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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
Hannah Auten

Hannah Auten, Creative Director

I’m a junior in communication, specializing in rhetoric and public communication. I’m from good ol’ southern Illinois, and I’m grateful to be experiencing some sort of human civilization here in Champaign-Urbana. I love learning about current social, political, and environmental issues in the world, and then telling people about them who honestly couldn’t care less. Attending the University of Illinois has changed my life, given me some incredible new friends and given me countless amazing experiences and opportunities. I’m thoroughly looking forward everything yet to come.

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[Photo] Construction projects wrap up, some remain for the summer

May 7, 2018
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[Photo] Drake toes line between cultural appropriation and appreciation

April 12, 2018
The former house for Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center has been torn down and will be replaced with a new building at the same location. which is expected to open in 2018.

[Photo] Documents recovered from former African American Cultural Center reflect neglect

By Cori Lippert, Staff Writer • March 26, 2018
Early voting in Champaign County began March 13 and ended Monday.

[Photo] University in search of replacements for interim positions

By Jiejie Wang, Staff Writer • March 15, 2018
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[Photo] Don't judge your professors by faulty standards

January 22, 2018
President Raneem Shamseldin, Vice President Joseph Domanski and Chief of Staff Spencer Haydary listen during the Illinois Student Government meeting in the Pine Lounge of the Illini Union on Nov. 29. Shamseldin is looking forward to next semester’s projects, including the possible creation of a mascot ad hoc committee to find a new University mascot and the continuation of the Sexual Assault Prevention Department’s mission. Haydary will leave ISG at the end of the semester.

[Photo] Donald Trump has eliminated the norms of the presidency

By Austin Stadelman, Columnist • December 5, 2017
Illinois Student Government senator Tara Chattoraj, senior in LAS, attended her final meeting as a member of ISG on Wednesday Nov. 29.

[Photo] ISG considers resolution to lower mass transit fees

November 30, 2017
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[Photo] Changes to campus’ ASL program bring attention to Deaf culture

November 27, 2017
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[Photo] It might be time to stop streaming

November 16, 2017
Muneeb Ansari, Noor Krad and Anushah Malik, members of the Muslim Student Association, discuss logistics for their upcoming trip to Houston to help with Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.

[Photo] Returning home: CU veterans recount wartime experiences, struggles

By Fatima Farha, Contributing Writer • November 9, 2017
Emily King, manager of Ten Thousand Villages in Champaign, speaks to a trainee about the importance of fair trade at Ten Thousand Villages on Tuesday. Fair trade has remained a priority for the nonprofit company since its establishment in 1946.

[Photo] Ten Thousand Villages has international impact through fair trade

By Rachael Bolek, Copy chief • November 7, 2017
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[Photo] Remember basic bus etiquette when riding

October 12, 2017
Sammy Ferber, playing Mark Cohen in "Rent," performs during the show's opening scene, accompanied by a member of the ensemble.

[Photo] ‘Rent’ embodies societal issues at State Farm Center

By Elizabeth Sayasane, Contributing writer • October 12, 2017
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[Photo] Students on the Suburban Express ‘Page of Shame’ speak out

By Olivia Welshans, Contributing writer • October 12, 2017
Members of various media outlets wait outside the Champaign County Federal Courthouse immediately following Brendt Christensen's arraignment on Oct. 11. Christensen was charged with one count of kidnapping resulting in death and two counts of making false statements to the FBI.

[Photo] Christensen charged in kidnapping of missing Chinese scholar

By Jessica Bursztynsky, News Editor • October 11, 2017
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[Photo] From Illinois to Playboy: Remembering Hugh Hefner

By Jessica Bursztynsky and Joseph Longo • October 2, 2017
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[Photo] Champaign police continue to roll out body cameras

September 25, 2017
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[Photo] Illini Avengers: comparing the Illinois basketball coaching staff to the Avengers

By Thomas Polcyn, Illini hoops columnist • September 18, 2017
Mary Kaylle Idor (left) and Anahi Diaz (right) work at the counter of Super Paris Crepe. The shop is located at 601 S. Sixth St. in Champaign.

