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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
Content by Heather Schlitz
Tornado devastates Taylorville residents

Tornado devastates Taylorville residents

January 14, 2019
Faculty lacks diversity despite University efforts

Faculty lacks diversity despite University efforts

October 11, 2018

Corn disease threatens farmers’ yield

September 27, 2018
Nino Cirrincone, head of engineering for Illini Solar Car, helps teammate Kamil Czaplinski climb into the vehicle on Sunday. The 15-person team took seventh during the American Solar Challenge.

Illini Solar Car team takes seventh in competition

September 20, 2018
Ellen Leyerle, a Champaign resident, dressed as a rubber stamp to criticize Rep. Rodney Davis’ support for President Trump’s policies while she spoke at a rally outside Davis’ Champaign office.

Rep. Davis protested over lack of open meetings

September 17, 2018
Proposed change may cut abortion services

Proposed change may cut abortion services

September 13, 2018
Representatives from different UIUC groups hold a meeting at the YMCA on Thursday to work together to increase the number of students registered to vote.

Political groups spur voter registration

September 6, 2018
Source: Federation of American Scientists

GEO remains unshaken by Janus v. AFSCME ruling

September 4, 2018

Researchers, police caution sharing exercise routes online

August 27, 2018
An I-Guide directing the family of an incoming freshman at Florida Avenue Residence Hall.

Avoid stress on Move-In Day

August 22, 2018

University receives nearly a million dollars to research bee population

July 31, 2018
Large lectures can seem overwhelming. Make sure you go the extra mile to ensure you get the most beneficial experience.

Pragmatic advice for surviving lectures

July 17, 2018
Sketches in Italy, a collection of picturesque sketches, at the Rare Book & Manuscript Library on July 9, 2018.

Book recounts rare book theft from University library

July 17, 2018

Pro-Chief billboard to remain for a year

June 29, 2018
Prospective students tour campus on June 14.

Statewide program to provide merit-based aid

June 14, 2018
Students get ready for class at the Thomas M. Siebel Center for Computer Science. Several newly-graduated University alumni join Teach For America after graduation without the proper degree or experience. 

Teach For America raising concerns in teaching profession

May 31, 2018
Students use the elliptical machines at CRCE. CRCE is just one of many workout options on campus.

Avoiding the freshman 15

May 20, 2018
Members of GEO protest on the Main Quad on Feb. 26.

Top five moments of the past year

May 7, 2018
Excessive caffeine intake may lead to negative effects

Excessive caffeine intake may lead to negative effects

May 3, 2018
Source: Illinois Board of Higher Education

Increase in UI budget request to help retain in-state enrollment

April 19, 2018
Source: Stanford Center for Education Policy Analysis

Implicit bias pervasive in online courses

March 26, 2018
Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse

Expert warns of health risks of JUULs

March 12, 2018
Google Trends

Professor: Social media key to anti-sexual assault movement

March 8, 2018
GEO contract negotiations, explained

GEO contract negotiations, explained

February 27, 2018
Awele Uwagwu, a sophomore in LAS, flew back to Nigeria when his student visa was terminated due to an overdue balance in his student account.

International students face increasingly high tuition

February 26, 2018
Photo of the McKinley Health Center on 1109 S. Lincoln Ave. on April 17, 2016.

When winter brings more than the blues

February 22, 2018
Posters cover the wall outside the Geneva Room at the McKinley Foundation during a GEO meeting on Sunday, February 4.

GEO poised for potential strike

February 5, 2018
University defies trend of enrollment decline

University defies trend of enrollment decline

February 1, 2018
Altcoins, the future of money?

Altcoins, the future of money?

January 29, 2018
Source: Nuclear Secrecy

What would happen to Urbana-Champaign during a nuclear war

January 22, 2018
Bitcoin ATM on Green Street used to buy and sell Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

Bitcoin frenzy hits student investors

January 16, 2018
College of Engineering Dean Andreas Cangellaris speaks at the University’s Innovation, Leadership and Engineering Entrepreneurship kickoff event on Friday.

University appoints new leadership to execute future goals

December 18, 2017
GEO holds protest tutor-in as possible strike looms

GEO holds protest tutor-in as possible strike looms

December 11, 2017
Gus Wood, the co-president of Graduate Employees Organization provisions that the House bill regarding raising graduate student taxes would decimate higher education.

Tax bill raises alarm among graduate students

December 7, 2017
Sophomores, Eva Bucke and Hazirah Muhamad, utilize their time at the Undergraduate Library to study and work on a project together.

College of Engineering piloting program to combat cheating

November 27, 2017
Leslie Cooperband, co-owner of Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery, sells dairy products at the Urbana Market at the Square in Lincoln Square Mall. Some female farmers have faced gender discrimination within the farming community.

Women farmers combat sexism in fields

November 16, 2017
University professors and local farm receive grants to improve farming systems

University professors and local farm receive grants to improve farming systems

November 6, 2017
SOURCE OFFICE OF INCLUSION & INTERCULTURAL RELATIONS

University plans to overhaul diversity efforts

October 31, 2017
The Counseling Center Paraprofessionals host an event called No Body Is Perfect: Weighing in on Eating Disorders Tuesday, Feb. 28 in honor of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week.

Counseling Center works to dispel stigmas surrounding mental illness

October 19, 2017
Washington Park, often referred to as Frat Park for the high number

Hazing a continuing issue on campus

October 12, 2017
University students travel to China for free

University students travel to China for free

October 5, 2017
Students get ready for the honors section of CS 196: Intro to Computer Science for CS Majors on Tuesday night in the Seibel lecture hall.

Students reflect on how race affects their classroom participation

September 28, 2017
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