allendorf, Managing Editor for Reporting • November 5, 2022
Best bookstore: Jane Addams Book Shop

Best bookstore: Jane Addams Book Shop

By Faith Allendorf, Managing Editor for Reporting • November 5, 2022
Best new business: The Literary

Best new business: The Literary

By Faith Allendorf, Managing Editor for Reporting • November 5, 2022
Best Drink: Blue Guy

Best Drink: Blue Guy

By Faith Allendorf, Managing Editor for Reporting • November 5, 2022
Where to vote on campus

Where to vote on campus

By Faith Allendorf, Managing Editor For Reporting • November 4, 2022
Bishop King James Underwood speaks to the congregation on Sunday. Bishop Underwood was the senior pastor of the New Will Free Baptist Church for 42 years, but retired in September.

HOCU | The Bishop who built a church himself

By Faith Allendorf, Managing Editor for Reporting • October 27, 2022
Reverend Evelyn Underwood spends time preparing food for the congregation and charity on Sunday. Dr. Underwood is an associate minister at the New Will Free Baptist Church.

The minister who helped desegregate Urbana school district

By Faith Allendorf, Managing Editor for Reporting • October 27, 2022
Neon Trees concert leaves everybody talking

Neon Trees concert leaves everybody talking

By Faith Allendorf, Managing Editor for Reporting • October 14, 2022
How to deal with a difficult dorm roommate

How to deal with a difficult dorm roommate

By Faith Allendorf, Managing Editor for Reporting • September 29, 2022
The sign at Joes Brewery during Taylor Swift night on Wednesday.

Phi Mu’s ‘fearless’ fighter remembered at ‘Swifties’ night

August 26, 2022
Senior Year bucket list

Senior Year bucket list

By Faith Allendorf, Managing Editor for Reporting • August 24, 2022
Crowds of students fill up the Main Quad as they attend Quad Day on Aug 22, 2021. It is important for students to dress appropriately according to the weather and to bring essentials such as water and sunscreen.

Tips to consider before attending Quad Day

By Faith Allendorf, Features Editor • August 18, 2022
A University student rides a unicycle on the Main Quad for Quad Day in the ‘70s. This Sundays Quad Day makes it the 51st one for the University.

From ‘county fair’ to Illini celebration

By Faith Allendorf, Features Editor • August 14, 2022
Screenshots of the Illinois app show two student-created groups that mock the classic your mom joke.

[Photo] Mums the word: Students find friendship through meme joke on Illinois app

August 11, 2022
Members of the Illini Transfer Ambassadors pose for a picture during their final meeting last year. Students discuss the trials and tribulations of being a transfer.

Navigating the tribulations of transfer-student life

By Faith Allendorf, Features Editor • July 18, 2022
Kristian KP Philpotts before his Illinois State University graduation.

Mother of Champaign shooting victim questions UI honorary degree requirements

By Faith Allendorf, Interim Summer Editor-in-Chief • July 16, 2022
Police line the 200 block of Green Street after a shooting.

One dead, one in custody following Friday night Green Street shooting

By Faith Allendorf, Willie Cui and Matt Novelli • July 15, 2022
Wall hangings and lights decorate a student room in Scott Hall, one of 10 residence halls located in the Ikenberry Commons. Students should look at the University Housing website to better understand their room sizing.

[Photo] Making the best out of a small situation

July 26, 2022
Shots fired near Fair, Victor streets

Shots fired near Fair, Victor streets

By Faith Allendorf, Interim Summer Editor-in-Chief • July 5, 2022
Rainbow washing: End of Pride Month questions corporate compassion

Rainbow washing: End of Pride Month questions corporate compassion

By Faith Allendorf, Interim Summer Editor-in-Chief • July 1, 2022
Abortion rights activists demonstrate in front of anti-abortion activists outside of the U.S. Supreme Court Building on Friday.

Community members, students shocked by abortion decision

By Faith Allendorf and Sydney Wood • June 24, 2022
Community members play smooth jazz music at the Champaign Park District’s Juneteenth celebration at Douglas Park on Saturday. The district has hosted a Juneteenth celebration for 15 years.

Champaign Juneteenth celebration opens conversations about race

By Faith Allendorf, Interim Summer Editor-in-Chief • June 20, 2022
NOLAs Rock Bar, located on Main Street in downtown Urbana, hosts the P.O.P. Pride Official Pre-Party with Uniting Pride on Saturday to kick off Pride Month. The party included a queen show hosted by local drag queen Ceduxion Carrington.

[Photo] NOLA’s Rock Bar ‘pre-pride’ party unites local LGBTQ+ community

June 7, 2022
WWE wrestlers Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan fight against one another during WWEs ‘Saturday Night’s Main Event on Saturday. The event featured an array of professional wrestlers such as ‘Rowdy’ Ronda Rousey, Cody Rhodes, Rey and more.

UIUC SmackDown: State Farm Center hosts WWE’s ‘Saturday Night’s Main Event’

By Faith Allendorf, Interim Summer Editor in Chief • June 6, 2022
Rising shooting incidents leave C-U residents divided on cause, response

Rising shooting incidents leave C-U residents divided on cause, response

By Faith Allendorf, Interim Summer Editor-in-Chief • June 3, 2022
The timer set on the Compass website shows almost an hour left before the website goes offline on Tuesday. The closure of Compass, also known as Blackboard, is due to the Universitys transition to Canvas.