[Photo] Paris Super Crepe, Asian-style ice cream and crepe store, opens Monday

By Marissa Plescia, Staff writer • September 13, 2017
Portrait of Raneem Shamseldin, the Student Body President. Shamseldin hopes to make the campus more diverse and inclusive.

[Photo] Student body president shares plans to improve Illinois experience

By Sam Schrage, Staff writer • August 28, 2017
For fresh groceries, head to County Market. Located a few blocks north of Green Street, no car is necessary.

No car needed to run errands in Champaign-Urbana

By Hannah Auten, Creative Director • August 1, 2017
The Halfway House, once a campus staple, made its return with the completion of the National History Building.

[Photo] Halfway House – an unknown campus landmark

By Samantha Jones Toal, Brand Manager • July 3, 2017
Garth Brooks performs at State Farm Center on Friday. Brooks performed nearly four hours for his Friday night show.

[Photo] Garth Brooks opens up about performance at State Farm Center

By Emma Palatnik, Assistant features editor • May 1, 2017
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[Photo] Research Park start-up receives $750,000 from NASA

By Karen Liu, Staff Writer • April 26, 2017
Construction workers fix a potential underground water line that broke in front of Cold Stone Creamery on Green Street on Monday.

[Photo] Water leak in front of Cold Stone Creamery on Green St.

By Jessica Berbey, Assistant Daytime Editor • April 24, 2017
Julio Villegas and Chuy Chavez, an original protester from 1992, speaks at a rally on the Main Quad on Wednesday. Students gathered to protest and voice demands originally made in 1992. Columnist Tatiana Rodriguez hopes the University will listen to protester’s demands.

[Photo] Latinx students’ 1992 protest sparks solidarity

By Tatiana Rodriguez, Columnist • April 19, 2017
Julio Villegas, who protested in the original 1992 rally, speaks about the updated demands on the Main Quad on Wednesday. Students gathered to protest and voice new concerns, based off of the ones originally made in 1992.

[Photo] Minority groups host rally and sit-in to raise awareness

By Taylor Howard, Staff Writer • April 19, 2017
Lil Wayne performs at State Farm Center on April 13, 2017.

[Photo] Lil Wayne performs short set at State Farm Center

By Aaron Navarro, On-Air News Editor • April 16, 2017
The Independent Media Center in Urbana is hosting the Sharing Memories: The Mirror art exhibit. Highlighting the struggle of immigration within the Latino community,the exhibit will run through April 16.

[Photo] ‘Sharing Memories: The Mirror’ exhibit opens community to Latino culture

By Marissa Plescia, Staff writer • April 12, 2017
Sharing Memories: The Mirror art exhibit showcases pieces from a variety of local Latino artists.

[Photo] Evans’ impact felt on and off field for Illinois softball

By James Boyd, Staff writer • April 12, 2017
Green Day performed at State Farm Center on Wednesday Mar. 28, 2017.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Green Day

By Jessica Jutzi • March 29, 2017
Green Day performed at State Farm Center on Tuesday. The band played an ecclectic set and inspired social progression throughout the show.

[Photo] University students compete to bring life to the moon

By Kevin Delgado, Staff Writer • March 29, 2017
Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day pumps up a full house at State Farm Center on Tuesday night.

[Photo] Green Day breaks social barriers at State Farm Center

By Meral Aycicek, Staff writer • March 29, 2017
Judd Apatow attends the Vanity Fair Oscar Party at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 22, 2015.

Netflix original, “Love” captures essence of modern relationships

By Hannah Auten, Creative director • March 26, 2017
Graduating students from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences walk onto stage during the fall convocation ceremony. A petition is circulating among students to bring former President Barack Obama to Convocation.

