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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
Review | ‘Dispatch,’ Z-Team captures the hearts of story-based gamers

Review | ‘Dispatch,’ Z-Team captures the hearts of story-based gamers

By Jahzara Norris and Gibson Asselmeier • Nov 30, 2025
The Universidad Carlos III Campus Puerta de Toledo in Madrid, Spain, 2018.

UI students explore the impact of studying abroad

By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • Nov 12, 2025
Swim Ignorant Fire performs at the Gallery Art Bar on Nov. 7th. This group is known for their experimental ambient sound.

Swim Ignorant Fire unleashes experimental flair at Gallery Art Bar

By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • Nov 9, 2025
Senior defensive back Torrie Cox Jr. lays on the field and gets stretched out by the Illinois athletic trainer after a big hit in the Illinois vs. Ohio State game on Oct. 9.

Athletes overcome mental strain of injury through team, staff support

By Jahzara Norris and Jack Dacy • Oct 31, 2025
Liam Haynes, graduate student in FAA, and Elva Chang, junior in FAA, perform a flute duet in the East Gallery of the Krannert Art Museum as members of the Improvisers Exchange Ensemble in a performance on Saturday. The ensemble, founded in 2017 by Jason Finkelman, professor in FAA, follows a style Finkelman deems "omni-idiomatic", where musicians of diverse backgrounds and skill levels improvise together to create unique live performances.

Improvisers Exchange ensemble combines performance, visual art through exploratory concert

By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • Oct 21, 2025
Roommate compatibility quiz: Can we live together?

Roommate compatibility quiz: Can we live together?

By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • Sep 25, 2025

Racing into the future with 31st annual Reflections | Projections conference

By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • Sep 21, 2025
Author Kyle Seibel reads a short story at the PYGMALION Literary Event at the Gallery Art Bar in Urbana on Sept 20.

CU literary community gathers for PYGMALION festival

By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • Sep 21, 2025
Produce food shelf at the Wesley Food Pantry in Urbana on April 24.

How to eat for free: A guide to food resources around campus

By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • May 8, 2025
Ice Bucket Challenge resurfaces with new focus on mental health

Ice Bucket Challenge resurfaces with new focus on mental health

By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • May 5, 2025
CFE.7 explores the human condition through fashion

CFE.7 explores the human condition through fashion

By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • May 4, 2025
Small class makes big impact, FSHN 120 combats food insecurity

Small class makes big impact, FSHN 120 combats food insecurity

By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • Apr 25, 2025

UI students dive into underwater hockey

By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • Apr 14, 2025
The south entrance of Wassaja Hall featuring the "The Long Way Home" sculptures on Feb. 24.

Best of CU ’25 | Best Dorm: Wassaja Hall

By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • Mar 6, 2025
Bobra Crockett with daughter Joia Crockett in front of Alpha Omicron Pi.

Stand up or stand out: Diversifying Panhellenic Greek life

By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • Feb 28, 2025

New KAM exhibit explores CU modernist architecture

By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • Feb 2, 2025
GayBar hosts valuable safe space for queer community

GayBar hosts valuable safe space for queer community

By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • Dec 21, 2024
The interior of the Foellinger Great Hall showcases the intricate architecture of the space on Oct. 30.

What makes Foellinger Great Hall so ‘great?’

By Sam Gregerman and Jahzara Norris • Dec 7, 2024

Rare Book and Manuscript Library celebrates Black literature

By Jahzara Norris , Staff Writer • Nov 21, 2024

Urbana’s Green Ball promotes sustainability through fashion

By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • Oct 14, 2024
Champaign County Deputy Treasurer DeShawn Williams sings alongside New Souls, an R&B, soul, and hip-hop band, on stage at 40 North's Fall Fusion Festival in Downtown Urbana on Saturday. Williams is currently running for mayor of the city of Urbana as a Democrat, and will run against Annie Feldmeier Adams in the February primary.

Annual Fall Fusion Festival celebrates Urbana art community

By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • Oct 7, 2024
The 2024 Homecoming court poses for a picture on the steps of Foellinger Auditorium on the Main Quad.

Hello to Homecoming! Meet the 2024 Homecoming Court 

By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • Sep 11, 2024
Local writer Will Reger reads poetry from one of his books during the first Song, Poetry, Expression, Art, and Knowledge (SPEAK) Cafe event at Krannert Art Museum on Thursday evening, Sept. 5. The monthly open mic aims to provide a space for anyone to create and present their work.

SPEAK Cafe offers a welcoming space to share

By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • Sep 8, 2024
Djimon Hounsou and Lupita Nyong'o in "A Quiet Place: Day One".

Review | ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ is a powerful drama in disguise

By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • Jul 7, 2024
Tall grass blows in the wind in Meadowbrook Park at the University, June 13.

Recent dust storms spark environmental concern in the Midwest

By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • Jun 15, 2024
A mother and daughter explore the plants at the plant fair, which took place during the University’s Moms Weekend.

UI Horticulture Club digs up second annual plant fair

By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • Apr 15, 2024
A plaster cast reproduction of the Greek statue of Laocoön and his sons. The sculpture is placed in the entrance of the Ancient Mediterranean Exhibit in the Spurlock Museum.

Spurlock Museum to host first-ever gala

By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • Apr 12, 2024
Dazzling Nails on Green st. on March 23.

Best of CU | Best Nail Salon: Dazzling Nails

By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • Mar 28, 2024
Students socialize at the black joy social event at the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center on W Nevada St. on Friday.

The Black Joy Project celebrates Black resilience at Spurlock Museum

By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • Feb 6, 2024
National Cat Lovers Month calls for cat-care reminders

National Cat Lovers Month calls for cat-care reminders

By Jahzara Norris, Staff writer • Dec 28, 2023
Indonesian Student Association members gather around a table in the University YMCA during last year's traditional night market on Nov. 5, 2022.

Pasar Malam to showcase Indonesian heritage at UI

By Jahzara Norris, Contributing writer • Nov 6, 2023
Pages being flipped through on Oct. 10.

PangoBooks fuses reading with online marketplace

By Jahzara Norris, Contributing writer • Nov 1, 2023
The Musikmeisters performs at Champaign-Urbana's Oktoberfest, hosted at the corner of Washington and Neil St. on Saturday.

CU Oktoberfest celebrates German culture, 10th anniversary

By Felicity Abbott and Jahzara Norris • Oct 1, 2023