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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
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[Photo] Coffee course to return for second time during spring semester

December 14, 2017
The Graduate Employee Organization has been bargaining for a new contract with University administration for the past several months. This Thursday, GEO members will host an overnight tutor-in.

[Photo] University libraries extend hours during finals week

By Jiejie Wang, Staff Writer • December 14, 2017
The Graduate Employee Organization has been bargaining for a new contract with University administration for the past several months. This Thursday, GEO members will host an overnight tutor-in.

[Photo] GEO holds protest tutor-in as possible strike looms

By Heather Schlitz, Staff Writer • December 11, 2017
Students listen and take notes in Class Law 301 in Room 114 of David Kinley Hall on Friday, Nov. 3rd. The Illinois Student Government recently passed an endorsement of a Legal Studies Minor, which the Class Law 301 class qualifies for.

[Photo] Law professor proposes legal studies minor

By Cori Lippert, Staff Writer • November 9, 2017
The new restaurant, Hamilton Walker's Restaurant, is located on 201 N Neil St. in Champaign.

[Photo] Local restaurants to eat at with your dad

By Yifan Gu, Contributing Writer • November 9, 2017
Bousfield Hall is one of the newest University Housing residence halls.

[Photo] Living in University Housing can increase academic success

By Samantha Boyle, Staff Writer • October 26, 2017
Green Street on Oct. 26, 2016.

[Photo] The defilement of Green Street is a tradition

By Mary Adam, Columnist • October 17, 2017
Students eat at the Ikenberry Dinning Hall and enjoy the multiple cuisines it has to offer.

[Photo] Students continue to struggle with food allergies on campus

By Rebecca Wood, Staff writer • September 21, 2017
Room 172 in the Armory is one of the new innovation studio's created and debuted this fall.

[Photo] Armory Innovation Spaces reimagine the classroom experience

By Vivienne Henning, Assistant news editor • September 7, 2017
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[Photo] First University adult coloring book, ‘Orange, Blue, and U,’ hits stores

By Emma Palatnik, Assistant features editor • September 5, 2017
Over the summer, the Maize on First and Green Street closed due to lack of access from delayed construction.

[Photo] Construction becomes a hindrance to some local businesses

By Gillian Dunlop, Assistant news editor • August 31, 2017
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[Photo] Best spots to hang out around campus

By Emma Palatnik, Assistant features editor • August 1, 2017
Large lectures can seem overwhelming. Make sure you go the extra mile to ensure you get the most beneficial experience.

[Photo] 4 ways to make large lectures seem small

By JuYeon Kim, Assistant video editor • August 1, 2017
Illini's Samantha Stratford swims the butterfly against Nebraska on Jan. 21st in the ARC pool.

[Photo] Illinois swim and dive team has season filled with mixed results

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • May 8, 2017
MCORE renovations are made in front of the Illini Union and portions of Green Street, which is part of a five-part plan to renovate campus streets. Projects 1, 2 and 3 are ongoing, with projects 4 and 5 scheduled to begin in the next two years.

[Photo] MCORE project adds to campus construction

By Leon Li, Staff Writer • May 8, 2017
Ryan Suffern discusses his film "Finding Oscar" after its screening in Lincoln Hall on April 4.

[Photo] ‘Finding Oscar,’ film directed by University alumni, documents Guatemalan Crisis

By Isra Rahman, Contributing writer • May 6, 2017
Students study in anticipation for their final exams at the Undergraduate Library.

[Photo] Appreciate campus memorabilia

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • May 4, 2017
Mike Posner and The Legendary Mike Posner Band with Adam Friedman performed at The Canopy Club on April 23. He told the audience to get to know the people around them during the concert because "it’s beautiful to be a part of something bigger than yourselves".

[Photo] Mike Posner performs motivating show at Canopy Club

By Meral Aycicek, Staff writer • April 25, 2017
The Movimiento Estudiantil Chicanx de Aztlán and the Black United Front held a rally in front of the African American Studies cultural house on Wednesday. Participants spoke of demands for the University Administration, including the rehire of Lou Turner, the coordinator and adviser in the Department of African American Studies, who is facing termination.

[Photo] Project 1000 asks for more representation and retention

April 20, 2017
The Illinois Coalition Assisting Undocumented Students' Education (I-Cause) and Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity Inc hosted "Coming Out of the Shadows" event addressing the deportation of undocumented immigrants and the circumstances for undocumented students.

