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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

Urbana’s Green Ball promotes sustainability through fashion

By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • October 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 • October 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 • September 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 • September 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 • July 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 • June 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 • April 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 • April 12, 2024
Dazzling Nails on Green st. on March 23.

Best of CU | Best Nail Salon: Dazzling Nails

By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • March 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 • February 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 • December 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 • November 6, 2023
Pages being flipped through on Oct. 10.

PangoBooks fuses reading with online marketplace

By Jahzara Norris, Contributing writer • November 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 • October 1, 2023
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