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

Jared Ebanks, Assistant Features Editor

The Illinois baseball team celebrates after coming off the field during a game against Northwestern on March 26. The team is preparing to host Nebraska this weekend at Illinois Field.

Illinois prepares to host No. 1 Nebraska

By Jared Ebanks, Staff Writer April 2, 2021
Student fights pandemic through epidemiology

Student fights pandemic through epidemiology

By Jared Ebanks, Assistant Featured Editor February 18, 2021
The Undergraduate Library sits empty on Nov. 15. The UGL has had limited capacity for study spaces since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Students search for study spaces

By Jared Ebanks, Assistant Features Editor January 27, 2021
Junior in Media Victoria Anderson poses for a headshot. Anderson has been searching for roommates to live with next year.

Students search for roommates amidst pandemic

By Jared Ebanks, Assistant Features Editor November 19, 2020
Junior Paulina Chmiel pours a drink before serving it to a customer during her shift at the Starbucks located on Oregon Street on Wednesday morning. Starbucks worker Aaliyah Johnson has found a comfortable balance between academics and work this semester.

Barista’s take on additional COVID-19 stress

By Jared Ebanks, Assistant Features Editor October 29, 2020
Board members of campus group Covalence hold up signs to promote their organization. Covalence was formed April 9, and its primary function is to provide aid to those affected by the pandemic.

Covalence: students against COVID-19

By Jared Ebanks, Assistant Features Editor September 28, 2020
Mariah Madison stands at a Buy Black Chambana pop-up shop in August. Madison’s blog sponsors Black-owned businesses within the Champaign-Urbana area.

Buy Black Chambana helps close racial wealth gap

By Jared Ebanks, Assistant Features Editor September 8, 2020
Students sit in the shade of trees on Friday

Freshmen adjust to working remotely

By Jared Ebanks, Assistant Features Editor August 27, 2020
A group of international students enjoys bubble tea on Oct. 19, 2019.

Pandemic creates challenges to navigating social life

By Jared Ebanks, Assistant Features Editor August 19, 2020
A student grabs a Sprite at the 57 North convenience store located in the SDRP.

Keep your dorm stocked with snacks

By Jared Ebanks, Assistant Features Editor August 17, 2020
Students pose with their artwork after the Paint and Sip for the Culture event hosted during the 2019-2020 school year.

Organizations, resources to welcome incoming Black students

By Jared Ebanks, Assistant Features Editor August 5, 2020
Students build a snowman on the quad in front of the Illini Union on Oct. 31, 2019.

Learn how to properly dress for Midwest weather

By Jared Ebanks, Assistant Features Editor July 31, 2020
Kevin Bacon stars as Theo Conroy in You Should Have Left, written and directed by David Koepp.

Kevin Bacon reflects on his role in summer blockbuster

By Jared Ebanks, Assistant Features Editor June 26, 2020
The King of Staten Island, starring Pete Davidson, is set to release on June 12.

Judd Apatow discusses ‘The King of Staten Island’

By Jared Ebanks, Assistant Features Editor June 10, 2020
FSHN 175 Teaching Assitsant Max Holle (right) takes an on-site tour of Riggs Beer Company with Darin Riggs (left) for a video for his class.

Instructors bring wine, food to classroom

By Jared Ebanks, Assistant Features Editor May 6, 2020
Graduate student Karthik Pattaje  explains the results of a lab he ran for a lecture video he and other TA’s are responsible for filming for online undergraduate classes.

Life in the lab lives on for graduate students

By Jared Ebanks, Assistant Features Editor April 8, 2020
Pictured above is Ajax Peak in Telluride, CO, Ajax Peak. Eric Schmidt and his family stayed in Telluride for their short spring break trip.

COVID-19 affects students’ spring break plans

By Jared Ebanks, Assistant Features Editor March 25, 2020
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