[Photo] Majority of Illini find employment success post graduation

By Megan Jones and Luke Cooper • March 4, 2017
Preparing meals can be easy, even with limited cooking appliances. You can make anything from pizza to an omelet using a microwave and a coffee mug.

[Photo] Make these 5 microwave meals in a mug

By Madeline Galassi, Supplements editor • February 27, 2017
Florida Georgia Line performed at the State Farm Center on Thursday.

[Photo] Florida Georgia Line plays up familiar roots at State Farm Center

February 24, 2017
Volunteers John Neff and Tony Peressini work together to prepare a fresh salad to be served at lunch at the Daily Bread Soup Kitchen on Nov. 10, 2015.

[Photo] Spread the love this Valentine’s season

By Madeline Galassi, Supplements editor • February 9, 2017
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Photo gallery: Andrew Bird performs at Canopy Club

By Hannah Auten • January 31, 2017
Andrew Bird performed at Canopy Club on Monday night.

[Photo] Andrew Bird brings the love to Canopy Club

January 31, 2017
Students and community members gathered in protest of President Trump's recent executive order banning the immigration of people from seven Middle Eastern countries.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Students protest so called ‘Muslim ban’

By Jessica Jutzi • January 30, 2017
Many spend their Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the ice skating rink on Jan. 18, 2016.

[Photo] Ice arena to undergo renovations, close until fall

January 25, 2017
Students line up for early voting in the Illini Union basement.

[Photo] University startup correctly predicts Trump, Brexit

November 28, 2016
Sgt. Carter of the University of Illinois Police Department monitors the investigation site near the intersection of Sixth and Green streets on Wednesday.

[Photo] Man pronounced dead after being detained on Green St.

By Vivienne Henning, Assistant Daytime Editor • November 16, 2016

[Video] WATCH: Cubs World Series Parade

By Jean Kang • November 7, 2016
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[Photo] Photo Gallery: Cubs Rally in Chicago

By Tiffany Zhang • November 4, 2016
Students wait to vote early at the Illini Union at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

[Photo] Letter to the Editor: Country's future lies in classroom

November 2, 2016
Early voting signs placed outside of the Illini Union notified students that they could vote early on Oct. 26, 2016. The Illini Union will be the only early voting location as the request to expand locations on campus was denied by Gordy Hulten.

[Photo] Editorial: Don’t make excuses; just vote

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • October 30, 2016
Students line up at the polls in the Union basement for early voting.

[Photo] Why Election Day should be a national holiday

October 30, 2016
Early voting started at the Illini Union on Monday. Many campaigns have placed signs out front to persuade voters.

[Photo] Champaign county announces expansion for early voting locations

March 14, 2018
Illini Student Senate members hold Republican-Democratic debate in the Union. October 6, 2016.

[Photo] After controversy, Illini Republicans group fractured

October 23, 2016

Beginner meals for the vegetarian

By Hannah Auten, Creative director • October 9, 2016
Illini Student Senate members hold Republican-Democratic debate in the Union. October 6, 2016.

[Photo] Illini Democrats, Republicans debate hot-button political issues

October 7, 2016
While some students are just casual Instagram users, others take it a step further.

[Photo] Why college students love fake Instagram accounts

October 2, 2016
Hannah Auten left the College of Business to pursue her passion in communication and political science.

Following your passion is just as important as prestige

By Hannah Auten, Creative Director • September 5, 2016
When you're having trouble with your mental health, McKinley Health Center is a crucial resource.

McKinley Health Center, the solution to your campus health issues

By Hannah Auten, Creative Director • July 20, 2016

Highlights of University dining

By Hannah Auten, Creative director • May 25, 2016
Senator Bernie Sanders speaks to an overflow crowd at his rally at the main entrance of the Activities and Recreation Center on Mar. 12, 2016.

[Photo] Illinois primary results show power of millennial voting

By Jessie Webster • March 16, 2016
Local bars prepare days in advance for Unofficial.

[Photo] Local bars prepare for 20th-annual Unofficial celebration

By Maria Rubin De Celis • March 1, 2016
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