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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

Fizza Hassan

Ramadan comes to campus

Ramadan comes to campus

By Fizza Hassan, Staff Writer • March 31, 2022
The Black Chorus Signature Voices get ready to sing the national anthem and the song Lift Every Voice during the men's basketball game against Purdue on Jan. 17. The RSO has been on campus since 1968.

University Black Chorus harmonizes community

By Azucena Gama and Fizza Hassan • February 24, 2022
Leon Dash, professor within the college of media, has shaped his professional career in journalism by telling stories of his many interactions that he has made within his life and career.

Professor Leon Dash discusses decorated journalism career

By Fizza Hassan, Staff Writer • February 23, 2022
A biohazard trash bin containing funnels and straws used from COVID-19 testing at the ARC. Many students share their thoughts about the future of the 2022 spring semester amid the Omicron surge.

Students express concern about Omicron impact on spring semester

By Fizza Hassan, Staff Writer • January 18, 2022
Anthropology professor, Lisa Lucero, inspires students to think and learn more about sustainability by looking at historic lifestyles and technologies.

Professor teaches students to appreciate past through archaeology

By Fizza Hassan, Staff Writer • November 10, 2021
Matt Toole, recipient of King Dad 2020 by the Illinois Dads Association, poses for a photo with his family after his daughter Regan Toole, Sophomore in the College of Applied Health Sciences, nominated him. This is the first year since Covid-19 began that Dads Weekend will be in-person.

Dads Weekend festivities return to campus

By Fizza Hassan, Staff Writer • October 27, 2021
Students carry bundles of produce at a farm while working with the Illinois Student Sustainable Committee on delivering fresh food to campus dining facilities. The Committee is set to have their first first ever sustainability summit followed by a month-long celebration commemorating campus-wide sustainability efforts this month.

Students prepare for first sustainability summit

By Fizza Hassan, Staff Writer • October 11, 2021

University housing converts lounges to dorms due to increased participation of on-campus living

By Fizza Hassan, Staff Writer • September 22, 2021
Former Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, is handcuffed and taken into custody after being found guilty of all charges in the death of George Floyd, in Minneapolis on April 20. The Black Lives Matter movement gained a lot of momentum following Floyd’s passing.

Students call Chauvin Verdict a silver lining

By Fizza Hassan, Staff Writer • April 30, 2021
David W. Chih, director of the Asian American Cultural Center, poses for a headshot. Chih spoke with a reporter from The Daily Illini about how people can help recognize and combat anti-Asian racism.

AACC director discusses ways to support Asian community

By Fizza Hassan, Staff Writer • April 19, 2021
Lila Sharif, assistant professor in LAS, spoke with a reporter from The Daily Illini about the ongoing rise in racially related hate crimes against the Asian and Asian-American communities.

Lila Sharif discusses anti-Asian violence

By Fizza Hassan, Staff Writer • April 19, 2021
Traveling Illini venture across state lines

Traveling Illini venture across state lines

By Fizza Hassan, Staff Writer • March 25, 2021
CS Communi-tea hour: A relief during the Pandemic

CS Communi-tea hour: A relief during the Pandemic

By Fizza Hassan, Staff Writer • March 8, 2021
iVenture co-founder Noah Isserman poses for a professional headshot. The program assists student entrepaneurs.

Noah Isserman encourages iVenture involvement

By Fizza Hassan, Staff Writer • February 17, 2021
International struggle against time zones, isolation

International struggle against time zones, isolation

By Fizza Hassan, Contributing Writer • January 20, 2021