The final countdown: Compass site meets ultimate end 

By Faith Allendorf, Interim Summer Editor in Chief • June 1, 2022
The Trees Gallery is a collection of paintings, sculptures and other works from the Middle Ages featured in the Krannert Art Museum. The museum has been adapting to a post-pandemic environment since reopening in the 2021 fall semester.

Adjusting to post-pandemic times at Krannert Art Museum

By Faith Allendorf, Interim Summer Editor-in-Chief • May 27, 2022
The Illini Union Bookstore, the official bookstore of the University, houses a variety of products from clothing, memorabilia, textbooks and more. The individual responsible for the robbery by the bookstore in December is charged with 21 years in prison.

Teen responsible for December Illini Union Bookstore robbery is sentenced

By Faith Allendorf, Interim Summer Editor in Chief • May 24, 2022
Steve Osunsami wrote for The Daily Illini during his time at the University, and has since then worked with ABC News and has contributed to other news outlets in his career.

What he brings with him ‘every day’: ABC News’ Steve Osunsami reflects on journey, time at UI

By Faith Allendorf , Features Editor • April 6, 2022
With the recent racist flyers seen around campus on Thursday, the Illini Hillel will be implementing extra security. This instance has happened twice this year.

Racist flyers found scattered across campus

By Willie Cui and Faith Allendorf • March 31, 2022
Students reflect on definition of ‘motherhood’

Students reflect on definition of ‘motherhood’

By Faith Allendorf and Cecilia Milmoe • March 30, 2022
Experts answer ’What is the smell before the rain?’

Experts answer ’What is the smell before the rain?’

By Faith Allendorf, Features Editor • March 23, 2022
Students and staff express their concerns and comments in regards to the lifted mask mandate. Some believing that a huge spike in Covid-19 may occur in the future.

University students, professors discuss mask mandate lift

By Faith Allendorf, Features Editor • March 1, 2022
Reverend Rickey E. Parks delivers a sermon at Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday, Feb. 20.

Priestly and Prophetic: Black churches fortify CU community

By Farrah Anderson, Faith Allendorf and Matt Troher • February 28, 2022
People hold signs in support of Ukraine during the rally held at Alma Mater on Sunday. The rally was held by the Ukrainian Student Association with around 250 attendees.

CU community holds rally to support Ukraine

By Amrita Bhattacharyya and Faith Allendorf • February 28, 2022
William Patterson, clinical associate professor in FAA and lecturer in Engineering and technological entrepreneurship, is the founder of the Hip Hop Express: Double Dutch Boom Bus. The vehicle helps educate youth through technology and Black music.

Professor uses hip-hop to turn the tables on education

By Faith Allendorf and Nandika Chatterjee • February 23, 2022
Residents Jada Fulcher, Kei See, Jacob Dixon, and Anri Brod spend their free time in the living room of Harvest House on Saturday. Harvest House is one of three houses a part of COUCH CO-OP.

COUCH provides affordable, communal housing

By Faith Allendorf, Features Editor • February 16, 2022
Students see links between college culture, eating disorders

Students see links between college culture, eating disorders

By Faith Allendorf, Features Editor • February 2, 2022
Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons speaks during a Black Lives Matter protest during the summer of 2020. Ammons talks about his journey to becoming the country clerk in 2018.

From addiction to election: How to break the glass ceiling

By Faith Allendorf, Features Editor • February 1, 2022
University of Illinois alumni, Quiante Hedrick and Keithan Hedrick pose for a photo. The couple appeared on the tv show Shark Tank to pitch their company, Candi.

Making a splash: UI alumni appear on ‘Shark Tank,’ gain significant exposure for business

By Faith Allendorf, Staff Writer • January 11, 2022
University of Illinois alumni, Quiante Hedrick and Keithan Hedrick appear on the tv show Shark Tank to pitch their company, Candi. The company allows the public to have meet ad greets with their favorite celebrities.

University alumni set to appear on ‘Shark Tank’

By Faith Allendorf, Staff Writer • December 31, 2021
Members of the Illinois volleyball team celebrate during the game against Nebraska in Austin, Texas on Dec. 9. University students are thankful for the eventful volleyball season and trip to Texas.

Students serve gratitude after Austin volleyball game

By Faith Allendorf, Staff Writer • December 15, 2021
Two dining hall employees pack bowls of rice at the ISR dining hall on Aug. 27. The University is struggling to keep people employed because of the student labor shortage.

University Housing coping with student labor shortage

By Faith Allendorf, Contributing Writer • November 11, 2021

Labor shortage affects university dining

By Faith Allendorf, Contributing Writer • November 10, 2021
Mythbusters star Karli Byron speaks at the Illini Union on Tuesday night. Byron discussed the future of education with students at the University.

MythBusters’ Kari Byron discusses future of education

By Faith Allendorf, Contributing Writer • October 21, 2021
Cloydia Hill Larimore is a local activist who attended this years CU Women’s March and has been protesting for women’s rights in the community since she was a teenager.

The local activist and her long fight for social equality

By Faith Allendorf, Contributing Writer • October 13, 2021
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