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Heather Robinson, Assistant Daytime News Editor

Well, hello there! My name is Heather Robinson and I'm a sophomore majoring in journalism and minoring in french. When I'm not in school, some of my favorite activities include piano playing, adventuring and a little bit of modeling. I adore all kinds of movies, especially when at the theater, and my favorite film is Moulin Rouge! Since I can remember, I have had an enormous passion for writing, and am so grateful that I have the ability to incorporate that into working here with the DI.

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Needles wait to be filled with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the I-Hotel on Jan. 12. The vaccine is now limitedly available to eligible students.

Vaccinated students praise easy shots, ‘streamlined’ administration

February 8, 2021
CodeRed aims to break the stigma around menstruation while making period products more accessible for those in the C-U community who are unable to afford them. The main goals of the RSO are period equity, education and empowerment.

CodeRed aims to bring menstruation equity on campus

February 1, 2021
Richard and Leslie Frank pose for a photo at their vineyard. The Franks have recently donated $7.5 million to the College of Media

University alums donate $7.5 million to college of media

October 12, 2020
The Delta Tau Delta fraternity house sits on the corner of Fourth and East John streets on Sunday morning. The fraternity was suspended after hosting a large party on Thursday.

Delta Tau Delta suspended after hosting large party

September 21, 2020
Madhu Khanna hosted a Zoom webinar on Sept. 10. The meeting proposed bringing a nuclear reactor to campus.

University awaits approval for on-campus micro-nuclear reactor

September 14, 2020
An Illinois employee hands a student a leaflet on the Main Quad on Aug. 21.

Greek, private housing becomes center of campus spread

September 9, 2020
University officials, public health officials and student government representatives gathered Wednesday afternoon to discuss the recent spike in on-campus COVID-19 cases.

University attributes spike in COVID-19 cases to illegal student behavior

September 2, 2020
Students socialize on the Main Quad as Foellinger Auditorium stands prominently in the background on Saturday evening.

University ramps up COVID-19 discipline after rise in campus positivity rate

September 2, 2020
Students stand in line to be tested at the Stanley Illini Grove COVID-19 testing tent on Wednesday. 182,060 saliva tests have been administered since the beginning of on campus testing.

University confirms 1,013 new cases of COVID-19 since move-in; 230 on Monday

August 31, 2020
Junior Zain Bando poses for a photo on the court at State Farm Center. Bando called for the University to be held accountable for the closing of Beckwith Residential Support Services Program, which provides support and amenities for students with physical disabilities.

With accessible dorm Beckwith closed, former residents call for accountability

August 27, 2020
Eleni Sakas, second from left, poses in the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority with her house sisters. Sakas’s sorority has been adapting its recruiting and party practices for the fall semester.

Greek life adapts to COVID restrictions

August 24, 2020
The dearillini Instagram account features testimonials from Illinois students about discrimination they've experienced.

Students speak out, share experiences of social injustice on campus

August 7, 2020
Crowds gather on the main quad to enjoy the weather during Mom's Weekend on April 6, 2019.

Bust common first-year college myths

August 5, 2020

Learn to go with flow of things, keep an open mind

July 31, 2020
Students wait in line outside of Kams during Unofficial on March 6, 2020.

University urges against Greek Reunion attendance

July 8, 2020
Crowds gather on the main quad to enjoy the weather during Mom's Weekend on April 6, 2019.

Former professor seeks $7.9 million in lawsuit against University

June 24, 2020
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks during the daily press briefing regarding the coronavirus pandemic on Sunday, May 3, 2020, at the James R. Thompson Center in Chicago.

State prepares for Phase 4 of Restore Illinois plan

June 23, 2020
Protesters kneel in the street during a demonstration following the death of George Floyd.

Illinois enters new phase, social distancing lines blur

June 12, 2020
Green Street in Champaign, IL winds down at sunset on April 14.

CU community cleans up looting aftermath, prepares for more protests

June 1, 2020
Two protesters hold a sign above their heads during a Black Lives Matter Demonstration in Harrisburg, PA on Saturday.

CU community protests in wake of George Floyd murder

May 30, 2020
A sea of green fills the line at KAM's during Unofficial on March 6, 2020.

KAM’s and Legends lead campus bar reopenings

May 29, 2020
Students watch as a couch goes up in flames in Champaign on May 16.

Graduated seniors set couch ablaze, fire department responds

May 28, 2020
COVID-19 upends grad school admissions exams

COVID-19 upends grad school admissions exams

May 4, 2020
Crowds overlook the commencement stage at Memorial Stadium. The University held a University-wide commencement ceremony on May 11, 2019.

University postpones in-person commencement, schedules virtual celebration

April 28, 2020
An overview of Paris as seen from Saint-Jacques Tower on Aug. 11, 2013. France is a country many University of Illinois students choose to study abroad in.