[Photo] Organization helps students understand undocumented students’ experiences

By Karen Liu, Staff Writer • April 17, 2017
The Israeli Apartheid Week started Monday April 10th and goes till Thursday April 13th. Columnist Hayley Nagelberg believes that there are important questions surrounding this event that all students should be able to participate in discussing.

[Photo] Conflicts during Passover show cultural disconnect

April 12, 2017
"I Love Illinois" week is from April 10 to 14 and is organized by the Student Alumni Ambassadors, an RSO focused on promoting school spirit. Different events will be occurring throughout the week to highlight the University's positive attributes.

[Photo] 'I Love Illinois Week' underway on campus

April 12, 2017
Strawberry Fields Cafe and World Market International & Gourmet are now located in the same building at 306 W. Springfield Ave. in Urbana, making it easier for locals to buy their food.

[Photo] World Harvest International & Gourmet Foods relocating to Urbana

By Mary Kate Kiley, Staff writer • April 11, 2017
The students for an Arab Cultural Center are pushing for a Middle Eastern, North African cultural house addition. The Asian American cultural house is one of many resources on Nevada Street symbolizing diversity on campus.

[Photo] Students push for a Middle Eastern-North African cultural house

By Isra Rahman, Contributing writer • April 10, 2017
The view of the Syrian border from Mount Hermon in Israel on Dec. 20th.

[Photo] The effects of war on children are irreversible

By Tyler Panlilio, Columnist • April 10, 2017
Bruna Cardoso shares her family’s story of coming to America from Brazil at the “Coming Out of the Shadows” event. Students advocated with the intent of fostering education and acceptance of undocumented students.

[Photo] Students, faculty gather in support of undocumented Illini

By Leon Li, Staff Writer • April 10, 2017
The Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center is currently located on 51 E. Gregory Drive. In 2018, the Center will move to Mathews Avenue in Urbana, 50 years after originally opening.

[Photo] African-American cultural center finds permanent campus location

By Taylor Howard, Staff Writer • April 10, 2017
The mayoral debate for Urbana that took place at the Urbana City Council Chambers on Monday, Jan. 30th. Diane Marling (center) was announced mayor of Urbana, defeating incumbent Laurel Pressing (right) in the election.

[Photo] Oooh Wee Sweet Tea business gives back to black community

By Taylor Howard, Contributing Writer • April 6, 2017
MCORE renovations occur in front of the Illini Union and portions of Green Street, which is part of a five-part plan to renovate campus streets. The project was halted beginning July as the state of Illinois was unable to pass a budget to fund the construction.

[Photo] MCORE construction aims to ease multi-modal conflict

By Leon Li, Staff Writer • April 3, 2017
Students put their food waste, along with their plates and utensils, on a moving tray conveyor belt in the Ikenberry Dinning Hall.

[Photo] University students compete to bring life to the moon

By Kevin Delgado, Staff Writer • March 30, 2017
Local politicians, and members of the community announce the opening of the New American Welcome Center at the YMCA.

[Photo] YMCA hosts press conference in regards to New American Welcome Center

March 28, 2017
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees will vote on plans for a Siebel Center for Design at the meeting on Wednesday.

[Photo] Board of Trustees to vote on new provost, majors, design center

By Angelica LaVito, Staff Writer • March 14, 2017
The model of the new Siebel Center for Design is displayed in the Link Gallery in the Art and Design Building.

[Photo] Siebel Center for Design will connect students across campus

By Karen Liu and Luke Cooper • March 13, 2017
Students sit at KAM’s bar on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Columnist Hayley Nagelberg is excited about Blueberry the penguin's visit, and thinks students should be more informed about endangered species.

[Photo] KAM’s violates Champaign liquor laws, resulting in suspension of license

By Jessica Bursztynsky, Staff Writer • March 9, 2017
The Illinois women’s wheelchair basketball team finished the season with a 1-11 intercollegiate record, but team members plan to try their best in the playoffs.

[Photo] Illinois women’s wheelchair basketball not getting hopes too high for playoffs

March 8, 2017
Frozen food shelved in Ikenberry's 57 North. March 6 is National Frozen Food Day, and frozen foods have a long history on campus.

