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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
Students studying and meeting up for group projects at the Gies College of Business atruim before thanksgiving break. (Nov. 14)

[Photo] Business minor opens to all students

By Julie Kang, Staff Writer • November 26, 2018
Gareth Kennedy and Sarah Browne, two artists best-known throughout Europe, have conceptual art presented in an exhibit at Krannert Art Museum. The exhibit is on display until Feb. 9.

[Photo] Kennedy Browne exhibit critiques 21st century

By Tristan Jacobs, Contributing Writer • October 17, 2018
Tarana Burke, a civil rights activist from The Bronx, New York, shares her story with Illinois students at Foellinger Auditorium on Tuesday.

[Photo] Movement creator of “me too.” shares journey behind campaign against sexual violence

By Therese Pokorney, Assistant Daytime News Editor • September 19, 2018
John Bieber, junior in ACES, builds furnitures for friends and family at his apartment on Tuesday. In recent years, he began commission work and uses his apartment on campus as a temporary studio while working on the main pieces at his house in the suburbs.

[Photo] Student crafts career out of hand-built furniture

By Emma Palatnik, Staff Writer • September 17, 2018
Jacob Benjamin, manager of the Campus Bike Center, welcomes students to the workshop to learn how to fix their own bikes. The Campus Bike Center on campus along with one in downtown Urbana, make up The Bike Project, a nonprofit “do-it-yourself” organization.

[Photo] Administration’s tentative agreement expands on GEO list of demands

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 12, 2018
The judicary meeting at the Student government complex on Wednesday, Jan. 31.

[Photo] ISG student judiciary makes strides in first year

By Cori Lippert, staff writer • February 5, 2018
Judicary meeting at the Student government complex on wednesday, Jan 31, 2018.

[Photo] 4 faculty members selected for endowed chairs

By JieJie Wang, Staff Writer • February 5, 2018
Portrait of Raneem Shamseldin on Nov. 15, 2017.

[Photo] ISG passes resolution to remove Chief logo

By Cori Lippert, Staff Writer • January 24, 2018
International law professor at the University College of Law, Francis Boyle, voicing his opinions regarding the current president on Wednesday.

[Photo] University of Illinois College of Law faculty, students rally against Trump deputy solicitor general’s invitation to campus

By Rebecca Wood, News Reporter • January 24, 2018
Students walk past an illegally parked car on Green Street on Jan. 17.

[Photo] Increased police presence to target illegal parking on Green Street

By Andrea Flores, Assistant Daytime News Editor • January 20, 2018
Students walking on the quad on Jan 17th, 2018.

[Photo] Editorial | Salty about unsalted roads and sidewalks

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • January 18, 2018
Baylin Shade, a sophmore major in community health, has been working at the Illini Union Hotel since last fall. (Jan 17th, 2018)

[Photo] Illini Union hotel still stands 77 years later

By Thomas Block, Staff writer • January 18, 2018
The Gies College of Business is decked out to celebrate the generous donation from the Gies Family at the Business Instructional Facility on Oct. 26. The Gies College of Business is among one of the many colleges within the University to introduce a new program for future students.

[Photo] University libraries extend hours during finals week

By Jiejie Wang, Staff Writer • December 14, 2017
People living at the Greenhouse co-op eat dinner together every night from Monday through Friday. They talk to each other about the day and care for one another.

[Photo] Urbana co-ops provide enriching community living experience

By Isabella Arquilla, Staff writer • December 6, 2017
The Illinois Student Government meeting at the Pine Lounge in the Illini Union on Nov. 15, 2017. ISG executive members said they are working on completing initiatives brought up in the semester, including a sexual assault prevention task force.

[Photo] ISG executives reflect on semester, look to increase involvement

By Cori Lippert, Staff Writer • November 27, 2017
Haley Kennedy, a sociology major student, presenting in "Speculative Futures -- Imaginging Futures" at the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Building Auditorium on Nov. 4, 2017. "Speculative Futures" is a two-day series of talks and interactive events by scientists and creative writers about the intersections between science, technology, and literature.

[Photo] University professors and local farm receive grants to improve farming systems

By Heather Schlitz, Staff Writer • November 6, 2017
Noboru Fujinuma, a renowned contemporary basket artist, creates a chabana container used for flowers during a tea ceremony at the Japan House on Oct. 24. Fujinuma is a Living National Treasure of Japan, meaning he is certified as a preserver of important, intangible, cultural properties.

[Photo] Noboru Fujinuma, a Living National Treasure of Japan, visits Japan House

By Kayla Raflores, Contributing writer • October 28, 2017
Gies College of Business students celebrate the generous donation from the Gies Family at the Business Instructional Facility on Oct. 26, 2017.

[Photo] Gies ranks 14 among America’s top 50 philanthropists in 2017

February 19, 2018
Students participate in Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, on the Main Quad on Oct. 21.

[Photo] Indian cultural groups celebrate Diwali

By Jie Jie Wang, Staff writer • October 22, 2017
The Miles C. Hartley Selections Garden on Oct. 13. The garden is a gift from family and friends of alumnus and former UI faculty member Miles C. Hartley. It is part of the Arboretum on the south side of campus. Take your family to visit this weekend and enjoy Illinois’ natural beauty.

[Photo] How to entertain your family during Homecoming Weekend

October 23, 2017
Huimin Zhao, professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, is giving his speech on a new frontier in synthetic biology. Dr. Zhao is also the main host of this symposium that celebrates both U of I Sesquicentennial and 50th anniversary of microbiologist Sol Spiegelman in his work of DNA technology. (Oct. 21, 2017)

[Photo] Illinois celebrates life sciences through Sol Spiegelman research symposium

October 23, 2017
Students dance at the ISA Garba Raas Bhangra Cultural Event at the ARC on Saturday. Students performed Raas, a traditional Indian folk dance that is done in pairs while holding sticks called dandia.

[Photo] Indian Student Association hosts Garba, Raas, Bhangra night at ARC

October 17, 2017
Alexis, a junior majoring in communications, with her father Ted (Oct. 15)

[Photo] Students share campus experience with faculty member parents

By Sarah O'Beirne, Contributing writer • October 16, 2017
Students perform in Foellinger auditorium for the Moon Gala on Saturday, Sep. 30.

[Photo] Moon Gala celebrates Chinese culture at Foellinger

October 3, 2017
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