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The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

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Governor J.B. Pritzker addresses members of the audience after being sworn into office on Jan. 14, 2019. Pritzker has recently approved a new congressional map that results in changes for the Champaign County.

New Illinois congressional map changes Champaign County’s congressional district

By George Phelan, Staff Writer • December 14, 2021
A university police officer takes a lap around the parking before leaving the area on October 8th, 2020. An armed carjacking has occurred at around 3:45 p.m.

UIPD makes firearm-related arrests for three consecutive weekends

By Lilli Bresnahan and George Phelan • December 2, 2021
Iñaki Bascaran (left) with his father Jose Bascaran. The body of missing 23 year-old University alumni Iñaki Bascaran was found in the Chicago River last Friday following a six-day search.

Body of missing UI graduate found in Chicago River

By George Phelan, Staff Writer • November 11, 2021
A man protests the University’s lack of response to their complaints about pay discrepancies and lack of respect for service workers on Wednesday. The local chapter of the Service Employees International Union will not rest until their needs are met.

UI service employees protest over wages, negotiation delays

November 5, 2021
The Abbott Power Plant stands at 1117 S. Oak St. in Champaign near the west end of campus. UI professor emeritus expresses environmental and safety concerns for the proposed location of the reactor.

UI professor emeritus expresses concerns over nuclear reactor proposal

By George Phelan, Staff Writer • November 4, 2021
A newly designed MTD bus parks at the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District Maintenance Department on Oct. 14. MTD recently unveiled their zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell buses that solely emit water vapor.

MTD unveils zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell buses

By George Phelan, Staff Writer • October 22, 2021
Michael Stroller, a co-owner of CU Jiu Jitsu, shares how his love for Jiu Jitsu started.

A place to call home: CU Jui Jitsu

By George Phelan, Staff Writer • October 13, 2021
A man stands next to a democratic table holding a sign sharing that Planned Parenthood is killing humans like the Nazis or the KKK. Students debated against him saying that he should not compare the two.

Students react to anti-abortion demonstrator

By George Phelan, Staff Writer • October 10, 2021
Otniel Fernandez, sophomore in Applied Health Sciences, and Nguyen Ha, sophomore in ACES, work on their laptops at the new Siebel Center for Design on Aug. 27. The University released a Massmail informing students of a new policy restricting educational technology access based on student testing noncompliance.

UI announces new technology restrictions for COVID-19 testing noncompliance

By Vivian La and George Phelan • October 7, 2021
Marching Illini, Bret Bielema, and many more come together for the annual dyeing of the fountain as homecoming week starts. Community is Thursdays theme for homecoming week and students are encouraged to come out to the town and participate in Thursday Night Live.

Downtown Champaign debuts Thursday Night Live, celebrates Homecoming with live music, art, more

By George Phelan, Staff Writer • October 6, 2021
A Carle worker gets the COVID-19 Moderna vaccine ready to distribute. Booster shots are recommended for those over the age of 65 and for others who are immunocompromised.

COVID-19 update: UI reports 43 new cases, 0.25% 7-day positivity rate

By Vivian La and George Phelan • October 2, 2021
Students congregate without masks during the Welcome celebration in Lot 31 after new student convocation on Aug. 20. Covid-19 cases have begun to decrease after the initial surge at the start of the semester.

COVID-19 update: Campus cases decrease from initial surge

By George Phelan, Staff Writer • September 17, 2021
A group of University of Illinois freshman sit in a circle during the Welcome Celebration in Lot 31 after the New Student Convocation on Aug. 20. The University reported on Wednesday that the 2021-22 freshmen class is the largest class to be enrolled.

UI reports largest freshman class in school history

By George Phelan, Staff Writer • September 9, 2021
Many completed rapid COVID-19 saliva tests sit inside of a holding box at the ARC testing center on Feb. 1. Over 1,300 Illinois K-12 schools in 260 districts have signed up for SHIELD Testing after being funded through the CARES act.

Over 1,300 Illinois K-12 schools sign up for SHIELD Testing

By George Phelan, Staff Writer • September 6, 2021
Members of the trombone section of the Marching Illini perform on the steps of Foellinger Auditorium during Quad Day on Aug. 22. The band has changed their routine and uniforms to aid in increased fan reactions at sporting events.

Marching Illini return with changes to routine, uniforms

By George Phelan, Staff Writer • August 30, 2021
A Champaign County resident receives the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the Church of the Living God on Feb. 20. The vaccine supply now outpaces demand in Champaign County.

Expanded vaccine availability exceeds demand

By George Phelan, Staff Writer • April 26, 2021
Report highlights impacts of climate change in Illinois

Report highlights impacts of climate change in Illinois

By George Phelan, Staff Writer • April 22, 2021
The Champaign Police Department sits quietly at 82 E. University Ave. in Champaign, Illinois. The University has yet to complete a review process with their Board of Trustees in order to reallocate the University of Illinois Police Department budget.

UIPD funding referendum requires University approval before implementation

By George Phelan, Staff Writer • April 22, 2021
University reinstates standard fee assessment in anticipation of pre-pandemic conditions

University reinstates standard fee assessment in anticipation of pre-pandemic conditions

By George Phelan, Staff Writer • April 7, 2021
Julie Pryde speaks to the community during a briefing with the Champaign-Urbana Public Health Department on Monday. Pryde gave an update on how the vaccination process is going in the Champaign-Urbana area.

CUPHD gives update on vaccination progress in Champaign County

By George Phelan, Staff Writer • April 1, 2021
City of Champaign to enforce no parking on Green Street center lane

City of Champaign to enforce no parking on Green Street center lane

By George Phelan, Staff Writer • March 29, 2021

Voting begins for Spring 2021 student elections

By George Phelan, Staff Writer • March 23, 2021
A pair of students enjoy the weather on the Main Quad on Oct. 18, 2019. The Student Affairs Wellness Committee is hosting multiple activities in the coming days for Wellness Week.

Wellness Week begins with in-person activities, giveaways

By George Phelan , Contributing Writer • March 22, 2021
Luise Wolfram and Moran Rosenblatt star in “Kiss Me Kosher.” The film was released on Sept. 10. The film goes over cultural and historical differences of an Israeli woman marrying outside of her religion.

‘Kiss Me Kosher’ kicks off local Jewish Film Festival

By George Phelan, Contributing Writer • March 18, 2021
The performance hall of the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts sits empty between performances. The Department of Classics helped fundraise a performance of “Supplicants.”

Classics department hosts performance of “The Suppliants” around modern issues

By George Phelan, Contributing Writer • March 8, 2021
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