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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
A goose in a body of water on April 21. Champaign Park District is offering free fishing lessons through the summer.

Holy carp! Free fishing clinics at Kaufman Lake

By Felicity Abbott, Staff Writer • July 10, 2024

A guide to UI parties

By Felicity Abbott, Staff Writer • July 8, 2024
Protesters rest in tents stationed in front of Foellinger Auditorium early Thursday morning.

Live coverage: Encampment continues to day 5 on Main Quad

By The Daily Illini News Staff • May 2, 2024
Peter McPoland sings passionately at the Foellinger Auditorium on Thursday during his tour of the Midwest.

‘Were You There?’ Peter McPoland rocks Foellinger Auditorium 

By Felicity Abbott, Staff Writer • April 21, 2024
A fresh sandwich from The Bread Company, a bread bakery located at 706 S. Goodwin Ave., on March 5.

Best of CU | Best Sandwich: The Bread Company

By Felicity Abbott, Staff Writer • March 28, 2024
The darkness of the underground tunnel network leading from Bevier Hall toward Turner Hall on March 1. They connect several campus buildings to each other.

Best of CU | Best Secret Spot: Steam tunnels

By Felicity Abbott, Staff Writer • March 28, 2024
Bottles of spiced coke sit in the ISR shop fridge on Wednesday Mar. 20.

Review | Coca-Cola Spiced falls flat of its promises

By Felicity Abbott, Staff Writer • March 21, 2024
Left to right: Jacob Deters, Andrew Simek, Kimmy Schofield, and Melissa Goldman in Station Theaters Falsetto production.

The Station Theatre brings ‘Falsettos’ to life

By Felicity Abbott, Staff Writer • March 14, 2024
Movie poster of Bob Marley: One Love.

Review | ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ needs a ‘Redemption Song’ after plot misses the mark

By Felicity Abbott, Staff Writer • February 21, 2024
Soundtrack to student living: Each UI residence hall captured in a playlist

Soundtrack to student living: Each UI residence hall captured in a playlist

By Felicity Abbott, Jack Larson, Kristina Muharremaj, Pratim Vasireddy, Riddhima Patllollu and Maaike Niekerk • February 21, 2024
TWINSICK performance. The DJs performed at The Canopy Club on Friday.

TWINSICK ‘Hard Launch Tour’ takes The Canopy Club by storm

By Felicity Abbott, Staff Writer • February 19, 2024
Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson in 2003 romantic-comedy “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.

3 rom-coms to cure your Valentine’s Day loneliness

By Felicity Abbott, Staff Writer • February 14, 2024

Popular culture sets realistic and not-so-realistic college housing expectations

By Felicity Abbott, Staff Writer • February 9, 2024
DJ F.O.H. applies stage effects to unite the crowd at Canopy Club on Saturday.

The Canopy Club honors Mac Miller with themed charity event

By Felicity Abbott, Staff Writer • January 22, 2024
Avantika, Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp and Bebe Wood in Mean Girls released on Jan. 12.

Review | ‘Mean Girls’ adaptation misses opportunity to deepen franchise

By Felicity Abbott, Staff Writer • January 17, 2024

The third day of buzzmas | Local beverages to help you stay warm during winter

By Felicity Abbott, Staff Writer • December 16, 2023

Review | Ana Gasteyer brings Christmas spirit to KCPA with album ‘Sugar and Booze’

By Felicity Abbott, Staff Writer • December 9, 2023
The Nutcraker performance at the Kranert Center for Performing Arts on Nov. 28. buzz columnist Felicity Abbott reviews the holiday play which was held from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3.

Review | Champaign Urbana Ballet kicks off Christmas season with ‘The Nutcracker’

By Felicity Abbott, Staff Writer • December 5, 2023
Photo Cover of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. The film was first released on Nov. 17.

‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ brings powerful prequel to life

By Felicity Abbott, Staff Writer • November 24, 2023
Gary Mullen & The Works performs cover music from the band Queen at State Farm Center on Friday night.

Gary Mullen & The Works take over State Farm Center

By Felicity Abbott, Staff Writer • November 4, 2023
The audience enjoying the Jose Gobbo Duo with Maxwell Beckman performing during a Jazz Brunch on Sunday for the CU Jazz Fest 2023. This event took place at Seven Saints in Downtown Champaign.

CU Jazz Festival connects community, local artists through jazz brunch

By Felicity Abbott, Staff Writer • October 30, 2023
Polyvinyl and American Football House, located at 704 W. High St. in Urbana on May 5.

Polyvinyl Records announces pop-up event at American Football House

By Felicity Abbott and Kiran Bond • October 24, 2023
Arpeggia outreach member Philip Vu, sophomore in business on Oct. 5.

Arpeggia equips CU students with accessible music education

By Felicity Abbott, Contributing Writer • October 17, 2023
Taylor Swift at an event for Taylor Swift: Eras Tour. Swifts new film brings impact to the cinemas with packed theaters.

Taylor Swift redefines movie theater etiquette with new concert film

By Felicity Abbott, Contributing Writer • October 16, 2023
The Musikmeisters performs at Champaign-Urbanas Oktoberfest, hosted at the corner of Washington and Neil St. on Saturday.

CU Oktoberfest celebrates German culture, 10th anniversary

By Felicity Abbott and Jahzara Norris • October 1, 2023
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