[Photo] Dining service employees talk frozen foods

By Olivia Bievenue, Staff writer • March 6, 2017
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[Photo] Unofficial: Go big or go home

By Jess Peterson, Staff writer • March 2, 2017
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[Photo] Beer pong game: 21 years of Unofficial and 21 years of Illini Sports

By Daily Illini Sports Staff • March 2, 2017
Coach Stephanie Wheeler watches as the womens team plays against Canadian National Academy in the ARC on Friday, Jan. 27th.

[Photo] Illinois women’s wheelchair basketball team not satisfied with season’s end

March 1, 2017
The survey building, located on Gregory St., remains under construction as of Wednesday Feb. 22nd.

[Photo] Former Survey Building to become College of Business facility

March 1, 2017
Illinois' Alex Wittinger (35) jumps above her opponent to pass the ball to her teamate at the game against Michigan State on Wednesday, Feb. 24th, 2016. The Illini lost 43-71.

[Photo] Illini looking to the future on Senior day

February 25, 2018
Adding decorations to a bland dorm room can make it both personal and comfortable.

[Photo] Simple touches to make your dorm room feel like home

By Madeline Galassi, Supplements editor • February 27, 2017
Gender-neutral bathrooms located in Wassaja Residence Hall.

[Photo] Trump acts against LGBT interests

By Isabella Winkler, Opinions columnist • February 27, 2017
The women's bathroom of Kam's, located on Daniel St. in Champaign, on Tuesday, Feb. 21st.

[Photo] Bar bathroom cleanliness is in the toilet

By Andrea Flores, Staff Writer • February 23, 2017
Illini's Aaron Hiltzik plays in a singles match against North Carolina at the Atkins Tennis Center on Saturday, Feb. 4th.

[Photo] Illinois men’s tennis ready for matches with NIU and UK

By Meghan Rest, Staff writer • February 24, 2017
The women's bathroom of KAM's, located on Daniel St. in Champaign, on Tuesday, Feb. 21st.

[Photo] KAM’s, C Street fail health inspections for more than grimy floors

By Kevin Delgado, Staff Writer • February 23, 2017
Students walk across the intersection of Gregory and Nevada in Urbana on Wednesday. Columnust Saketh Vasamsetti argues that many campus crosswalks are unsafe and need to be fixed.

[Photo] Crosswalks in crisis: Students face long waits, collision risks

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • February 23, 2017
Students receive pool lessons in the Rec Room in the Illini Union every Monday night for 7 weeks for $50.

[Photo] University alumni gives pool lessons at Illini Union

By Olivia Bievenue, Staff Writer • February 20, 2017
Illini's Samantha Stratford swims the butterfly against Nebraska on Jan. 21st in the ARC pool.

[Photo] Illinois swim and dive team breaks records at Big Ten Championship

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • February 20, 2017
The Illini's Women's Wheelchair basketball team chant during half-time against the Canadian National Academy in the ARC on Friday, Jan. 27th.

[Photo] Illinois women’s wheelchair basketball trying new things in practice

By Ryan Wilon, Staff writer • February 17, 2017
Illini's Megan Vuong swims the butterfly against Nebraska on Jan. 21st in the ARC pool.

[Photo] Illinois swim and dive heads to Big Ten Championships

February 15, 2017
Altgeld Tower's bell performances are being suspended indefinitely during repairs.

[Photo] Altgeld Bell Tower chimes discontinued indefinitely for repairs

March 22, 2017
The Gamma Phi Omega- Lambda Chapter organized a "Puppy Kissing Booth" to celebrate Valentines Day on the quad, outside the Illini Union, on Tuesday, Feb. 14th.

[Photo] Puppies share Valentine's kisses on the quad

February 14, 2017
Students eat at the Ikenberry Dinning Hall and enjoy the multiple cuisines it has to offer.

[Photo] Why you should choose a dining hall date

By Nora Halleran, Supplements writer • February 9, 2017
Illini's Gui Gomez plays against University of North Carolina at the Atkins Tennis Center on Friday, Fe. 4th.

[Photo] Illinois men’s tennis bounces back against Duke, falls to UNC

By Charlotte Carroll • February 6, 2017
Laurel Prussing, the mayor of Urbana.

[Photo] Legality questioned on Trump’s order to cut funding for sanctuary cities

By Jessica Bursztynsky, Staff Writer • February 6, 2017
Illini's Erica Wilson takes the ball around to the basket against the Canadian National Academy in the ARC on Friday, Jan. 27th.