University cancels study abroad for fall semester

April 23, 2020
CU schools strive for equity in remote learning

CU schools strive for equity in remote learning

April 23, 2020
Technology Services Chief Communications Officer Jason Choi explains how he and his colleagues combated scam emails sent to Illinois students in Feburary. Choi was also responsible for resolving the email issues on Wednesday.

University repairs email redirection issue

April 22, 2020
A Chicago woman makes masks in her home on April 9, 2020, during the coronavirus pandemic.

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts seeks volunteers for sewing COVID-19 masks

April 13, 2020
Illinois students study and lounge on the tables outside of the Illini Union on Friday.

University cancels summer events

April 6, 2020
A student's Snapchat video depicts a man wearing a headband with a swastika drawn on it disrupting an online Zoom class.

I-Connect meeting “Zoombombed” by swastika-bearing hijackers

April 4, 2020
Police cars are parked at the intersection of Green and Fourth streets after a shooting that took place Sept. 25.

Champaign police officer tests positive for COVID-19

April 3, 2020
Crowds overlook the commencement stage at Memorial Stadium. The University held a University-wide commencement ceremony on May 11, 2019.

Students petition for rescheduled commencement, universal pass for classes

March 24, 2020
Police talk after issuing a drinking ticket during Unofficial on Friday.

Police make arrest, investigate gunshots in Champaign

March 23, 2020
Yuanrui Chen, sophomore in Engineering, stands in his single dorm room located at Busey-Evans Residence Hall. Some dorms and dining halls will remain open through Continued Housing despite the University's transition to online classes. 

Coronavirus prevents students from returning home

March 23, 2020
Exterior view of Champaign Public Library

Urbana Free Library closes for social distancing amid coronavirus spread

March 15, 2020
Marileny Rodriguez prepares red sauces for the lunch rush at Maize Mexican Grill, 60 E. Green St., on Feb. 9.

Maize Mexican Grill announces free meals for kids

March 15, 2020
A student checks in to an early voting polling place at the Union on Thursday.

Organizations work to boost student voting turnout

March 7, 2020
The Sunnyside Dispensary, located on S. Neil St, on Tuesday. It is unknown how newly legalized recreational marijuana will impact Unofficial activities.

Another green takes part in Unofficial

March 5, 2020
Pictured above is a The Cast21 Solution product being signed. The product was created by University alumni.

UI startup designs waterproof cast, sees large-scale success

February 20, 2020
A price tag hangs beneath red plastic cups at County Market on Sunday. A video on Reddit accused the store of charging

Shoppers find County Market’s ‘discounts’ are false

February 17, 2020
People line up to purchase tickets at the AMC Champaign 13 located on Meijer Drive on Saturday evening. The release of Chinese movie, “Detective Chinatown 3, was delayed due to the coronavirus crisis that originated in the Wuhan region of China.

Coronavirus indirectly affects CU community

February 3, 2020
UIPD instructors dress in padded gear used in the courses.

UI police self-defense class works to revamp program due to long waitlist

January 30, 2020
Students gather in front of the Alma Mater for the Women's March on the Main Quad.

Students come together for annual Women’s March

January 27, 2020
Engineering students talk to company representatives at the Engineering Career Fair at the ARC on Sept. 11, 2018. The unemployment rate has recently dropped to its lowed rate since 1969.

Unemployment drops to its lowest rate in nearly 50 years

January 23, 2020
Construction for “The Dean” sits on the corner of Green and Sixth streets on Sunday.

New urban high-rises impact supply, demand

December 9, 2019
Brigida dockus The Daily Illini A bike rides along a sidewalk in Champaign on Oct. 31. The Urbana City Council has made efforts to increase the areas where they enforce snow plowing; however, the group has been criticized by the community for not making the operation mandatory citywide.

Urbana expands snow removal, still not accessible citywide

December 2, 2019
Landlord David Kraft stands outside of The Art Theater in Champaign on Saturday. The Art Film Foundation officially filed bankruptcy last week closely following the announcements of The Art Theater’s closing.

December marks bankruptcy hearing for Art Film Foundation

November 18, 2019
The Acacia Fraternity house is shown at 302 E. Armory Ave. on Sunday. The fraternity recently took responsibility for a string of stolen decorations across the Champaign-Urbana area.

Disappearing decorations found, fraternity takes responsibility

November 11, 2019
The Art Theater is located in Champaign and officially closed its doors Nov. 1. The Art Film Foundation filed for bankruptcy on Tuesday.

Art Film Foundation filed for bankruptcy Tuesday

November 9, 2019
The Art Theater’s sign reads “closed” in downtown Champaign. The theater officially closed in October after the Art Film Foundation filed for bankruptcy. The bankruptcy hearings started Thursday.

The Art Theater closes despite $25,000 donation

November 7, 2019
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