The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

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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
Jenni Kallenback

Jenni Kallenback, Assistant Features Editor

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The Illinois Rip Chords A cappella group poses for a photo during auditions. The group is in the midst of hosting in-person auditions for new members.

University a cappella groups host in-person activities, recruit new members

August 27, 2021
A group of kids hold signs displaying phrases such as “#StopAsianHate” and “We Stand Asians” at a protest in downtown Champaign on March 30.

Anti-Asian violence scares UI community

April 22, 2021
Arianna Williams, founder of Cre8tives United, poses for a photo wearing Cre8tives United merch on Oct. 3, 2020 at the Garden of the Phoenix in Chicago, Illinois. The group creates a platform for smaller artists to tell their origin stories that will help them gain more traction in the industry.

Cre8tives United provides platform, community for artists

April 16, 2021
A collection of multicultural books sorted by the Kadie Project for Carl Sandburg Elementary School in Charleston, Illinois lies on the ground. Ky Newsome and Kate Shanks started the Kadie Project to introduce more diverse children’s books into the classroom.

The Kadie Project promotes diversity education in classrooms

March 29, 2021
Intersectional feminism encouraged during Womens History Month

Intersectional feminism encouraged during Women’s History Month

March 15, 2021
GWS 202: Sexualities prepares students for life

GWS 202: Sexualities prepares students for life

March 8, 2021
Chester Wilson III models for a photo shoot that celebrates gender neutral clothing in February 2020.

Students share passion for fashion with campus RSO

February 15, 2021
Business Librarian Madeleine Wolske helps a patron of the Champaign Public Library on Wednesday morning. The library has recently reopened limited in-person services.

Champaign Public Library adjusts for community

February 4, 2021
Students study in the College of Law Library on Sept. 20, 2019. Many libraries on campus have limited their in-person services since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Library transforms print collection to online

January 21, 2021
Lights line the edges of a walkway in Allerton Park on Tuesday.

Kirby Winter Wellness Walks brighten up season

January 6, 2021
Pencils of Promise chapter provides educational resources

Pencils of Promise chapter provides educational resources

December 23, 2020
University Archives document women in science

University Archives document women in science

December 2, 2020
Students study in the College of Law Library on Sept. 20, 2019.

Library Students greatly impact CU

November 11, 2020
UI changes admissions exams requirements

UI changes admissions exams requirements

October 27, 2020
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