[Photo] Wheeler wants progress from Illinois women’s wheelchair basketball team

By Ryan Wilson, Staff writer • February 3, 2017
The mayoral debate for Urbana that took place at the Urbana City Council Chambers on Jan. 30. Marlin will be the next mayor of Urbana, defeating Rex Bradfield with 86.25 percent of the vote.

[Photo] Urbana mayoral race kicks off with Monday night’s candidate forum

By Adam Kaz, Staff Writer • January 31, 2017
Chancellor Robert J. Jones along with other University Administrators are being active about informing students of President Donald Trump's executive orders.

[Photo] Protests heard, discussed at Senate Executive Committee meeting

January 31, 2017
Illini's Erica Wilson (23) takes a freethrow shot against the Canadian National Academy in the ARC on Friday, Jan. 27th.

[Photo] Weaknesses show for Illinois women’s wheelchair basketball team at home

By Ryan Wilson, Staff writer • January 30, 2017
Illini's Erica Wilson (23) takes a freethrow shot against the Canadian National Academy in the ARC on Friday, Jan. 27th.

[Photo] Beasley’s career best not enough for Illini, losing streak continues

By Jacob Diaz, Staff writer • January 30, 2017
Nathan Stephens became the new director of the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center as of January 2017.

[Photo] Nathan Stephens assumes position as director of BNAACC

By Melissa Wagner, Staff writer • January 18, 2017
The C-U Open Invite Cypher will take place at Canopy Club in Urbana on Thursday, Jan. 19th. It is an open mic night for local rappers.

[Photo] CU Cypher brings rapping community together

By Brooke Eberle, Staff writer • January 19, 2017
Students participated in service projects, such as blanket making, for MLK Service Day on Jan. 16th in the Illini Union.

[Photo] Editorial: MLK Day reminds us there’s more work to be done

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • January 17, 2017
Students spend time in the Wassaja Resident's Hall lounge on Jan 16th.

[Photo] University Housing contract limits students’ ability to opt out

By Jessica Berbey, Staff Writer • January 17, 2017
The Chemistry Annex is a newly renovated building that started construction in 2014 and is now open this 2017 Spring semester.

[Photo] Chemistry Annex reopens in time for spring semester classes

By Michael Semaca, Staff Writer • January 17, 2017
Slice Factory will be adding a campus location on Green Street later this year. Although the restaurant was supposed to open in March 2017, construction has caused delays.

[Photo] Slice Factory set to open on campus, potential rivalry with Antonio’s

By Bianca Reyes, Staff Writer • December 7, 2016
Bicycles are locked up outside Hopkins Hall on October 19th, 2016.

[Photo] University to add 1,000 bike rack spaces on campus

By Ashley Harris, Staff Writer • December 1, 2016
Chancellor Robert J. Jones, Assata Zerai, Associate Professor of Sociology, Director of the Center for African Studies, and Associate Chancellor for Diversity, Ron Lewis, Student Body President, Assistant Director of the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center Tekita Bankhead and others, participated in the conversation between black students and black leaders at the University at The Freedom Forum: Whose University? on Nov. 28, 2016.

[Photo] Chancellor Jones discusses the UI black community with student leaders

By Jessica Berbey, Staff Writer • November 29, 2016
Amazon Employees show customers how to use the easy, and fast, Amazon Pick up services located in the Illini Union Bookstore. All you need is your mobile device and code from Amazon to access the locker with your package inside. The pick up location's Grand Opening was on Wednesday, November 16th.

[Photo] Amazon@Illinois brings convenience to campus

November 16, 2016
LookAfter Hair Company is located at 401 E Green Street. Many students get their har cut at LookAfter Hair Company and some of their customers may put a hold on shaving their facial hair during No-Shave November.

[Photo] Beards return for No-Shave November

By Olivia Bienvenue, Contributing Writer • November 9, 2016
Pat Malik is the Director Divison of Disability Resources and Educational Services.

[Photo] Stories of Strength: Pat Malik

By Emily Scott, Staff Writer • October 20, 2016
Bicycles are locked up outside Hopkins Hall on October 19th, 2016, which marks the biannual Campus Bicycle Census where volunteers count all of the bicycles on campus.

[Photo] University conducts bicycle census

By Sabrina Yan, Staff Writer • October 20, 2016
Lucas Anderson, a Specialist in Education and part of The Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning, presented Make 'em laugh, a workshop on the usage of humor in classrooms on Monday, October 17th 2016.

[Photo] Bringing humor to the classroom is no laughing matter

October 19, 2016
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