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

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

Hannah Preston

Hannah Preston, Copy Chief

My name is Hannah Preston, and I’m a junior majoring in psychology and English. After working as a copy editor, slotter and assistant copy chief over the past two years, I now serve as copy chief at the DI. When I’m not being a grammar Nazi, you can probably find me people-watching in the English Building atrium, coffee cup in hand.

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Books intended for SAT preparation sit on a shelf at Barnes and Noble on May 22. The College Board recently announced the Environmental Context Dashboard, a tool intended to measure social and economic adversity on college applicants’ backgrounds.

[Photo] University continues to avoid using College Board resource

By Jose Zepeda, Assistant Daytime News Editor September 9, 2019
A student shakes the hand of a representative of the Illini Rugby on Quad Day Aug. 26. Participating in these events takes preparation. Consider the head, the crowds and the multitude of opportunities thrown your direction.

Survive Quad Day stress

By Hannah Preston, Copy chief August 25, 2019
Yingyings Fund is an endowment started by her family to assist international students and their families in crisis.

Memorial service for Yingying Zhang to be held Monday

By Hannah Preston, Interim editor-in-chief July 31, 2019

Death in Champaign currently under investigation

By Hannah Preston, Interim editor-in-chief July 29, 2019
The bench watches during the spring football game at Memorial Stadium. Players look ahead to the fall season.

Illinois announces football training camp schedule

By Hannah Preston, Interim editor-in-chief July 24, 2019

Champaign police respond to scene of shooting

By Hannah Preston, Interim editor-in-chief July 22, 2019
Pygmalion adds Rob Bell to 2019 lineup

Pygmalion adds Rob Bell to 2019 lineup

By Hannah Preston, Interim editor-in-chief July 15, 2019
The Thomas Siebel Center for Computer Science is a teaching and research facility that houses the Department of Computer Science at the University. Located in Urbana, it features new-age technology and computer laboratories that allow it to be the first computing habitat of its kind.

Illini Union Bookstore to carry Thomas Siebel’s book

By Hannah Preston, Interim editor-in-chief July 10, 2019
Champaign County Fair to kick off next week

Champaign County Fair to kick off next week

By Hannah Preston, Interim editor-in-chief July 7, 2019
American flags line the sidewalks of the Main Quad in remembrance of 9/11 on Monday, September 11.

City of Champaign urges caution on Independence Day

By Hannah Preston, Interim editor-in-chief July 4, 2019
Democratic gubernatorial candidate J.Bn Pritzker in Chicago on Oct. 1. Columnist Kyra writes that Gov. Pritzker must work to unite a deeply divided Illinois and refrain from alienating Democrats or Republicans.

J.B. Pritzker to visit University Wednesday

By Hannah Preston, Interim editor-in-chief July 3, 2019
Construction workers build the foundation of the site for a future Target on the corner of Green and Sixth streets in Champaign. Roads will periodically be closed while construction continues.

Sixth Street closure to resume next week

By Hannah Preston, Interim editor-in-chief July 2, 2019
Pygmalion 2019 announces lineup of 44 performances

Pygmalion 2019 announces lineup of 44 performances

By Hannah Preston, Interim editor-in-chief June 27, 2019
The Krannert Center 50th Anniversary handouts given to attendants in honor of the Krannert Centers 50th season.

Krannert Center announces performances in 50th season

By Hannah Preston, Interim editor-in-chief June 18, 2019
Eric Andre to headline for Pygmalion 2019

Eric Andre to headline for Pygmalion 2019

By Hannah Preston, Interim editor-in-chief June 15, 2019
The Illini cheer on their batter in the dugout at Eichelberger Field April 3.  Illinois will be looking to secure a final series win against Purdue next weekend.

Team to tour Europe during fall semester

By Hannah Preston, Interim editor-in-chief June 15, 2019
(Urbana Dance Company)

Urbana Dance Company to hold ribbon cutting ceremony

By Hannah Preston, Interim Editor-in-Chief May 31, 2019
Illinois Aleks Kovacevic swings at the ball during the match against Duke at Atkins Tennis Center on Feb. 1, 2019. Kovacevic was one of the 73 Illinois student-athletes to be named to the spring Big Ten  Academic All-Conference team.

Big Ten recognizes UI athletes’ academics

By Hannah Preston, Interim editor-in-chief May 30, 2019
Graduates turn to face their family and friends in thanks with a round of applause during commencement at Memorial Stadium on May 16, 2015. There will be many ceremonies taking place around campus this weekend.

Spring 2019 commencement calendar

By Hannah Preston, Interim editor-in-chief May 9, 2019
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